The Manners Advantage

Sugar Plum Tea
2025-11-09 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Tampa Yacht & Country Club, 5320 Interbay Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33611, United States
You are Cordially Invited to
The Sugar Plum Tea
A Magical Afternoon for Little Girls
Step into an Enchanting World of Twinkling Lights and Holiday Cheer. Delight in Dainty Tea Sandwiches, Sugarplum Sweets, Peppermint Swirls, and of course, Tea while Learning about Graceful Tea Etiquette.
Young Ladies are Invited to Dress as a Ballerina, a Fairy, or a Holiday Princess, and Bring Along a Favorite Doll or Furry Friend to Join in the Merriment! Guests will Find Joy in Creating a Sparkling Wand to Take Home, Racing in a Whimsical Sugar-Cube Relay, and Twirling to the Charming Music of The Nutcracker Ballet!
Sunday, November 9th
(Ages 5 -11)
3:30 – 5:00 PM $75
Tampa Yacht & Country Club*
Class size is limited. *Members and non-members are welcome!

Monster Manners
2025-10-26 13:00 - 14:30
Calling all Ghouls and Goblins for Manners & More!
Students Will Have a Wicked Time Learning their Finest Social Skills for Trick-or-Treating, Buffet Dining and Guest Etiquette at this Halloween Themed Event!
Properly Greeting Ghosts and Zombies at the Door * Halloween Buffet Manners for a Howling Time * Poise & Grace of a Black Cat * How to Introduce Jack-O’-Lantern to Count Dracula (and Other Frightful Friends) * Trick-or-Treat Missteps to Avoid * How to be a Glowing Guest in a Haunted Home * Demonstrating Respect to Skeletons, and Scarecrows * Polite Conversations with Aliens

Sunday, October 26th
Ages 5 – 12; 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Halloween Costumes Welcome! Tricks & Treats and Lots of Fun!
Tampa Yacht & Country Club*
Cost: $75 per person

Back–to–School Etiquette Social Skills for School and Beyond
2025-09-07 16:00 - 17:30 | Tampa Yacht and Country Club
Unlock Confidence, Charm and Social Skills
Where Good Manners Meet Great Fun!
Join us for a unique, hands-on etiquette adventure where students ages 7-12 will discover the secrets to making friends & impressing teachers – all while having a blast!
Social Skills for School and Beyond 4-5:30 $75
Sunday, September 7th (Ages 7-12)
Tampa Yacht and Country Club*
Members and non-members welcome!

Back–to–School Etiquette Table Manners
2025-09-07 14:00 - 15:30 | Tampa Yacht and Country Club
Unlock Confidence, Charm and Social Skills
Where Good Manners Meet Great Fun!
Join us for a unique, hands-on etiquette adventure where students ages 7-12 will discover the secrets to shining at the table – all while having a blast!
Table Manners with a Twist 2-3:30 $75
Sunday, September 7th (Ages 7-12)
Tampa Yacht and Country Club*
Members and non-members welcome!

The Art of Etiquette Ages 8-13
2025-06-08 16:00 - 17:30
Traveling or Attending Summer Camp?
Students will Perfect Essential Social Skills and Learn to Appreciate the Importance of Dining Protocol.
Social Skills
Making Memorable First Impressions, Meeting and Greeting Others, How to Be a Great Guest, Demonstrating Respect During Summer Travel, Proper Handshake, Making Eye Contact
Dining Etiquette
Setting a Proper Table * Navigating the Place Setting * Napkin and Seating Etiquette * Soup, Salad, Bread and Butter * How to Use Utensils Properly * American and Continental Styles of Dining * Ordering from a Menu
Sunday, June 8th
(Ages 8-13) 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Tampa Yacht and Country Club*
*Members and Non-Members Welcome

The Art of Etiquette for Ages 5-7
2025-06-08 14:00 - 15:30
Traveling or Attending Summer Camp?
Students will Perfect Essential Social Skills and Learn to Appreciate the Importance of Dining Protocol.
Social Skills
Making Memorable First Impressions, Meeting and Greeting Others, How to Be a Great Guest, Demonstrating Respect During Summer Travel, Proper Handshake, Making Eye Contact
Dining Etiquette
Setting a Proper Table * Navigating the Place Setting * Napkin and Seating Etiquette * Soup, Salad, Bread and Butter * How to Use Utensils Properly * American and Continental Styles of Dining * Ordering from a Menu
Sunday, June 8th
(Ages 5-7) 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Tampa Yacht and Country Club*
*Members and Non-Members Welcome

