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Register for a Specialty class Today and begin earning your 
Master Diver Rating!

Mermet Springs always encourages divers to shop, travel and train with their home dive centers.  If we are your local dive center or you do not have a home dive shop we would be happy to take care of your scuba needs.

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Choose your Pathway to the coveted Master Diver Rating!

Earn your SSI Ratings
Specialty Diver - 12 Logged Dives and 2 Specialties
Advanced Open Water Diver - 24 Logged Dives and 4 Specialties
MASTER DIVER - 50 Logged Dives, 4 Specialties + Diver Stress & Rescue
  • Deep Diver Course
    Deep Diver Course
    Multiple Dates
    Deep Diver Course
    Sat, Apr 27
    Belknap
    Apr 27, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
    Belknap, 6724 US-45, Belknap, IL 62908, USA
    Apr 27, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
    Belknap, 6724 US-45, Belknap, IL 62908, USA
    This course will provide you with the skills, knowledge and experience required to make deep dives safely and comfortably. Must be at least 15 years old.
  • Dry Suit Course
    Dry Suit Course
    Multiple Dates
    Dry Suit Course
    Sun, Apr 28
    Belknap
    Apr 28, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM CDT
    Belknap, 6724 US-45, Belknap, IL 62908, USA
    Apr 28, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM CDT
    Belknap, 6724 US-45, Belknap, IL 62908, USA
    The Dry Suit course will teach you the advantages of dry suit diving, different suits, valves, undergarments and dry suits accessories. You will apply correct dry suit diving techniques and demonstrate the correct care and militance of a dry suit.
  • Nitrox Course
    Nitrox Course
    Multiple Dates
    Nitrox Course
    Sat, May 04
    Belknap
    May 04, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
    Belknap, 6724 US-45, Belknap, IL 62908, USA
    May 04, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
    Belknap, 6724 US-45, Belknap, IL 62908, USA
    The Nitrox course will teach you all the necessary rules for planning dives with nitrox and using nitrox in a safe manor.
  • Scuba Skills Update
    Scuba Skills Update
    Multiple Dates
    Scuba Skills Update
    Sun, May 05
    Belknap
    May 05, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
    Belknap, 6724 US-45, Belknap, IL 62908, USA
    May 05, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
    Belknap, 6724 US-45, Belknap, IL 62908, USA
    A Scuba Skills Update provides you with the opportunity to review and practice necessary scuba skills that you learned in your original Open Water program under the guidance of an SSI Dive Professional.
  • Navigation Course
    Navigation Course
    Multiple Dates
    Navigation Course
    Sat, May 11
    Belknap
    May 11, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
    Belknap, 6724 US-45, Belknap, IL 62908, USA
    May 11, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
    Belknap, 6724 US-45, Belknap, IL 62908, USA
    The Navigation course will teach you to navigate with a compass and how to apply natural navigation skills.
  • Science of Diving Course
    Science of Diving Course
    Multiple Dates
    Science of Diving Course
    Sat, May 18
    Belknap
    May 18, 2024, 9:00 AM CDT – May 19, 2024, 6:00 PM CDT
    Belknap, 6724 US-45, Belknap, IL 62908, USA
    May 18, 2024, 9:00 AM CDT – May 19, 2024, 6:00 PM CDT
    Belknap, 6724 US-45, Belknap, IL 62908, USA
    Science of Diving addresses all the areas of diving knowledge in a detailed and comprehensive manner. Physics, physiology, decompression theory, aquatic environment and diving equipment.
  • Boat Diver Course
    Boat Diver Course
    Multiple Dates
    Boat Diver Course
    Sat, May 18
    Belknap
    May 18, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
    Belknap, 6724 US-45, Belknap, IL 62908, USA
    May 18, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
    Belknap, 6724 US-45, Belknap, IL 62908, USA
    Some of the best dives in the world are completed from dive boats. In this course you will learn the appropriate and safe boat diving techniques.
  • Equipment Techniques Course
    Equipment Techniques Course
    Multiple Dates
    Equipment Techniques Course
    Sun, May 19
    Belknap
    May 19, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM CDT
    Belknap, 6724 US-45, Belknap, IL 62908, USA
    May 19, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM CDT
    Belknap, 6724 US-45, Belknap, IL 62908, USA
    The Equipment Techniques course teaches how to fit, adjust, maintain and make small repairs to your equipment.
  • DAN Oxygen Provider Refresher Course
    DAN Oxygen Provider Refresher Course
    Multiple Dates
    DAN Oxygen Provider Refresher Course
    Fri, May 24
    Belknap
    May 24, 2024, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM CDT
