In this specialty program, you will gain the advanced skills and knowledge you need to safely and confidently navigate underwater. You will learn how to use a compass and natural navigation techniques, estimate distance, how to leave and return to a designated point, plus basic navigation patterns. You will also be taught how to combine navigation techniques to enhance your diving experience. All of which hones your underwater observation skills, improves your dive safety and helps you to get the most out of every dive. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Navigation Specialty certification.

Learn how to become a mermaid with the exciting SSI Mermaid program! This mermaid training provides all the skills and techniques you need to maximize your mermaid experience, be truly comfortable in the water and get the most out of your equipment. After getting certified as an SSI Mermaid, the next logical step is to take your mermaid adventures to our wonderful oceans! With just 2 additional open water sessions, you can upgrade to become an SSI Ocean Mermaid at any time. Get started today!

Are you ready to discover the freedom of mermaiding in open waters? Learn how to become a mermaid with the exciting SSI Ocean Mermaid program! This mermaid training provides all the skills and techniques you need to maximize your mermaid experience, be truly comfortable in the water and get the most from your equipment. It is the next logical step to take in your mermaid adventures, so you can truly experience the wonders of the ocean! Get started today and earn your SSI Ocean Mermaid certification.

The SSI Try Scuba program is your introduction to the underwater world. This entry-level program provides you the opportunity to experience the underwater world. There is no need to sign up for a more in-depth course to see if diving is right for you. Not sure if diving is for you? Enroll in our Try Scuba class and find out! Try Scuba’s are typically offered on a first come, first serve basis every weekend at our France Park location, starting the first weekend in June and ending the last weekend in September. Students are encouraged to check in at the desk at 8am to finish registration and to be assigned a time to dive. In our Try Scuba class, you’ll start off with an academic training session with your Instructor. This is where you will meet your instructor and learn more about the rules of scuba diving, and an introduction to your equipment. Your in-water session will begin with you in shallow water, simply breathing air from your tank. You’ll be given the opportunity to move into deeper water as you become more comfortable. This allows you to enter the underwater world at a pace you are comfortable with. If you and your instructor are comfortable, you may be offered the opportunity to venture into slightly deeper water (max 15ft), where you have a chance to meet sunfish, catfish, and even Paddlefish! (Additional $20 per person.) (Approximately 60 minutes total.) Indy Dive Center conducts all classes with the highest degree of integrity, with the goal of offering the best possible experience. This course makes the perfect addition to any boring weekend. Includes: Use of all necessary scuba equipment Expert instruction by an SSI-certified Dive Pro Interactive digital online training materials FUN! Prerequisites: Must be at least 10 years old Must be able to swim and comfortable in deep water. In good physical health Registration form is required prior to in water training. (Click HERE to download registration form.) (If applicable, click HERE to download full medical questionnaire form.) First time visiting us? Don’t forget our WAIVER. We cannot offer refunds on Try Scuba experiences. How to Register: Step 1: Create your FREE Account with Scuba Schools International (SSI) (Medical Questionnaire Can Now Be Completed In Your SSI Account or via the SSI app. Need to print a copy of the medical? Click HERE.) *Click HERE to download the registration paperwork* Step 2: Complete Our Digital Waiver Prior to Your Arrival Step 3: Get Ready to Go Diving! Try Scuba’s are typically offered on a first come, first serve basis every weekend at our France Park location, starting the first weekend in June and ending the last weekend in September. Students are encouraged to check in at the desk at 8am to finish registration and to be assigned a time to dive. Group reservations and private classes are also available. Give us a call for more information. “What do I need to bring?” – Students may wear their regular swim wear for this experience, however a rash guard or fitted t-shirt may help reduce any rubbing from wearing scuba equipment. Other recommend items include: Comfortable “slip on” shoes to wear while walking on rocks, towel, water bottle, mobile device with SSI app installed.

