If I could give DJ's 11 stars I would. Unreal customer service. My situation would have been a nightmare for most shops...2 young kids (11 and 12), both play travel hockey (i.e. very little free time), and I contacted them in late January wanting to get both certified for a March 18 vacation to Hawaii. They worked with my schedule more than could have reasonably been expected. Dan and Cindy, as well as John who helped schedule us (and did a great refresher course for my wife and I) are absolutely awesome. And then there's my kids' instructor, Marty. What a great teacher. He even got extra pool sessions for my kids, again around busy schedules, to make sure they completed all of the exercise thoroughly. His dedication is amazing. Because of their willingness to work with our schedule, my kids were able to dive with us in Hawaii. The instructor for their open water referral dives was amazed at how well prepared they were. Again, tons of credit to DJ's and to Marty. DJ's does not rush you through the certification process; they are thorough, professional, and very focused on customer service. I am so thankful to them for allowing my family to have this experience together. They also have a very nice shop and very reasonable prices on nice equipment. I can't wait to dive with them over the summer. read more

I just had a scuba refresher course with DJ's Scuba Locker, and I think they do a very good job. Two friends and I met at the shop, where we met the owners and our instructor, Zach. After completing some forms, we were fitted with shorty wet suits, BCs and the yoke with the hoses for the regulators, BC attachment and air pressure gauge. Zach instructed us review all the equipment as if were at a renting scuba shop, and I found that my regulator's mouth fitting was damaged, and he immediately replaced it. First Zach helped us remember how to set up our gear, while adding many useful suggestions and knowledge to the session. Once we assembled our tanks and BCs with his guidance, he made us do it all again, but by ourselves, only saying something if we were doing something incorrectly. After this, he packed all our gear and we went to a YMCA nearby to do the actual diving refresher. The equipment worked well. He had practice 25 (might have been 28) skills for recertification. He is a very good instructor, meeting each person where they are at and helping with their needs. All the time he kept emphasizing important points and talking about what to expect at our dive shop because of his knowledge of similar places. When we were done, Zach packed everything and we left. He is a very affable, pleasant, and professional young man who knows his subject matter very well. The owners of the shop are also very nice, we had an opportunity to talk to them as well. I bought a mask, which the lady owner had me try several sizes and qualities and helped me decide on one that was very comfortable and very reasonably priced. I give the whole operation, but especially Zach, 5 stars. My friends agreed with this rating. I will be going back there for my diving needs. read more

Knowledgable and friendly staff; good pricess!

I just finished the second part of my Open Water Dive Training with DJ Scuba, and it was fantastic. I met both of the owners; one when I was getting fitted, and the other when I was picking up my gear, and they were both extremely nice and helpful. They went over the gear with me and made sure it fit properly, and it was all in pretty good condition. My instructor's name was Jeff. He was very nice and even let me dive even though the first day I came two hours late because my alarm clock died. I had already come to terms with how screwed I was and didn't expect to be able to get certified before I left on my trip, but when I called the dive shop to see if there was any way I could still dive, they called Jeff to let him know I was coming late and he fit me in before his next group! My only gripe is that they're a little far out of the way (I live in Chicago), but I took Ogden straight there and it wasn't too bad, maybe 25 minutes each way. read more

DJ's Scuba Locker - Scuba Diving Near Me - Brookfield, Illinois

Went here to get a mask for a trip to warmer climates where I planned on snorkeling. I got a good mask, a great snorkel, and a dive bag, and all worked out real well on my trip. I was worried I spent too much money at first but after having all those hassles of ill-fitting masks and sucking in saltwater disappear it was well worth every penny. She spent a good amount of time making sure i had the right facemask that fit, starting from low prices to high. She knew a lot and answered all my dumb questions. I may have to come back to try out the SCUBA lessons. read more

I just finished my PADI Open Water Dive Training with DJ Scuba. It was a great experience. It was a very thorough course and never felt like it was a quick in and out. The classroom portion was held at DJ's, the prepatory dives were help at a pool nearby and the 2 open water dives were done in Kankakee. Cindy & Dan (the owners) were both very knowledgable and helpful. Our dive-master instructor, Jason, was a great teacher and very patient with our group. It is an easy drive down #55 from the city so it's alot closer than it may seem. Highly recommended. read more