    Belknap, 6724 US-45, Belknap, IL 62908, USA
    May 24, 2024, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM CDT
    Belknap, 6724 US-45, Belknap, IL 62908, USA
    DAN requires a refresher course every 2 years.
  • DAN Oxygen Provider Course
    DAN Oxygen Provider Course
    Multiple Dates
    DAN Oxygen Provider Course
    Fri, May 24
    Belknap
    May 24, 2024, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM CDT
    Belknap, 6724 US-45, Belknap, IL 62908, USA
    May 24, 2024, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM CDT
    Belknap, 6724 US-45, Belknap, IL 62908, USA
    This course gives you the ability to assist with scuba diving injuries and non-fatal drownings.
  • Diver Stress & Rescue Course
    Diver Stress & Rescue Course
    Multiple Dates
    Diver Stress & Rescue Course
    Fri, May 24
    Belknap
    May 24, 2024, 5:30 PM CDT – May 26, 2024, 5:00 PM CDT
    Belknap, 6724 US-45, Belknap, IL 62908, USA
    May 24, 2024, 5:30 PM CDT – May 26, 2024, 5:00 PM CDT
    Belknap, 6724 US-45, Belknap, IL 62908, USA
    This 3 day course includes 4 certifications including SSI Diver Stress & Rescue, CPR, De-Fib and DAN O2 provider. Must be at least 12 years old.
  • DAN Basic Life Support Refresher Course
    DAN Basic Life Support Refresher Course
    Multiple Dates
    DAN Basic Life Support Refresher Course
    Sat, May 25
    Belknap
    May 25, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CDT
    Belknap, 6724 US-45, Belknap, IL 62908, USA
    May 25, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CDT
    Belknap, 6724 US-45, Belknap, IL 62908, USA
    Refresher course is required every 2 years.
  • DAN Basic Life Support Course
    DAN Basic Life Support Course
    Multiple Dates
    DAN Basic Life Support Course
    Sat, May 25
    Belknap
    May 25, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CDT
    Belknap, 6723 US-45, Belknap, IL 62908, USA
    May 25, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CDT
    Belknap, 6723 US-45, Belknap, IL 62908, USA
    This course will prepare you to handle cardiovascular events and other life-threatening incidents. Meets ILCOR/AHA guidlines.
  • Wreck Diver Course
    Wreck Diver Course
    Multiple Dates
    Wreck Diver Course
    Sat, May 25
    Belknap
    May 25, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
    Belknap, 6724 US-45, Belknap, IL 62908, USA
    May 25, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
    Belknap, 6724 US-45, Belknap, IL 62908, USA
    The SSI Wreck Diver course will familiarize you with the skills, knowledge, planning, procedures, techniques, problems, hazards and excitement of diving on wrecks.
  • Perfect Buoyancy Course
    Perfect Buoyancy Course
    Multiple Dates
    Perfect Buoyancy Course
    Sat, Jun 01
    Belknap
    Jun 01, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
    Belknap, 6724 US-45, Belknap, IL 62908, USA
    Jun 01, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
    Belknap, 6724 US-45, Belknap, IL 62908, USA
    A Perfect Buoyancy course will help you fine-tune your buoyancy and teach you proper weighting that will make good buoyancy a breeze!
  • Night & Limited Visibility Course
    Night & Limited Visibility Course
    Multiple Dates
    Night & Limited Visibility Course
    Sat, Jun 22
    Belknap
    Jun 22, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
    Belknap, 6724 US-45, Belknap, IL 62908, USA
    Jun 22, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
    Belknap, 6724 US-45, Belknap, IL 62908, USA
    Learn new underwater hand signals and proper use of underwater lights while exploring the reef after the sun goes down.
  • Underwater Photography Course
    Underwater Photography Course
    Multiple Dates
    Underwater Photography Course
    Sun, Jul 07
    Belknap
    Jul 07, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT
    Belknap, 6724 US-45, Belknap, IL 62908, USA
    Jul 07, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT
    Belknap, 6724 US-45, Belknap, IL 62908, USA
    Digital Underwater Photography will teach you the proper techniques to get better results and teach you how to optimize your camera system with valuable accessories.
  • Search & Rcovery Course
    Search & Rcovery Course
    Multiple Dates
    Search & Rcovery Course
    Sat, Aug 10
    Belknap
    Aug 10, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
    Belknap, 6724 US-45, Belknap, IL 62908, USA
    Aug 10, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
    Belknap, 6724 US-45, Belknap, IL 62908, USA
    In the Search & Recovery Course will teach you to perform different search patterns with the help of ropes and a compass, how to plan search and recovery operations as a team as well as correct handling of one or more lift bags for lifting heavy objects. Must be at least 12 years old.
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