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MSD FORUMS - BASIC SCUBA DISCUSSIONS
TOPIC: Dive school for children
lizzie
Posted: 4/22/2010 11:24:26 AM

Joined on
2/9/2006

 Does anyone have any recommendation on instructors or dive centers that could  safely instruct my 12 year old son? I am in the Chicago area. I took my class in Lake Zurich, but wouldn't take my son there.
cpdsgtal
Posted: 4/22/2010 11:36:54 AM

Joined on
10/30/2006

 I too live in Chicago, and can provide you with good info on childrens instructors.  Call me 773-895-7774  AL
lizzie
Posted: 4/22/2010 12:45:32 PM

Joined on
2/9/2006

 Could you reply to my question in the forum?
emclean
Posted: 4/22/2010 4:54:58 PM

Joined on
1/18/2010

 I do not know if you want to come out to NWI, or not, but my local dive shop did a very good job working with my 12 y/o son in class, and in the pool.

The Scuba Tank,Valparaiso In.
cpdsgtal
Posted: 4/22/2010 5:04:42 PM

Joined on
10/30/2006

 Chicago Scuba School

Ask for Scott, tell them that Al referred you.

312-771-8647

I am a DiveMaster there, and Scott is great with kids.

He will work around your schedule which is very important.

you have my # for more info.