PADI Open Water Diver Certification

PADI Open Water Diver Certification: Your Journey Begins Here (and You'll Stay Warmer!)

Ready to explore the incredible 70% of our planet that's underwater? Earning your PADI Open Water Diver certification is the first step, and Dive Right In Scuba offers the most thorough training in the area, ensuring you become a skilled and prepared diver. Plus, we have a unique advantage – we include drysuit training and rental in your course, keeping you warmer and allowing for more focused learning during your open water dives!

The Dive Right In Scuba Difference:

• Expert PADI Instructors: Learn from highly experienced professionals who train divers at all levels, including Public Safety Dive Teams. They bring real-world knowledge and a passion for diving to your class.
• Drysuit Training Included: Stay warmer and get more out of your dives! We're the only local shop providing drysuits and undergarments for open water students.
• Flexible Learning: Choose PADI eLearning to study online at your own pace (most popular!) or opt for the traditional book and classroom review session.
• Our Own Heated Pool: Practice skills comfortably year-round in our on-site heated pool at the Orland Park location. Small class sizes mean personalized attention.

Your Path to PADI Certification:

• Academics: Complete your PADI eLearning or bookwork before your in-person sessions. You'll then join us for a classroom review.
• Pool Training: Two evenings mastering essential scuba skills and gear assembly in our heated pool (about 3 hours each night).
• Open Water Dives: Four dives over a weekend at Haigh Quarry in Kankakee. You'll confidently demonstrate your skills in a real diving environment – while staying warmer in one of our rental drysuits! We finish the weekend with a celebratory cookout.
• Your Certification: Earn the globally recognized PADI Open Water Diver certification, allowing you to dive to 60 feet / 18 meters (or 40 feet / 12 meters for Junior divers aged 10-15).

Bonus Training & Benefits:

• FREE PADI Equipment Specialist Course: Learn how to care for your gear, understand equipment choices, and handle minor issues – included with your Open Water course!
• FREE Month of Local Rentals: Keep diving! We offer one month of free basic gear rental for local diving after you're certified.
• Dive Community: Join us for fun dives, explore Lake Michigan wrecks, hop on group trips, and meet new dive buddies at our social events!

What's Included:

• PADI eLearning Code (or physical book option)
• Classroom Review Session
• Pool Training Sessions
• Open Water Dives (at Haigh Quarry)
• Rental of Basic Scuba Gear (BCD, Regulator, Computer, Tanks, Weights)
• Rental of Drysuit and Undergarments
• Air Fills for Pool and Quarry Dives
• PADI Certification Processing Fee & Card
• $50 In-Store Credit (towards Mask, Fins, Snorkel, Boots purchase)
• PADI Equipment Specialist Course
• 30 Days FREE Local Equipment Rental after course completion

What You Need to Provide:

• Your own Mask, Fins, Snorkel, and Boots (Our $50 credit helps!)
• Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) & Finger Spool
• Transportation to pool and quarry
• Quarry Entrance Fee

Ready to start your PADI scuba adventure the warmer way? Sign up for your Open Water Diver course with Dive Right In Scuba today!

Key Topics

• PADI Open Water Diver Certification Course
• Includes Drysuit Training & Rental (Unique DRIS Feature)
• Experienced PADI Instructors
• Flexible Academics (eLearning or Classroom/Book)
• Two Pool Sessions (DRIS Heated Pool)
• Four Open Water Dives (Haigh Quarry)
• Certification Depth: 60 ft / 18 m (10-15 yrs: 40 ft / 12 m)
• Includes PADI Equipment Specialist Course
• Includes:
  • eLearning/Books
  • Basic Rentals
  • Drysuit/Undergarment Rental
  • Pool/Quarry Time
  • Cert Fee
  • $50 Credit
  • 1 Month Free Rental Post-Class
• Student Provides:
  • Personal gear (Mask, Fins, Snorkel, Boots, SMB, Spool)
  • Transport
  • Quarry Fee
• Post-Certification Opportunities:
  • Local Dives
  • Lake Michigan Wrecks
  • Trips
  • Social Events