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SSI Explorers – The brand-new program for young aquatic enthusiasts

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Southern Ohio Diving Academy

Southern Ohio Diving Academy
SODA

Instructor Training Center
3351 E Stroop Rd, Dayton, OH 45440, United States
Southern Ohio Diving Academy (SODA), a Scuba Schools International (SSI) Diamond Instructor Training Center, trains Scuba Divers from basic Open Water Scuba Diver thru Instructor.

A friendly no pressure atmosphere will make SODA your Dive Center of choice.

Start your Scuba training/adventure today…you will be glad you chose Southern Ohio Diving Academy.
The most important component of SCUBA Diving is the Total Dive System. Having a CUSTOM Total Dive System will make SCUBA Diving Safe & Fun.

At SODA, we are committed to your safety, which is why we only offer the highest quality equipment for your Total Dive System.

Let SODA set up your, CUSTOM, Total Dive System Today!
If you need to get away from it all, we feel that SODA offers the most exciting diving trips you’ll find from any dive center...ANYWHERE.

Our trips have been featured in the Dayton Daily News more than once, and they are affordable.

We are out of the country every other month and promise if you go on one trip with us...you’ll be spoiled for life.
www.sodadivers.com

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Southern Ohio Diving Academy

Southern Ohio Diving Academy
SODA

Instructor Training Center
3351 E Stroop Rd, 45440, Dayton
+1937298-2999 Email www

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Monday10:00 - 19:00
Tuesday10:00 - 19:00
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Bonne Terre Mine (★4.4)

This unique adventure can be your “Dive to the Center of the Earth.“ Bonne Terre Mine, a national historic site, is the world’s largest fresh water dive resort. Water conditions remain constant with over 100 foot visibility.

Professional Diving Resources, 44147 Broadview Hts.

Gilboa Quarry (★4.3)

WELCOME TO GILBOA QUARRY – the premier Midwest destination for divers of all levels, freedivers, and snorkelers. Boasting spring fed clear waters, a wide variety of fishes, and a host of underwater attractions – Gilboa Quarry has been serving the SCUBA diving community for over 30 years.

Mermet Springs Inc, 62908 Belknap

Mermet Springs, Southern Illinois (★4.3)

Mermet Springs is a full-service dive site and scuba training facility that offers on-site scuba instruction. This site strives for excellence and caters to dive shops, instructors, students, and certified scuba divers of all experience levels and certifying agencies.

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White Star Quarry (★4.1)

Diving at White Star Quarry is considered to be the best inland diving that Northern Ohio has to offer. White Star is a place to dive that is local, convenient and understands that recreational activities are important to you. It is also a place where we can bring our non-diving friends and family with us.

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