Join us for the 12th Annual International Women’s Dive Day on July 18th, 2026! Originally created by PADI, Women’s Dive Day has become an international phenomenon in it’s 12-year history and is celebrated by all. Over the years, this widely celebrated event has brought divers and water enthusiasts together from across the globe to celebrate women’s contributions to the sport of scuba diving, as well as diversity and inclusion in our aquatic world. “EVERYONE is welcome” We will be playing funky beach tunes and making new dive buddies all day. 8:00am – Event Starts We will start the day right off at 8am with Try Scubas and Mermaids! 12:00pm – Cake and snacks provided. Divers and mermaids are welcome to bring snacks to share. 1:00pm – Meet a buddy dives We will have a fun “Meet a buddy” game. Come mix things up, meet a new buddy, and go for a dive. 3:00pm – Dive with the mermaids at the platform! CALLING ALL MERMAIDS! Certified mermaids will have a chance to go for a short swim out to our training platforms for some photos and a chance to say hello! Make sure to wave to the beach goers. 4:00pm – End of Event

https://www.diverssupplyindy.com/trips/33rd-annual-treasure-hunt-10-4-26 Advanced registration required to get your share of scuba treasure! Sign up online (see Trips) at Diverssupplyindy.com or give us a call 317-897-2822. ——————————————————————— Join us for the 33rd Annual Treasure Hunt by Divers’ Supply Indy! Dive, eat, connect and with the scuba community on Sunday, October 4th at 11am at France Park. What is the Treasure Hunt? Dive in to France Park and find your numbered treasure ball (1 treasure/diver) Enjoy a cookout and conversation with leading dive equipment manufacturer represents. Wait for your lucky number to be called to find out what treasure you won. Advanced registration required to get your share of scuba treasure! Sign up online (see Trips) at Diverssupplyindy.com or give us a call 317-897-2822. Noon Friday, October 2nd, last day to register. Equipment rental available on a first come first serve basis on site or rent your equipment in advance through Divers’ Supply Indy. Regular admission of $25 per diver still applies at check in for diving at France Park in addition to event pre-registration. Don’t forget your waiver for diving at France Park. Follow the link below to register before the deadline! https://www.diverssupplyindy.com/trips/33rd-annual-treasure-hunt-10-4-26 Don’t forget to dress for the weather, and bring your camping chairs to sit in for announcements and prize drawings.

Join us at Indy Dive Center France Park on Saturday, October 17th for one last night dive for the 2026 season! Bring your own pumpkin and carve it (bring your dive knife!) on one of the platforms. We will provide a weight and glow stick for you to leave in your Jack-O-Lantern and leave it on either our shallow, or main lower training platform for other divers to view between 7-10pm. It’s a spooky fun dive! Divers can go back to collect their pumpkins at the end of the dive, or leave them and our team will collect the glow sticks (provided) and feed the remaining jack-o-lanterns to the hungry bluegill. (Fish love pumpkin!) We will have a limited of pumpkins to share. Night Divers are asked to have at least one flashlight and tank lights are requested. Regular admission applies for night diving. Let’s go diving! Add to calendar

You have asked and we have heard you! Indy Dive Center will open for regular recreational diving from 12pm – 6pm on a Friday of every month all season. (Usually the last Friday of every month.) Get to the water and have a little fun before the busy weekend crowds. Regular daily diving admission applies.

Inviting all merfolk! Join us at Indy Dive Center for a “Mermaid Meet Up!” Merfolk will have access to our confined and open water training areas to meet other mermaids, show and “tail” all your new mermaid gear, and make magic! Mermaids will gather to: Meet other mermaids Show and “tail” about your new mermaid gear Go for a guided swim in open water with a certified SSI Mermaid Instructor Mermaids with Open Water Training will also have opportunity to go for some “loggable” swim time (Ocean Mermaid or Advanced Mermaid Certifications required) Opportunities for photos in water, at the water’s edge, and access to the beautiful falls at France Park. (Safety first! Photos at the falls must have attendants or merwranglers to assist) Private access to training areas and platforms for staging gear and in-water activities. (Friends, family, and pets are asked to remain in the main beach area.) Minimum age is 12 years old. Participants must be able to swim (including in their tail), medically fit for open water mermaid activities, and comfortable in deep water Regular gate fees and daily admission apply ($25) Mermaids are asked to complete our digital waiver prior to arrival (same as our scuba diving waiver) Non-certified mermaids will be asked to use a floatation device for in-water activity. Masks and snorkels are required for open water mermaid swimming.