DJs Scuba Locker is an incredible Dive Center! They have a large retail space that offers a wide variety of scuba equipment, including top of the line brands; such as, AquaLung, Apeks, Suunto, Mares, Henderson and Whites...just to name a few. Dan and Cindy Howard are a wealth of knowledge and information. They are well versed in all aspects of diving. From the basic Open Water class to Continuing Education classes to Professional Level Training, Technical Training and Public Safety Training. They offer it all. DJs is also one of the BEST places to have your equipment serviced or repaired. I encourage you to tour their upstair repair facility. It is very high tech! If you are looking for a great experience from beginning to end, I would highly recommend DJs Scuba Locker! AWESOME Customer Service and a FAIR price! Thank you for all of your assistance! Mark J. Linse PADI Course Director read more

We tried to take our open water certification class through DJ's, but it seemed that every time we called we got a different story. Unfortunately we had already purchased our PADI books through them, and when we gave up and went to another shop we were told that DJ's had sold us old materials. We also learned that the dive log in the packet was the new one, so it seems someone pulled a switcheroo of some sort with the book. We mentioned it to them and they were surprised at this. Disappointed that we ended up not using a shop close to our house, but they need to get their act together. read more

Recently I took the SDI SOLO Diver course at DJ's- Dan Howard is a great instructor!---and the DJ's service operation is immaculate and very well organized. You get not only equipment repair and maintenance, but you get an explanation of work that was done and what caused the need for repair. Rich Brennan read more

DJ's Scuba is simply the best. These folks will go out of their way to help you as the consumer. I have taken several classes through them, along with my family. Staff is friendly, clean establishment, they have free outings, great pricing on all types of items. I would highly recommend DJ's Scuba Locker for any of your Scuba needs. From classes to the people, they are simply the best there is! read more

Great folks here. I needed to replace the frame on my DataMask (which was proving to be a lot harder than I expected) and the crew at DJ's spent several weeks working with the manufacturer to get me the right part. I highly recommend DJ's! read more

Found this quirky little shop via The Google as I was driving home on Ogden and in need of a swim item for vaca, which was the next day. Bought a professional grade scuba/swimshirt, even though fit was not quite perfect, but that's my issue;) Found a better fitting shirt at a chain store later that day. Called and stopped in asking if I could return, not exchange, 17 days later, since it sat on my passenger seat with receipt since the day I bought it. Standard response was, store credit. Makes sense. As I was telling the owner that while it seemed they were stand up folks and had cool gear, I wasn't a scuba diver and the likelihood of me finding anything else was slim, he slammed his hand down, yelled to his worker to give me a credit, and pointed at me and boomed "NEVER come back in here again! This is the THIRD time you've done this!". Swear to God I thought I was being punked. Insane, unhinged, ballistic, you pick it. Yeah, I'm trying to game you over a $40 shirt. I do it all the time. Reminder that I had never, ever been in their store. When I suggested that he was a bit....um.....insane, he wanted me to sit down and chat. I declined this offer, he gave me the usual "we're a small business" excuse which apparently allows an owner to become unglued when faced with such hard hitting customer requests, and disappeared into the back. I'm guessing it was his lovely, loathing spouse who completed the credit process with disdain, having bought into the story. Nice couple and a real asset to the Lyons retail corridor. Wow...is all I can say. Clearly a specialty store with lots of cool stuff, but with the odds being 2-1 that you'll meet an unmedicated owner, I'd go to the next one on the list. read more

I did my open water certification here two years ago and frequently rent from and shop at DJ's. They offer a variety of flexible options for certifications from the most economical group five week class to a weekend private class. The class was a blast, and I was very comfortable and excited when I actually did the open water portion. The staff and owners are all very nice and helpful. If you are going on a trip, get your certification here first, so you can jump right in to the fun dives on your vacation. The local diving at the Kankakee quarry that DJ's uses is a lot of fun too. It's not only a great place to learn, but also to refresh before a trip. read more

