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Southern Ohio Diving Southern Ohio Diving Academy (SODA) is located in Kettering, OH. We are your #1 choice for Scuba Lessons, Equipment Sales and Dive Travel. Take the Next Step!

Start your underwater adventure today! Southern Ohio Diving Academy (SODA): Your Premier Dive Destination! Welcome to Southern Ohio Diving Academy (SODA), a diamond-certified training facility with Scuba Schools International (SSI)—a global leader in scuba certification. Whether you’re an aspiring diver or an experienced pro, SODA is your trusted destination for all things scuba! Why Choose SODA?

• Comprehensive Training: Join our dynamic courses that cater to all skill levels, from beginners to advanced divers. Our expert instructors provide personalized guidance through every step of getting certified, ensuring you'll gain the confidence and skills needed for your underwater adventures.
• Ongoing Education: Elevate your diving experience with our specialized scuba lessons and skills update classes designed for returning divers. Keep your skills sharp and stay up-to-date with the latest techniques and safety practices.
• Top-Quality Gear: Discover an extensive selection of diving equipment available for purchase or rent. Our knowledgeable staff is here to help you find the perfect gear that meets your needs and budget, ensuring you're well-prepared for your diving experiences.
• Exciting Group Trips: Dive into new adventures with our enticing exotic dive group trips! Experience stunning dive sites and vibrant marine life while connecting with fellow divers. Join us to explore the underwater wonders of the world! Don't just dream about diving, make it a reality! Visit Southern Ohio Diving Academy today to learn more about our programs, equipment, and upcoming group trips. Whether you're ready to get certified or want to enhance your skills, our friendly team is here to guide you every step of the way. Join SODA—Dayton’s best source for friendly service, quality merchandise, and a community of passionate divers. Your underwater adventure awaits! Ready to dive in? Connect with us today! Website: www.sodadivers.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 937-298-2999

🤿 August was a busy month for our SODA divers!From new certifications and continued training to local diving and an unfo...
09/01/2026

🤿 August was a busy month for our SODA divers!

From new certifications and continued training to local diving and an unforgettable adventure in Egypt, our divers accomplished a lot this month.

We are so proud of everyone who stepped outside their comfort zone, learned new skills, earned certifications, logged more dives, and continued growing as divers.

August also included an incredible SODA trip to Egypt with diving in the Red Sea and exploring some of the country’s amazing history, temples, pyramids, and more. 🇪🇬

🎉Congratulations to all of our divers on another great month! We love watching our SODA family continue to learn, grow, travel, and make memories.

NAVIGATION SPECIALTY INSTRUCTOR: Scott Lowry

NIGHT & LIMITED VISIBILITY SPECIALTY INSTRUCTOR: Scott Lowry

MASTER DIVER: Ben Woodruff, Stacey Blurton

ADVANCED SPECIALTY DIVER: Ben Woodruff, Danielle Jones, Jacob Kern

SPECIALTY DIVER: Danielle Jones

COMPUTER DIVING: Danielle Jones, Jacob Kern

DEEP DIVING: Ben Woodruff, Stacey Blurton

ENRICHED AIR NITROX: Zach Haney

NAVIGATION: Ben Bennett, Ben Woodruff, Danielle Jones, Jacob Kern

NIGHT & LIMITED VISIBILITY: Danielle Jones

SCUBA SKILLS UPDATE: Charles Mangold

OPEN WATER DIVER: Becky Glancy, Brooks Lyle, Cameron Bottorff, Chloe Wright, David Berger, David Wright, Jessica Dudley, Kelsey Driscoll, Lindsay Woodruff, Maygan Rhodes, Rachel Wright

SCUBA DIVER: Deborah Webb

Logged 300 Dives: David Benner 🦈🪼
Logged 100 Dives: Evelyn Towe 🤿

Here’s to another month of diving and adventure! 🌊💙

🤿🌊 SODA FAMILY DAY IS COMING! 🌊🤿September 18–20, 2026 • Gilboa QuarryIt’s almost time for one of our favorite weekends o...
08/24/2026

🤿🌊 SODA FAMILY DAY IS COMING! 🌊🤿

September 18–20, 2026 • Gilboa Quarry

It’s almost time for one of our favorite weekends of the year! 🎉

Join your SODA family for a weekend packed with diving, camping, games, gear, great food, laughs, and plenty of time together above and below the water! 🏕️🐠🔥

Whether you’re coming to dive, hang out, bring the family, or just enjoy the weekend with your fellow divers—you do NOT want to miss this one!

🔥 Camp. Dive. Play. Laugh. Repeat. 🔥
📅 September 18–20, 2026
📍 Gilboa Quarry

Grab your spot and get ready for an unforgettable SODA weekend!

Don’t miss out—Family Day only comes once a year! 💙🤿

08/23/2026

At SODA, the adventures don’t stop when we get out of the water! 🌎🤿 We love exploring the oceans, but we also make time for some pretty incredible land adventures along the way.

After an unforgettable week aboard the liveaboard diving the Red Sea, the SODA crew continued our Egypt adventure with a Nile River cruise from Luxor to Aswan, visiting incredible temples and experiencing thousands of years of history.