A Young Pirate's Etiquette Essentials
2025-02-02 14:00 - 15:30
Ahoy, Matey!
All Lads and Lassies will Learn their Finest Dining and Social Courtesies to “Treasure” in the Gasparilla Themed Class.
Dining Etiquette Aboard the Ship * “Yo Ho Ho” and Other Polite Greetings for Ye Hearties * Setting a Proper Table for Your Crew * Polite Conversation Skills “Aaarrrgggh” * How to be a Member of a Crew, Not a Landlubber * Demonstrating Respect for Scallywags
Sunday, February 2, 2025
(Ages 5-10) 2:00 – 3:30 PM
Tampa Yacht and Country Club*
Cost: $75 per Child
Register Today OR Walk the Plank!
*Child does not have to be a TYCC member.

Calling All Ghouls & Goblins For Manners & More!
2024-10-27 15:00 - 16:30 | Tampa Yacht and Country Club
Students Will Have a Wicked Time Learning their Finest Social Skills for Trick-or-Treating and Entertaining Etiquette at this Halloween-Themed Event!
Halloween Costumes are Welcome! Tricks & Treats and Lots of Fun!

Properly Greeting Ghosts and Zombies at the Door
Bewitching Table Manners for a HalloweenHowling Time
Poise & Grace of a Black Cat
How to Introduce Jack-O’-Lantern to Count Dracula (and Other Frightful Friends)
Trick-or-Treat Missteps to Avoid
How to be a Glowing Guest in a Haunted Home
Demonstrating Respect to Skeletons, and Scarecrows
Polite Conversations with Monsters

Lil’ Skippers Courtesy Summer Camp
2024-06-10 09:00 - 2024-06-14 12:00 | Tampa Yacht and Country Club
Climb Aboard First Mates!
Ages 5-12
Etiquette Lessons, Games, Role Play, Snacks, and Crafts!
June 10-14 9:00 a.m. – noon $300
Tampa Yacht and Country Club
Dining Skills, Conversation and Listening, Social Conduct at Home, School & in Public Places, Properly Greeting
Others, Nurturing Friendships and Lots More!
Sign up today!

Polished Presence, Powerful Impact Social Skills for the Young Professional … We Mean Business!
2024-04-28 16:00 - 17:30 | Tampa Yacht and Country Club
Sunday, April 28th
4-5:30 p.m.
Tampa Yacht and Country Club
$99 pp (15% Discount for 5 or More Employees)
Click registration page to sign up today! Due to small class size, class credit is available if cancellation. For
questions, please call Kim at (813) 546-6002.
TOPICS
Part I: Professional Presence and Social Protocol
Polishing Your ‘Brand’
First and Lasting Impressions
Introducing Yourself
Your Handshake Means Business
Introducing Others
Face-to-Face Conversation Essentials
Networking – The Balancing Act
Social Self-Awareness
Part I: Dining Etiquette
Host and Guest Responsibilities
Napkin & Seating Etiquette
Ordering, the Bill and Gratuity
Navigating the Place Setting
Proper Use of Utensils
Salad, Bread & Butter
American and Continental Styles
Tips to Remember

The Art of Etiquette for Young Teens Ages 11-14
2024-04-28 14:00 - 15:30 | Tampa Yacht & Country Club, 5320 Interbay Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33611, United States
A Program Designed to Provide Young Teens with the Skills Necessary to Communicate and Thrive in Today’s Digital
World.
Social Media Netiquette – Contrast: Positive and Negative Impacts of Social Media, Managing Your Digital Footprint,
Cell Phone, and Online Etiquette, The Power of Unplugging.
Communication – Composing Impactful Conversations, Practicing Small Talk, Question and Answer Volley,
Conversation Pitfalls.
Respect and Self-Awareness – Consideration and Respect at Home, School, and in Public Places, Impact of
Understanding Self-Awareness and It’s Effects on Others.
Sunday, April 28th (Ages 11-14) 2-3:30 $75
Tampa Yacht & Country Club*
Class Size is limited. *Members and non-members welcome!
Click registration page to sign up today! Due to small class size, class credit is available if cancellation. For
questions, please call Kim at (813) 546-6002
