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Shark Week Pool Party
- 1. Shark Week Kick- Off Party Pool/Lake/Stream Activity By: Stephanie Cheek, Kate Bystrova, Charles Wiley, Elizabeth Kightlinger
- 2. Activity Summary • Pool Party will kick off the resort’s Shark Week based off the Discovery Channel’s annual event. • Several activities including – DJ, dancing, pool games, and the film Jaws • Decorations include: Projectors showing sharks, red lights in pool like blood, rubber sharks in the hot tubs, high energy music • Main Activity: Alcohol-free Mix Off with a Shark Twist
- 3. Objectives • Guests will be able to relax and have fun, and make new friends in a party atmosphere and on vacation. Details • Age Appropriateness: Ages 16 to 20 years old • Duration: 3 to 4 hours • Setting: An outdoor pool at a resort in Florida during the Summer time.
- 4. Materials Needed • Lighting (both regular and red) • Projectors (shark images/movie Jaws) • DJ and Sound System • Pool Balls and Pool Nets • Rubber Sharks • Copyright to movie Jaws • Cups, Blenders, Drink Mixers, and Fruit • Finger Foods (chicken tenders, vegetable plate, French fries, hot dogs, etc.) • Iced Tea/Water/Soda Selection, • Towels • Water Absorbing Rugs • Lifeguards • $20 restaurant gift certificate • Security – all resort guests get free access to the party, but all non-resort visitors will pay a $10 cover charge.
- 5. Vocabulary • Shark Week – Started by the Discovery Channel, it has become an annual event where shark movies, documentaries, and activities are all shown during a one-week span on television. This event could be a kick off to a theme week that coincides with the Discovery Channel.
- 6. Safety Concerns • Guests slipping (bring shoes, water absorbing mats) • Falling into the pool • Drowning • Jumping into shallow water • Food allergies
- 7. Alcohol Free Mix-Off 1. Guests have the option to sign up for the alcohol free mix off. 2. All participants will be briefed on what materials they can use, the rules of the competition, and the prizes that could be won. 3. Once the event starts all other guests are welcome to observe the mix off, and cheer each mixologist on. 4. At the end of the 10 minutes, the entertainment staff will go around to each competitor and asked them to share their drink name and description and the judges will taste and rate the beverage. 5. Once all drinks are tested the judges will be given 10 minutes to deliberate, before a winner will be announced. 6. After the mix-off, guests of the pool party are open to order and try the winner’s drink. 7. The main winner will receive the title of drink of the day and the $20 gift card to the resort restaurant, and then all other participants will go home with their very own rubber shark.
- 8. Alcohol Free Mix-Off Rules • They have to use at least 3 mixing materials • Come up with a shark themed name and description for the beverage • All done within the time limit of 10 minutes. • Good sportsmanship throughout the competition.
- 9. Assessment Each participant will have the chance to: • Participate in the activity at their own pace, choosing the activities that they want to be part of. • They were able to socialize with individuals within the same age range and possibly make friends or acquaintances. • They will be able to increase their competitive skills while at the same time learning good sportsmanship.
- 10. Summary • Both activities and programs surround animals and nature • Went in two different directions – Educational – Relaxed Environment