Learn Scuba Chicago

Learn Scuba Chicago We teach, we play, we tease, we seek water, good friends and general goofiness. We are Learn Scuba Chicago and we want to help you become certified divers.

Learn Scuba Chicago was started in a garage around 2008 by Bob Huff. Initially, the plan was to run a dive boat in Lake Michigan and teach a little. Then, we started to multiply like snails and dance like sea horses. Years swam by, one compressor, then two. The staff of 7, 14, 20 something just kept growing. The garage became a warehouse and morphed into a storefront. We added equipment, gear, and

accessories from companies such as ScubaMax, ScubaPro, GoPro, and more. Sprinkle a bit of travel, some lake Michigan wreck dives, add water, and here we are. Over the years, we chased our collective interests in scuba themes: teaching, working with Vets, disabled divers, and youth, cool gear, traveling, camping, and adventure. It's been a typhoon of excitement. Many fins have come, several have stuck, and a few have swum along - but in the end, it's harder to understand or classify us than it is coral. We are teens to fifties, students and professionals, the lost, the reborn, the ones with a plan, the ones without a clue, conservative, liberal, crazy, sane, parents, and children - we are you. If you cannot relate to 6 LSC staffers, you need some deep water meditation time. In 2013, we discovered that we weren't rich - monetarily. And that didn't bother us - it inspired us. By the end of 2014, LSC emerged as an official not-for-profit organization. Because that's what we are about. We are all about having fun, saving the Earth, saving you through scuba if you need it, and working with the ones that protect us at night and those less fortunate than us. We are all about diving with you and diving with each other - simply put, we are an eclectic group of individuals building our reef based here in Chicago - one we hope will be explored and inhabited for centuries to come.

As we zoomed in on this anemone in Turneffe Atoll, all we could think was...Can you spot Horace?Because we KNOW we can h...
05/31/2026

As we zoomed in on this anemone in Turneffe Atoll, all we could think was...

Can you spot Horace?

Because we KNOW we can hear him.

Hidden in there is a Thor amboinensis shrimp, also known as the sexy shrimp, dancing shrimp, or squat anemone shrimp. Tiny shrimp, giant personality.

Somewhere in that anemone he's giving us a full update about his sister and her three kids while the rest of the reef tries to mind its business.

Did you find Horace before the final zoom?

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Learn Scuba Chicago is expanding our team! We are seeking passionate divers for key roles: Lead Manager in Training and ...
05/26/2026

Learn Scuba Chicago is expanding our team! We are seeking passionate divers for key roles: Lead Manager in Training and Part-Time Retail & Digital Specialists. Join us in our mission to make scuba accessible for everyone while enjoying gear perks and professional development.

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This is exactly why we do what we do.Watching veterans, active duty service members, and military families experience sc...
05/24/2026

This is exactly why we do what we do.

Watching veterans, active duty service members, and military families experience scuba for the first time reminds us that diving is about more than being underwater. It is about confidence, connection, healing, community, and creating moments people never forget.

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Armed Services Discover Dive and trusted us to be part of your journey. Seeing the smiles, excitement, and support shared throughout the day made this event incredibly special for our entire team.

We are proud to continue creating opportunities for more people to explore the underwater world in a safe, welcoming environment.

As always, thank you Water's Edge Aquatic Center for their partnership!

More events are coming soon.

05/23/2026

National Turtle Day appreciation post for one of the locals we met at Hol Chan Marine Reserve.

Green sea turtles spend most of their day grazing seagrass beds like underwater lawnmowers, moving row by row through the grass as they feed. The seagrass itself gives them nutrients, but they also get extra protein from the tiny organisms and algae growing on the blades. Watching them glide slowly across the bottom, methodically clearing one patch at a time, is one of those reminders that the ocean has its own rhythm.

Moments like this are why we dive.

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05/19/2026

🌊 Ready for an unforgettable dive adventure? Join us in the Philippines! 🐠
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05/12/2026

At Learn Scuba Chicago, we do things differently. We do not put a strict limit on certification pool and quarry attendance because comfort and safety matter more than rushing to the finish line.

Our students can attend as many pool sessions and quarry dives as they need within the year to build real confidence underwater. We know every diver learns at their own pace, and we are especially mindful of students who come to us after feeling rushed, pressured, or anxious at other shops.

Diving should feel empowering, calm, and exciting. Not stressful.

That is why we take the time to make sure every student feels truly comfortable before moving forward. The result is safer divers, happier divers, and people who rediscover why they wanted to learn scuba in the first place.

Happy 100th Birthday, Sir David Attenborough.For a century, your voice has guided us through the wonders of our planet, ...
05/08/2026

Happy 100th Birthday, Sir David Attenborough.

For a century, your voice has guided us through the wonders of our planet, from the deepest oceans to the highest mountains, reminding us not only of what we stand to lose, but what we still have time to protect.

Your love for the natural world has inspired generations to look closer, care deeper, and fight harder for our oceans and the life within them.

Thank you for turning curiosity into compassion, and storytelling into action. The world is better because you dedicated your life to helping us see it.

Here’s to 100 years of wonder, wisdom, and hope for our blue planet.

🇺🇸 FREE Armed Services Discover Dive 🌊Learn Scuba Chicago is proud to host a FREE Discover Scuba experience for active d...
05/06/2026

🇺🇸 FREE Armed Services Discover Dive 🌊

Learn Scuba Chicago is proud to host a FREE Discover Scuba experience for active duty military, Guard, Reserve, veterans, and immediate family members.

Whether you’ve never breathed underwater before or you’re a certified diver looking to get back in the water, this event is for you.

🗓 Sunday, May 24
⏰ 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
📍 Water’s Edge Aquatic Center
Bensenville, IL

✔️ No experience necessary
✔️ All scuba equipment provided
✔️ Certified instructors
✔️ Pool environment
✔️ Beginner friendly
✔️ Completely FREE

Participants must be at least 10 years old. Children as young as 8 may be accommodated on a case-by-case basis.

What to bring:
• Swimsuit
• Towel
• Change of clothes

If you already own a mask, fins, or snorkel, feel free to bring them.

Spots are limited and registration is required. Medical paperwork, liability forms, and proof of military status will be needed before participating.

Reserve your spot:
🌐 https://learnscubachicago.org/pages/armed-services-discover-dive

Questions?
📞 (773) 599-3483
📧 [email protected]

Address

2338 W Fullerton Avenue
Chicago, IL
60647

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 8pm
Tuesday 3pm - 8pm
Wednesday 3pm - 8pm
Thursday 3pm - 8pm
Friday 3pm - 8pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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+17735993483

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