Mermaid experiences
ages 5yrs - 8yrs (Adult & Child)
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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St. Michael’s Middle School,
Colehill Ln, Wimborne
BH21 7ABMermaid 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!
Who can join?
Adult and Child aged 5 – 8 years: An adult must accompany the child in the water. (The adult will not be wearing a tail. They must be a good swimmer). Suitable for weak/non swimmers, 5 – 8 years old. Disc armbands and woggles will be available if your child needs buoyancy aids (or the child may use their own).
These Adult and Child Mermaid Experiences are suitable for all swimming abilities, from non/weak/beginner swimmers to confident swimmers, and for first time Mermaids to children who have been mermaiding with me many times before.
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. Often, in the 5 – 8 years Adult and Child Experience, there will be a visit from a Mermaid, demonstrating mermaid swimming before the children get started.
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. Some children may learn to do mermaid somersaults and/or handstands.
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. The mermaid instructor (myself) teachers 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!
All Mermaid Experiences/Classes 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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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.
