Mermaid camp offered

Weeki Wachee Springs State Park is offering an Adventures Under the Spring Mermaid Camp this weekend to teach children what it is like to be an underwater performer at Weeki Wachee Springs.

Each day, there will be training sessions in the water. The last day of camp, the underwater theater will be open for all parents and friends to view the underwater performance they have learned.

During the underwater training sessions, participants will learn the basic ballet moves that the park's mermaids perform every day. Campers will learn the daily responsibilities of being a mermaid, while getting a behind the scenes look at what it takes to put on a show.

Campers will participate in a mermaid show as a dry performer in the underwater theater. Each child will receive a "Mermaid Makeover," self-portrait, and a group photo with their fellow campers.

Lunch is provided daily for campers.

Each participant will receive two daily admission tickets to the park, good for the child's scheduled weekend of camp and for the family to have the chance to enjoy the park as well. Parents are asked to remain outside of the camp area until pickup.

Children will not be instructed to breathe off the air hoses, as this requires scuba certification, first aid, CPR, several months of training, as well as being 18 years of age.

Children need to be comfortable swimming in approximately 15 feet of water. Trained underwater performers will be present and with the children at all times. There are areas where the children can hang on should they need rest.

Camp sessions are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. A maximum of nine children will be accepted for the weekend camp.

For more information call (352) 592-5656, ext. 30, or go online to weekiwachee.com.