BETHLEHEM WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Dive Longer, Dive Colder: Master the Dry Suit in Bethlehem
A PADI Dry Suit Diver Course combining eLearning, a confined‑water pool session at Brooklyn Sports Club, and two open‑water dives at Lake Hydra — a practical path to buoyancy control and cold‑water diving skills.
Dive Longer, Dive Colder: Master the Dry Suit in Bethlehem.
Experience the thrill of dry‑suit diving with a comprehensive course that pairs eLearning with confined‑water training and two open‑water dives at Lake Hydra, teaching buoyancy control and the specific skills required for colder water diving.
The program consists of one pool session and one day at Lake Hydra; PADI or SDI Dry Suit Diver eLearning is included in the ticket price, and students should consult the instructor, Raul, when deciding between PADI and SDI.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
eLearning & Knowledge Development
PADI or SDI Dry Suit Diver eLearning is included with the course; learners receive guidance on which program to choose from the instructor, Raul, before moving into in‑water training.
Confined‑Water Skills at Brooklyn Sports Club
A single confined‑water session at the Brooklyn Sports Club gives students a controlled space to learn dry‑suit‑specific skills and practice buoyancy habits before open water dives.
Two Dives at Lake Hydra
Certification is completed with two open‑water dives at Lake Hydra during the local dive season; these dives demonstrate the confined‑water skills and proper buoyancy control in colder water.
What the day feels like
From Classroom to Cold Water
You begin with included eLearning, then move to a confined‑water pool session to learn and demonstrate dry‑suit techniques and buoyancy habits; the course finishes with two open‑water dives at Lake Hydra where those skills are tested in real conditions.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits — and who it doesn't.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring personal gear — mask, fins, boots, and snorkel — plus your basic scuba gear if you own it (BC, regulators, dive computer). Students must purchase a dry suit and a dry‑suit inflator hose to attach to a regulator.
For the confined‑water portion and the Lake Hydra session, Scuba.com provides the basic scuba gear needed for training; the pool/session price includes equipment used for class/pool except for the dry suit and inflator hose.
A dry suit and a dry‑suit inflator hose must be purchased by the student; these items are not included in the provided rental gear for either the pool or open‑water dives.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is the eLearning included?
Yes — PADI or SDI Dry Suit Diver eLearning is included in the ticket price; consult the instructor, Raul, to decide between PADI and SDI.
How many sessions are there and how long does the course take?
The course includes one pool session and one day at Lake Hydra to complete the certification.
Do I need to bring a dry suit?
Yes — students must purchase a dry suit and a dry‑suit inflator hose; Scuba.com provides basic scuba gear for the confined water and Lake sessions but not dry suits or inflator hoses.
Are the open water checkout dives included in the pool session price?
No — the pool session (private or group) includes eLearning and pool equipment except the dry suit and inflator; the two open water dives at Lake Hydra are scheduled separately and cost an additional fee per diver, which includes two checkout dives and basic rental gear but not a dry suit or inflator hose.
Where do the confined‑water and open‑water portions take place?
Confined‑water lessons take place at the Brooklyn Sports Club; the open‑water dives are conducted at Lake Hydra during the local dive season.
Is transportation to Lake Hydra provided?
No — transportation to Lake Hydra is not included in the ticket price.