Open Water Certification Dives

React Right is SSI’s emergency first response course and provides you with the training and knowledge you need to act as a first responder in a medical emergency.In this flexible dive program, you can choose which subjects you want to learn about, including primary assessment, first aid, CPR and primary stabilization techniques. You can also learn about oxygen administration in diving emergencies and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) basics.Using a combination of academic sessions and practical training scenarios, this program will give you the tools and confidence you need for emergency response. By the time you are certified, you will be able to act as an emergency first responder, provide first aid and CPR, administer oxygen and provide AED support in a medical emergency.Earn your SSI React Right specialty certification. Get started today!

If you cannot decide which specialty programs are the best choice for you, join the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! You will try Deep Diving and Navigation plus a variety of 3 more specialty areas of choice before committing to full specialty training. It is a great way to experience what advanced diver training is all about and how valuable it can be to your diving adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver Program, you will experience 5 different specialties by completing one open water training dive per specialty after a comprehensive briefing with your SSI Instructor. By taking this program you will have total freedom to explore. You can complete the full Specialty trainings any time in the future and credit your Advanced Open Water Diver training towards them.

Prepare for two full days of training in order to complete the SSI Diver Stress & Rescue Course. Minimum age: 12-years-old. Must be physically capable of completing the required skills. Must have proof of current O2 Provider, First Aid and CPR training within 2 years prior to issuing a certification card. Ask about taking our React Right class if you do not currently hold this 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.

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.Academics & Pool sessions are held Friday evenings from 6pm to 10pm, Saturday 9am to 4pm, and Sunday 9am to 2pm. You can complete these sessions at our full service dive center! We have a classroom and heated indoor pool all available on site! You must complete this full weekend course prior to certification dives.

Choo Choo Dive Center will be partnering with WaterWays to host a river clean up at the Chickamauga Lake swim area. We want to invite YOU to come help us with keeping our river clean! All certified divers are welcome to volunteer. Bring your SCUBA gear and be prepared to get in the water. FREE TANK RENTAL OR AIR FILL FOR VOLUNTEERS. Rental tanks must be returned same day. Tanks available on a first come first serve basis. Applies for this event ONLY. Garbage collection bags and gloves will be provided. Feel free to bring your own.

Package includes: 7 nights, pool view accommodations, taxes, round-trip airport transfers, breakfast and dinner daily, 6 days of 2 tank boat dives, Welcome Rum Punch, Manager's Cocktail Reception, free use of dive computers, free WiFi, plus 5 additional afternoon boat dives and free Nitrox.

Choosing and buying your dive equipment is one of the biggest and most important investments you will make as a diver, but it is easy to get it a bit wrong. We want you to choose the right dive kit for your needs and know how to look after it properly. With the right knowledge, you can get the most from your investment and enjoy safe and comfortable dives for years to come.The SSI Equipment Techniques specialty is the best way to learn how to choose and store your dive kit. Working with an experienced and trained SSI Professional, you will learn in-depth information about the components of your Total Diving System and develop a thorough understanding of your diving equipment.You will also practice basic preventative dive equipment maintenance to ensure you get maximum performance and longevity from your Total Diving System. Start this dive equipment specialty today!

Dives will be held at Loch Low-Minn Quarry in Athens, TN. There are 4 dives for completion and must be done over 2 days.

The SSI Perfect Buoyancy specialty is the best way to improve your buoyancy and get the most from every dive.Buoyancy is an essential dive skill, but any diver will tell you it takes time to perfect. The Perfect Buoyancy specialty will teach you advanced buoyancy skills and techniques, so you can master your buoyancy more quickly and enjoy more relaxed dive adventures. In this fascinating program, you will also learn new skills that protect the environment and work in every diving situation.Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty certification. With better buoyancy skills, you will soon be able to hover with ease and take the underwater photographs you dream of!

The SSI Try Scuba program is the best way to try scuba diving for the first time. You will be in confined water and well looked after by your instructor, so you can enjoy those first unforgettable breaths underwater and experience the magic of scuba diving. At the end of this short course, you will have earned your SSI Try Scuba recognition card and undoubtedly want to go diving again. Endless scuba diving adventures are waiting for you and this course is where it all begins. Start today!

During the Enriched Air Nitrox 40 Program, you will gain comprehensive knowledge of how oxygen-enriched gas mixtures affect your body and your dive profile. The curriculum focuses on the practical application of nitrox, including the mastery of oxygen analyzers and the calculation of your Maximum Operating Depth for various gas blends. You will also learn to integrate nitrox settings into your dive computer to optimize your decompression limits. This internationally recognized specialty provides you with the skills to safely use nitrox mixes containing up to 40 percent oxygen at dive centers and liveaboards around the world. By mastering these concepts, you ensure a higher level of safety and competence for every future underwater adventure.Upon completion, you will earn an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 40% certification.

Drysuit diving opens up a world of opportunities, including diving remote Arctic destinations and exploring cold-water dive sites teeming with life. Dry suit diving also keeps you warm on multi-dive days when you do not want to spend your time getting in and out of a cold wetsuit. The SSI Dry Suit Diving specialty program is the best way to become a dry suit diver and teaches you all the knowledge and techniques you need to dive safely and comfortably in a dry suit. You will learn how to use specialized equipment, like dry suits and BCs, the benefits of dry suits and how to deal with dry suit emergencies – which are unique to this type of diving. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Dry Suit Diving specialty certification.

Not sure if SCUBA diving is right for you? Come try it out in our heated indoor pool! All equipment is provided and no previous experience needed. 

This is a Try SCUBA opportunity we are hosting exclusively for the Wounded Warriors Foundation! We are proud of our veterans and it is an honor for us to provide them with the experience of being able to breathe underwater on SCUBA.