France Park Underwater Photo Contest (month of May) - Indy Dive Center

This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

It is easy for dive skills to get rusty and to lose confidence when you have not dived for a while. With the SSI Scuba Skills Update, we will get you back in the water and diving with ease in no time. This scuba refresher course allows you to review and practice scuba skills you learned in your Open Water Diver program, under the guidance of an SSI Professional. This is a great course to take just before a dive holiday, so you spend less time worrying about your skills and more time admiring the marine life. If you are a non-certified Open Water Diver student, a Scuba Skills Update is ideal for practicing your dive skills before your open water training dives. With no fixed course duration, you can take your time and focus on the skills you need help with.

As a Nitrox diver, you can increase your bottom times and safety margins, plus shorten your surface intervals - so you can spend more time diving and less time waiting! In this program, you will learn new skills and increase your diving knowledge whilst learning how to safely plan and dive with enriched air mixtures of up to 40% oxygen. Upon completion, you will earn an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% certification.

As a Nitrox diver, you can increase your bottom times and safety margins, plus shorten your surface intervals - so you can spend more time diving and less time waiting! In this program, you will learn new skills and increase your diving knowledge whilst learning how to safely plan and dive with enriched air mixtures of up to 40% oxygen. Upon completion, you will earn an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% certification.

This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

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.

This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver 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.

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.