(Nov. 10, 2016) Ocean Pines Aquatics is taking area youngsters on a trip “under the sea” during a dive-in movie presentation of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” this Saturday.
The event, $3 for swim members, $5 for residents and $7 for nonresidents, includes an appearance by Ariel herself – in full mermaid regalia and in the water – along with a screening of the film.
Doors open at 6 p.m., and the film is scheduled to start at 6:30, showing on a large, inflatable screen.
Aquatics Director Colby Phillips said pool personnel would also demonstrate “mermaid tails” during the event, allowing swimmers to feel what it’s like to literally swim like a fish.
Previous dive-in movies have included “Frozen,” “The SpongeBob Movie” and swimming with Santa Claus.
“When the kids walk in and their eyes light up, it feels really good to my team and I that we can provide something to bring that amount of magic,” Phillips said. “It’s fun – we really enjoy it, so there’s a lot of thought and passion put into everything that we do at the pools.”
Snacks will be served and “Little Mermaid” prizes will be raffled off during the event, Phillips added.
Prospective little mermaids and mermen are invited to participate in a “Learn to Swim like a Mermaid” class from 10:15-11:30 a.m., Saturday morning. The cost is $35 for swim members and $40 for nonmembers, and includes goggles and a certificate. An additional session is scheduled for Sat., Dec. 3.
Both mermaid-oriented happenings will be held at the sports core pool on 11143 Cathell Road. To register, call Ocean Pines Aquatics at 410-641-5255.
Other upcoming aquatics events include a dive-in movie screening of “Finding Dory,” Jan. 7.
“We actually have Dory coming to that,” Phillips said. “The characters are popular and the kids love it, so it’s just trying to expand and get some things for little kids around here.”
The department will also host a “Swim with Santa” program, Dec. 10, and will again participate in the Worcester County G.O.L.D. “Angel Tree” program, sponsoring Christmas gifts for several area families.
“This is the third year we’ve done that, and the joy you get when you bring them those gifts is just so powerful,” Phillips said. “We’re glad we’re able to be a part of that.”
Phillips herself operates a letters to Santa program for area children, assisting St. Nicholas and acting as a regional liaison. To receive a letter, email Santaphillips@yahoo.com and include the name of the child and the mailing address.
The deadline is Dec. 1, and letters are mailed during the first week of December. That program is free and open to the public.
The event, $3 for swim members, $5 for residents and $7 for nonresidents, includes an appearance by Ariel herself – in full mermaid regalia and in the water – along with a screening of the film.
Doors open at 6 p.m., and the film is scheduled to start at 6:30, showing on a large, inflatable screen.
Aquatics Director Colby Phillips said pool personnel would also demonstrate “mermaid tails” during the event, allowing swimmers to feel what it’s like to literally swim like a fish.
Previous dive-in movies have included “Frozen,” “The SpongeBob Movie” and swimming with Santa Claus.
“When the kids walk in and their eyes light up, it feels really good to my team and I that we can provide something to bring that amount of magic,” Phillips said. “It’s fun – we really enjoy it, so there’s a lot of thought and passion put into everything that we do at the pools.”
Snacks will be served and “Little Mermaid” prizes will be raffled off during the event, Phillips added.
Prospective little mermaids and mermen are invited to participate in a “Learn to Swim like a Mermaid” class from 10:15-11:30 a.m., Saturday morning. The cost is $35 for swim members and $40 for nonmembers, and includes goggles and a certificate. An additional session is scheduled for Sat., Dec. 3.
Both mermaid-oriented happenings will be held at the sports core pool on 11143 Cathell Road. To register, call Ocean Pines Aquatics at 410-641-5255.
Other upcoming aquatics events include a dive-in movie screening of “Finding Dory,” Jan. 7.
“We actually have Dory coming to that,” Phillips said. “The characters are popular and the kids love it, so it’s just trying to expand and get some things for little kids around here.”
The department will also host a “Swim with Santa” program, Dec. 10, and will again participate in the Worcester County G.O.L.D. “Angel Tree” program, sponsoring Christmas gifts for several area families.
“This is the third year we’ve done that, and the joy you get when you bring them those gifts is just so powerful,” Phillips said. “We’re glad we’re able to be a part of that.”
Phillips herself operates a letters to Santa program for area children, assisting St. Nicholas and acting as a regional liaison. To receive a letter, email Santaphillips@yahoo.com and include the name of the child and the mailing address.
The deadline is Dec. 1, and letters are mailed during the first week of December. That program is free and open to the public.