Gymnastics...because the world looks different upside down
Class Descriptions
TumbleKids
Gymnastics
TumbleKids (3-5
years): The two goals of these classes are (1) to raise each child's
confidence level by encouraging them to go beyond their own expectations
and perceived willingness to try and (2) to develop each child's
kinesthetic awareness, physical ability, and coordination. Gymnastics
movement patterns and skills, as well as other developmental movements are
the "tools" we use to challenge each child to go beyond their self-imposed
boundries. Then gradually, by design, these "tools" become the object of
our secondary goal...teaching and refining gymnastics movement patterns
and skills. This broad-based approach helps prepare each child for future
involvement in all athletics including, of course, gymnastics. But please,
don't tell your child about these goals...they think TumbleKids is just
Pure Fun!
TumbleKids (Three-year with Parent): All the skills of the three
year old class but with extra "help" from Mom or Dad.
TumbleKids with parent (1-2 years): TumbleKids with parent is
family fun...wrapped in a professionally planned, educationally sound
program of developmental movements and sensory motor experiences. The
program is designed to guide you in helping your child, 12 months through
2 years of age, reach his or her physical, mental, and emotional
potential. This is accomplished in a truly enjoyable environmant through
the delightful medium of play. Activities include music, finger plays,
pretend play, climbing, jumping, beginning tumbling and other
pre-gymnastics skills.
Rhythmic TumbleKids (3½-5 years): NEW FORMAT! This class for boys
and girls combines gymnastics skills, just like in the TumbleKids class,
with creative movement, rhythm and rhythmic apparatus (hoops, ribbons, balls,
etc.) This combination will be used to
develop motor skills, balance, coordination, spatial awareness, strength,
and agility.
Beginner & Beginner
Kindergarten: For boys or girls with little or no gymnastics
experience. Emphasis will be on basic skills and gaining a good
understanding of gymnastics terminology.
Advanced Beginner: For boys or girls with a good working knowledge
of basic skills. Improvements of those skills and progressive skills for
Intermediate level will be emphasized.
Intermediate: For students who have mastered gymnastics skills and
progressions in the
Advanced Beginner level. This class will focus on refining skills, body
line, and technique along with introduction of more advanced skills.
Students must have been previously enrolled at the Intermediate level at
Kids Gym or have instructor recommendation.
Advanced: For students who have mastered all gymnastics skills and
progressions in the Intermediate level.
Students must have been previously enrolled at the Advanced level at Kids
Gym or have instructor recommendation.
Boys: Beginner through Intermediate levels. See above for
explanations of various skill levels.
Teen (All Levels): For
students 12 & above of all gymnastics levels. Emphasis will be on basic
through advanced skills with proper progression. This class is designed
with the needs of the teen gymnast in mind.
Teen (Elite): For
students 12 & above, at or beyond the advanced level. Instructor
recommendation only.
Open Gym: Drop in--
no pre-registration required. Payment
required at time of workout. Signed Kids Gym waivers are required for
participation. Cost: $9.00 per week.
Call Kids Gym for a skill evaluation if unsure of class placement.
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KIDS GYM INC.
(269) 323-7657
9027 Portage Industrial Drive Portage, MI 49024
Current Activities:
July 27-August 28: Term 2 dates
Sept. 8: Fall Session begins!
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