Inviting all merfolk! Join us at Indy Dive Center for a “Mermaid Meet Up!” Merfolk will have access to our confined and open water training areas to meet other mermaids, show and “tail” all your new mermaid gear, and make magic! Mermaids will gather to: Meet other mermaids Show and “tail” about your new mermaid gear Go for a guided swim in open water with a certified SSI Mermaid Instructor Mermaids with Open Water Training will also have opportunity to go for some “loggable” swim time (Ocean Mermaid or Advanced Mermaid Certifications required) Opportunities for photos in water, at the water’s edge, and access to the beautiful falls at France Park. (Safety first! Photos at the falls must have attendants or merwranglers to assist) Private access to training areas and platforms for staging gear and in-water activities. (Friends, family, and pets are asked to remain in the main beach area.) Minimum age is 12 years old. Participants must be able to swim (including in their tail), medically fit for open water mermaid activities, and comfortable in deep water Regular gate fees and daily admission apply ($25) Mermaids are asked to complete our digital waiver prior to arrival (same as our scuba diving waiver) Non-certified mermaids will be asked to use a floatation device for in-water activity. Masks and snorkels are required for open water mermaid swimming.

Inviting all merfolk! Join us at Indy Dive Center for a “Mermaid Meet Up!” Merfolk will have access to our confined and open water training areas to meet other mermaids, show and “tail” all your new mermaid gear, and make magic! Mermaids will gather to: Meet other mermaids Show and “tail” about your new mermaid gear Go for a guided swim in open water with a certified SSI Mermaid Instructor Mermaids with Open Water Training will also have opportunity to go for some “loggable” swim time (Ocean Mermaid or Advanced Mermaid Certifications required) Opportunities for photos in water, at the water’s edge, and access to the beautiful falls at France Park. (Safety first! Photos at the falls must have attendants or merwranglers to assist) Private access to training areas and platforms for staging gear and in-water activities. (Friends, family, and pets are asked to remain in the main beach area.) Minimum age is 12 years old. Participants must be able to swim (including in their tail), medically fit for open water mermaid activities, and comfortable in deep water Regular gate fees and daily admission apply ($25) Mermaids are asked to complete our digital waiver prior to arrival (same as our scuba diving waiver) Non-certified mermaids will be asked to use a floatation device for in-water activity. Masks and snorkels are required for open water mermaid swimming.

Inviting all merfolk! Join us at Indy Dive Center for a “Mermaid Meet Up!” Merfolk will have access to our confined and open water training areas to meet other mermaids, show and “tail” all your new mermaid gear, and make magic! Mermaids will gather to: Meet other mermaids Show and “tail” about your new mermaid gear Go for a guided swim in open water with a certified SSI Mermaid Instructor Mermaids with Open Water Training will also have opportunity to go for some “loggable” swim time (Ocean Mermaid or Advanced Mermaid Certifications required) Opportunities for photos in water, at the water’s edge, and access to the beautiful falls at France Park. (Safety first! Photos at the falls must have attendants or merwranglers to assist) Private access to training areas and platforms for staging gear and in-water activities. (Friends, family, and pets are asked to remain in the main beach area.) Minimum age is 12 years old. Participants must be able to swim (including in their tail), medically fit for open water mermaid activities, and comfortable in deep water Regular gate fees and daily admission apply ($25) Mermaids are asked to complete our digital waiver prior to arrival (same as our scuba diving waiver) Non-certified mermaids will be asked to use a floatation device for in-water activity. Masks and snorkels are required for open water mermaid swimming.

Inviting all merfolk! Join us at Indy Dive Center for a “Mermaid Meet Up!” Merfolk will have access to our confined and open water training areas to meet other mermaids, show and “tail” all your new mermaid gear, and make magic! Mermaids will gather to: Meet other mermaids Show and “tail” about your new mermaid gear Go for a guided swim in open water with a certified SSI Mermaid Instructor Mermaids with Open Water Training will also have opportunity to go for some “loggable” swim time (Ocean Mermaid or Advanced Mermaid Certifications required) Opportunities for photos in water, at the water’s edge, and access to the beautiful falls at France Park. (Safety first! Photos at the falls must have attendants or merwranglers to assist) Private access to training areas and platforms for staging gear and in-water activities. (Friends, family, and pets are asked to remain in the main beach area.) Minimum age is 12 years old. Participants must be able to swim (including in their tail), medically fit for open water mermaid activities, and comfortable in deep water Regular gate fees and daily admission apply ($25) Mermaids are asked to complete our digital waiver prior to arrival (same as our scuba diving waiver) Non-certified mermaids will be asked to use a floatation device for in-water activity. Masks and snorkels are required for open water mermaid swimming.