Mermaid experiences
ages 8yrs-14yrs
Our children’s mermaid experiences are an amazing way for your child to experience swimming like a mermaid, in a safe and friendly environment, with a fully qualified and experienced mermaid instructor.
During the summer months, from April - September, our Mermaid Experiences are held in the beautiful outdoor heated pool at Yarrells School, Upton. In the winter months, Mermaid Experiences are run in the lovely heated indoor pool at St. Michael’s Middle School, Colehill. Both venues provide a safe environment for your mini mermaid to experience the thrill of swimming like a real Mermaid!
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Locations:
October - March
St. Michael’s Middle School,
Colehill Ln, Wimborne
BH21 7ABApril - September
Yarrells School, Yarrells House, Upton. BH16 5EU
Parking: Plenty of free parking in the school car park of both venues.
Day: Mermaid Experiences run on a monthly basis on Sunday afternoons, and they are a fun packed hour session.
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An hour-long session where we assess the child’s swim ability, choose a tail, follow a demonstration with techniques and tricks. Then we play mermaid games from treasure hunts to races! The session finishes with a free play with big floats, balls and inflatables and a photo shoot for each Mermaid participant.
Who can join?
8 – 14 years (without Adult in the water with child): The child must be 8 or over and be able to swim at least 25m confidently and unaided, and be able to float on their back.
The Mermaid Experiences are suitable for all abilities: Beginners, improvers and experienced mermaids. Some of our mermaids have been mermaiding with me for over 5 years, whilst others are completely brand new to this new exciting hobby. Your child will be hooked!
The cost of the experience includes hire of tail and fin, mermaid tuition from a qualified Fit2Fit Mermaid Instructor (myself - Eliza Star-Kelp!), mermaid games, a certificate, and photos and videos sent to your WhatsApp.
Mermaid experience overview
A typical Mermaid Experience starts with selecting a fin and tail (we have a huge selection), an on-land photo, followed by safety instructions. Children will complete a swimming assessment (without tail on) before they use their tail and fin.
Children will practise how to swim using a dolphin (mermaid) kick. They will then learn different ways of swimming with a tail: on the surface and under the water, using different strokes, turns and log rolls. They will learn to do mermaid somersaults, handstands and tail flips.
It's then time for some exciting mermaid games. These include treasure hunts (retrieving sinkers from the pool floor), relay races, swimming through floating and sinking hoops and in-between 'seaweed'! Our mermaids play games in groups, pairs and individually, and it's great fun. Sometimes they will create sequences of skills (a bit like synchronise swimming). The mermaid instructor (myself) teaches from the pool edge, giving technique guidance, encouragement and instruction. Activities are differentiated according to ability and experience. Many children return for many more Mermaid Experiences and the each experience builds on new skills learnt previously.
At the end of the Experience, there is a ‘free play’ session and photo shoot, with large floats, small inflatables, balls and music. Each child is presented with a certificate, which is numbered, and children enjoy collecting the certificates each time they do a Mermaid Experience!
What Do People Say About our Mermaid Experiences?
‘Amazing mermaid swimming. Brilliant teacher. Sessions so well run. Love it!!’ D. James
‘It was so much fun and the kids absolutely loved it!! Liz is an amazing teacher and makes it lots of fun with loads of different activities. We cannot recommend this enough, it’s fab!!’ K. Bath
‘My daughter had a totally wonderful time with seven other budding mermaids in the pool. Brilliant value for money, great exercise and so much fun. I was really impressed with the instructors. Really friendly and welcoming’. S. Legg
Highly recommended. Such a lovely touch to be given photos, videos and a certificate too. T. Gem
All Mermaid Experiences are taught by fully qualified Fit2Fit Mermaid Instructor, Elizabeth Mills
ALL CLASSES
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Adult & Baby
For ages 0-18mths
Packed full of fun songs and activities to develop water confidence and water safety skills. -
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Adult & Toddler
For ages 18mths - 3yrs
Each lesson includes a wide variety of water toys and games to gently simulate toddlers and to encourage development of the key water skills. -
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Adult & Pre-school
For ages 3yrs - 4yrs
The Adult and Pre-school programme teaches children to be happy and safe in the pool. -
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Swim Lessons (Stages)
From 3yrs + to 12 years
Swimming lessons are from beginners with parents to Stage 4, and taught by our fully qualified Level 2 Swim England/STA Swimming teachers, with extensive experience with children of all ages and abilities, and children with special needs.
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Private Lessons
For all ages | 1:1 or 2:1 sessions
Private swimming lessons in an indoor heated Endless Pool in Corfe Mullen -
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Adult Swim Fit
For ages 18+
For recreational swimmers to triathletes/club swimmers/open water swimmers training for events. -
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Junior Swim Fit
Ages 13-17yrs
Stage 8 to club level.
The hour training sessions will include stroke technique work, drills, speed and endurance work. -
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Adult Mermaid Class
For ages 18yrs+
Mermaid classes for Adults are a fun and exciting way to get fit, meet new people and enjoy the freedom of swimming with a tail! -
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Mermaid Experience (5-8yrs)
For ages 5yrs - 8yrs accompanied by an adult
Our children’s mermaid experiences are an amazing way for your child to experience swimming like a mermaid, in a safe and friendly environment, with a fully qualified and experienced mermaid instructor. -
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Mermaid Experiences (8-14yrs)
For ages 8yrs - 14yrs | able to swim independantly and confidently
Learn to swim like a mermaid, in a safe and friendly environment, with a fully qualified and experienced mermaid instructor. -
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Mermaid Parties
For all ages
These private mermaid experiences will be great for hen do groups, birthday parties, open water swimming groups and anyone who wants to try something new, different and exciting. -
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Sensory Swim
0 - 24 months
Brand new Adult & Baby/Toddler Sensory Swimming Sessions in our indoor Endless Pool, in Corfe Mullen. -
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Adult Cold Water Swim
For ages 18yrs+
From first time cold water dippers/swimmers to experienced ice swimmers. Run during the Winter season and provide an amazing way to connect with the outdoors
