MANASQUAN WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Mermaid Day at Whiting Ave: A shoreline workshop for girls to paint, craft and play by the inlet
A three-hour summer workshop on select days at Whiting Ave Beach in Manasquan for girls ages 6–12 offering surf art, shell crafts, tie-dye, glitter hair extensions and beach races.
Mermaid Day at Whiting Ave: A shoreline workshop for girls to paint, craft and play by the inlet.
Mermaid Day gathers small crews of girls on select summer mornings at Whiting Ave Beach in Manasquan for a deliberately creative, land‑based day when tides make surfing impractical. Over a focused three‑hour session the operator runs rotating art and craft stations — from instructional surf art on canvas to ever‑changing seashell projects — with playful touches like pink braided hair extensions, holographic glitter and optional swim or paddle races depending on ocean conditions.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Instructional Surf Art — a new painting each session
Each Mermaid Day includes an instructional surf art class using acrylics and canvas; the painting theme changes every session and organizers will not repeat the same painting twice.
Ever‑changing seashell projects and jewelry
Sea shell crafts rotate weekly — examples include wind chimes, mosaics, necklaces, frames and themed pieces such as a shell whale — plus mermaid necklaces and bracelets made during the day.
Pink braids, glitter and friendly races
Beyond crafts, every attendee gets pink braided hair extensions and mermaid holographic glitter for arms or face; when ocean conditions allow, swim or paddle races are run to close the morning.
What the day feels like
What the morning feels like
The event unfolds like a seaside studio: arrive at the Whiting Ave access, move to the Pink Pineapple tent and spend three concentrated hours rotating between guided painting, hands‑on shell crafts, tie‑dye and jewelry making, punctuated by hair braiding and glitter stations — a short, structured beach day designed for creative play rather than surfing.
THE ART
Instructional Surf Art — a new painting each session
Each Mermaid Day includes an instructional surf art class using acrylics and canvas; the painting theme changes every session and organizers will not repeat the same painting twice.
THE CRAFTS
Ever‑changing seashell projects and jewelry
Sea shell crafts rotate weekly — examples include wind chimes, mosaics, necklaces, frames and themed pieces such as a shell whale — plus mermaid necklaces and bracelets made during the day.
THE BEACH PLAY
Pink braids, glitter and friendly races
Beyond crafts, every attendee gets pink braided hair extensions and mermaid holographic glitter for arms or face; when ocean conditions allow, swim or paddle races are run to close the morning.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop is best for, and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring sunscreen, a towel, swimsuit, water and a snack; come prepared for a beach craft morning and expect to get a bit of glitter and paint on clothing.
Each Mermaid Day runs three hours, typically 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on select summer days.
Meet at Whiting Ave Beach in Manasquan (cross street First Ave). Walk up the Whiting Ave ramp straight onto the beach access and tell the badge checker you are here for Pink Pineapple Surf; the operator’s tent and shed will be about 100 feet to the left in the middle of the beach.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What ages is Mermaid Day for?
Mermaid Day is for girls ages 6–12.
How long is each session?
Each Mermaid Day session is three hours long.
When and where does it meet?
Sessions are held on select summer days from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Whiting Ave Beach in Manasquan; meet at the Whiting Ave ramp and look for the Pink Pineapple tent about 100 feet to the left in the middle of the beach.
What activities are included?
Offerings include an instructional surf art class, pink/glitter hair extensions, a rotating seashell craft, mermaid holographic glitter, tie‑dye of Pink Pineapple shirts, mermaid necklaces/bracelets and, depending on ocean conditions, swim or paddle races.
How much does Mermaid Day cost?
The rate is $120 per day for girls ages 6–12.
Can I sign up for multiple Mermaid Days in a row?
Organizers request that you do not sign up for multiple Mermaid Days in a row; the crafts change weekly so attendees are encouraged to sign up for one Mermaid Day per week.