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We are a PADI Scuba training facility, offering courses from basic open water diver all the way up to Scuba Instructor.
Our enclosed pool is right next door to the dive shop. With dive shop, classroom, and pool just up the hill from the lake where you complete open water dives, Scuba certification can be completed in less time (sometimes as quickly as three days), and nearly any time of the year.
| Upcoming Classes |
| August 10th |
Emergency 1st Responder |
| August 11 & 12th |
Rescue Class |
| August 18th, 19th, 20th, & 25th, 26th, and 27th |
Tec Deep |
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| Current Diving Conditions |
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Surface |
Thermocline |
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82 degrees |
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| Visibility |
10 ft / lots of rain, but is improving daily feet |
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| Dive Shop & Park Hours |
| Friday |
4pm - 8pm |
| Saturday |
9am - 6pm |
| Sunday |
9am - 6pm |
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302 MM Hwy / PO Box E
Oronogo, MO 64855
Phone: 417-673-2724
Email: scubaking@joplin.com
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Welcome to Captain John's
 Dive Bluewater in Oronogo, Missouri
Captain John's Sports and Scuba is one of Missouri's premier dive spots and PADI Scuba training facilities. With the dive shop, classroom, and enclosed pool just up the hill from the lake, training is more convenient and often-times quicker than other dive shops. And with areas of the lake reaching depths of over 200 feet, complete with caves and tunnels, Captain John's is great for tech diving.
Whether you're an experienced Scuba diver or are interested in getting started, Captain John's Sports and Scuba has plenty to discover.
The Latest News
Oronogo News
Posted on: 07/25/07
WOW, big story is lots of rain. Set a new record for June by almost 4 inches above the previous record set in 1932. At one point we had 8 inches of water over the deck of the new dock. From the loweest I had ever seen the lake to the highest in less than one year. AS the water drops the surface vis is really improving. With all the springs running full, vis at depth is really great right now and the surface is improving daily.
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Hotels & Campgrounds
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Joplin: Best Western, 800-5281234 / Budget Inn, 417-623-6191 / Econo Lodge, 417-627-0440 / Holiday Inn,417-782-1000 / Motel 6, 417-781-8103 /
Super 8, 417-782-8765 .
Vehicle Parks: Joplin KOA,417-623-2246 / Ballards,417-359-0359 / Big Reds, 417-358-2432 / Coachlight, 417-358-3666 / Precious Moments, 417 358-1389.
Carthage: Best Western, 417-359-5900 / Best Budget Inn, 417-358-6911 / Econo Lodge, 417-358-3900 / Guest House, 417-358-4077 / Kel-Lake, 417-358-9796 / Super 6, 417-358-2269 / Super 8, 417-359-9000 / Tara Motel, 417-624-2190.
There are literally a hundred places to eat in the Joplin/ Carthage/Oronogo area, from Mickey D's to the finest steak houses and everything in between.
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Things to do in Joplin
Posted on: Most Days
Diving is great!!!, but what else is there to do in the Oronogo/Joplin area???
Joplin Museum Comlplex & Tri-State Mineral Museum. Located at Schifferdecker Park, meet Boomer the cat & see pictures and mining implements of the areas mining days.
Reptial World Zoo, Where you can see an exotic collection of creepy crawly things.
Candy House Gourmet Chocolates, Is known worldwide for hand-dipped chocolates,caramel pecan treats, English toffee and oter delights.
Precious Moments Chapel, drawing some 400,000 visiters a year, the Park & Chapel, showcase the Precious Moments characters & murals created by Sam Butcher.
Wildcat Glades & Audubon Center,, featuring a wildlife viewing area, a 1300-galolon aquarium and Ozark stream and a network trails through the park.
George Washington Carver National Monument. This park dedicated to Dr. Carver, known for his work as a scientist & educator,includes a museum, Discovery Lab and self-guided nature trail.
Grand Falls, located by Wildcat Park, where Shoal Creek takes a magnificent 25 foot plunge to creat the Ozarks largest continually flowing waterfall.
Bring the family to enjoy camping, floating, trails hiking and the numerous outdoor and indoor activities offered in the Oronogo/Joplin area.
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