From Aswan, we flew back to Cairo where we explored the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, Memphis, Saqqara, and the spectacular new Grand Egyptian Museum. 🇪🇬

From beneath the Red Sea to cruising the Nile and exploring ancient Egypt, this was truly an adventure of a lifetime with the SODA crew! ❤️

Come dive, travel, explore, and make memories with us! 🌊✈️🌎

08/11/2026

Big Brothers Island in The Red Sea didn’t disappoint! Thanks to Rex Gore for this great video!

08/11/2026

🌊🤿 What an incredible second week for the SODA crew diving the Red Sea! 🇪🇬

Another amazing week filled with beautiful reefs, incredible marine life, great dives, lots of laughs, and memories we’ll never forget! 🐠🪸💙

The Red Sea definitely did not disappoint, and there’s nothing better than experiencing adventures like this with the SODA crew!

🌎 Want to be part of the next adventure?
Come join the SODA family! Get your Open Water Certification, check out our exotic dive travel destinations, and start exploring the underwater world with us. 🤿

Whether it’s diving close to home or traveling across the world, come dive, travel, make memories, and enjoy some amazing times with the SODA crew! 💙🌊

🌊🤿 What an incredible second week for the SODA crew diving the Red Sea on the All Star Scuba Scene Liveaboard! 🇪🇬Another...
08/10/2026

🌊🤿 What an incredible second week for the SODA crew diving the Red Sea on the All Star Scuba Scene Liveaboard! 🇪🇬

Another amazing week filled with beautiful reefs, incredible marine life, great dives, lots of laughs, and memories we’ll never forget! 🐠🪸💙🦈

The Red Sea definitely did not disappoint, and there’s nothing better than experiencing adventures like this with the SODA crew!

🌎 Want to be part of the next adventure?
Come join the SODA family! Get your Open Water Certification, check out our exotic dive travel destinations, and start exploring the underwater world with us. 🤿

Whether it’s diving close to home or traveling across the world, come dive, travel, make memories, and enjoy some amazing times with the SODA crew! 💙🌊

🎉🌊 Congratulations to Our July SODA Certifications! 🌊🎉Please join us in celebrating our amazing divers who earned new SS...
08/04/2026

🎉🌊 Congratulations to Our July SODA Certifications! 🌊🎉

Please join us in celebrating our amazing divers who earned new SSI certifications during the month of July! Your dedication, hard work, and passion for exploring the underwater world continue to inspire us.

🐠 Specialty Diver
• Ben Woodruff

💻 Computer Diving
• Ben Woodruff

🦺 Dry Suit Diving
• Whitney Blackburn-Lynch

💨 Enriched Air Nitrox
• Jillian Hazlett
• Zachary Hazlett

🌙 Night & Limited Visibility
• Ben Woodruff
• Bruce Walls
• Elizabeth Walls

⚓ Wreck Diving
• Bruce Walls
• Elizabeth Walls

🤿 Open Water Diver
• Julian Gilbert-one in the hood
• Mark Sellers

Congratulations to each of you on your accomplishments! Every certification is another step toward new adventures and unforgettable experiences beneath the surface.

A huge thank you to our incredible SODA instructors for their dedication to training safe, confident divers. We can’t wait to see where your next dives take you!

💙 Welcome to the next level of your diving journey, and for our newest Open Water Divers, welcome to the amazing world of scuba!

It was great seeing some of our SODA divers after they departed the All Star Scuba Scene liveaboard today at the Mercure...
08/03/2026

It was great seeing some of our SODA divers after they departed the All Star Scuba Scene liveaboard today at the Mercure Hurghada Hotel! 🌊🤿

We’re so glad everyone had an incredible week exploring the Red Sea. Wishing the first crew safe travels home and it was great to hear all about your land and sea adventures and see some of your photos!

Now it’s time for the excitement to continue as our second SODA crew boards the All Star Scuba Scene liveaboard this evening for our own unforgettable Red Sea adventure. We look forward to an amazing week of diving! 💙🐠

The first SODA crew has wrapped up an incredible first week aboard the All-Star Scuba Scene liveaboard in the beautiful ...
08/02/2026

The first SODA crew has wrapped up an incredible first week aboard the All-Star Scuba Scene liveaboard in the beautiful Red Sea! 🌊🤿

From breathtaking reefs to unforgettable underwater adventures, it’s been an amazing week making memories beneath the surface.

Tomorrow 9 divers stay on board and we join them for SODACrew #2. We join the adventure for another exciting week exploring the world-famous Red Sea! We can’t wait to see what we discover.

Safe travels, amazing dives, and enjoy every moment! 💙

Gone Diving!Please note that Southern Ohio Diving Academy will be closed on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, as our team heads...
07/30/2026

Gone Diving!

Please note that Southern Ohio Diving Academy will be closed on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, as our team heads underwater for a day of diving! 🐠🐢

We'll be back and ready to help you with all your diving needs on Thursday, August 6, during our normal business hours.

Thanks for your understanding and support. We can't wait to share our underwater adventures with you!

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3351 E Stroop Road
Kettering, OH
45440

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

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