Just finished my Solo Diver certification with DJs Scuba Locker. I'm pretty tired, but had a great experience. Dan went through class work with me and shared his tremendous experience with me. During the certification dive, it turned out I was the only diver that day. Instead of rushing through it, he spent the full day with me at the quarry. Not only did spend the day teaching me about Solo diving, he helped me shed a couple pounds of weight and helped answer some other questions. I've had about a dozen dive instructors. Dan is the best, in my experience. If you want to build your skills and have more fun diving, DJs is the place to go in Chicago. read more

I've been going to this shop exclusively since 2000. The prices and services CANNOT be beat by any other Chicago-area scuba shop. I've gotten both my Open Water and Advanced Open Water certifications through this shop. The training is well managed and comprehensive. The prices for equipment are great, if they don't have something, they will get it for you quickly. If you have a problem with your purchase or are unhappy with it, both Dan and Cindy work to satisfy you. I have my regs, computer, BC and tanks serviced annually through them, and my regulators from the 1980's still work like they're brand new. The shop-sponsored dive trips are well run, organized and fun (I've gone to Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and North Carolina with them). I can't wait for my return trip to the East End of Grand Cayman in APril of 2013. People who travel with the shop quickly become friends. If there's a problem with the airlines or dive resort, Cindy will be your strongest advocate to get things right! 5 stars aren't enough.... Rob read more

This is the second time that we've used DJ's for a scout outing and were extremely satisfied both times. The owners and their staff were very professional, easy to work with and great with the scouts. They went out of their way to assist us with completing a specific requirement. and to make sure the scouts had a great time. We would definitely do business with them again! read more

What can I saw about this place..when I was became a certified diver - dj's took me through he ropes and showed how to become a great diver. Over the years and many certifications later I still love coming to the shop to chit chat with Dan and Cindy, the knowledgable instructional staff, and anyone else that loves to talk about scuba. This shop is the best in Chicago and offers new divers many options and opportunities to dive. I recommend this place to any new diver or someone wanting dive more read more

These guys are awesome. I have experienced their service as well as another dive shop in the city (I initially started my certification course elsewhere and took half of my close water dives elsewhere and asked to finished them at DJ Scuba mainly due to scheduling conflicts with my work, but I also because I noticed that the other instructor had no patience to answer questions -more than once- or to go over skills again in the close water dive in the pool). Not these guys. The difference is night and day. Lenny was an awesome instructor and I highly recommend him. All the folks at DJ Scuba are fantastic and highly enthusiastic about everything. Like another reviewer mentioned, they will definitely go out of their way to make sure you are satisfied (one time I arrived 5min to closing, and had no feeling of being rushed whatsoever, in fact they spent almost one hour explaining things to me at that time!). I finished my certification course with them and will continue with the advanced ones as well. read more

Love Dan & his wife + all the awesome instructors & volunteers! Because of their relationship with the Rehabilitation Institute they taught my son to become a certified scuba diver! I was initially apprehensive as I thought scuba diving could be quite dangerous (especially after reading the waivers! Lol) Their dedication was fabulous! I had confidence that our son would be safe while in Key Largo, FL with "Scuba Dan" as we call him & the team during his open water dive because of DJ Scuba's attentiveness and professionalism. Thanks for everything! read more

Best Dive Shop EVER. Great people and great selection. If you need anything, I mean anything, they can get it for you and at a great price!

this store is over prize on items, before buying anything here do your research, this lady wants $617.00 for a sherwood avid cqr 3 and i got it for $370.00 free shipping and came to my house within 4 bus. day. not only that just because i asked for the prize on the bcd she said i order the bcd making me to believe that she order it for me and at the end i backed up. and she knows that was not truth. so sad i thought that i was getting treated as a good costumer when in reality i was but because i was spending money, the moment i found out good prizes else where the whole table turned around and that is not good. thank you for showing me your true colors, 11/09/2012 was my last date of putting a step into that """""""""store"""""""""" and if i offended you don't get mad is my opinion and i have the freedom of speech. read more