Dolphin Day at Old Greenwich School Features Bubble Show and Live Sea Creatures

Students at Old Greenwich School were thrilled on Thursday with a full day of activities for “Dolphin Day,” which was organized as a surprise.

The day had an “under the sea” theme featuring Bubble Mania shows in the gymnasium, a touch tank from the The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, beach party games on the field and art on the plaza.

Children took turns at the touch tank which featured crabs, clams, snails, horseshoe crabs and hermit crabs.

During his highly entertaining Bubble Mania show, Casey Carl wove in a science lesson. he noted that bubbles are everywhere in nature, including Long Island Sound and a glass of milk. He explained the properties of bubbles and ways to prevent them from popping.

“It’s not a magic show,” he said. “It’s a science show. Everything I did here, you can do at home.”

The entire day of activities was organized by the school and supported by the PTA.

Old Greenwich School principal Dr. Jen Bencivengo welcomed students during Dolphin Day to a touch tank from The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. May 23, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager

At Old Greenwich School a highlight of the Dolphin Day “Under the Sea” theme featured a touch tank from The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. May 23, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager

At Old Greenwich School a highlight of the Dolphin Day “Under the Sea” theme featured a touch tank from The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. May 23, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager

At Old Greenwich School “Dolphin Day” featured beach party games on the field. May 23, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager

At Old Greenwich School “Dolphin Day” featured a watery relay race. May 23, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager

Lucia, a student volunteer, held still inside a giant bubble during the Bubble Mania show. May 23, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager

Old Greenwich School student, Louis, volunteered during the Bubble Mania show. May 23, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager

Old Greenwich School student, Penelope, volunteered during the Bubble Mania show. May 23, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager

Then, on Friday Dance China performed on the school plaza to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander month. The program is designed to introduce beloved ancient Chinese folk art. The selection of repertoires includes excerpts from Peking Opera, Lion dance, kung fu, as well as the Red Ribbon Dance.