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ABOUT OUR PROGRAM:
Our pre-school program is based on the way that young children develop and learn naturally. Research shows that early stimulation of a child's brain, especially through movement, helps to create and solidify brain synapses and can have long-lasting positive effects on your child's learning attitude and behaviors well beyond the pre-school years into elementary and even on to adulthood. With this knowledge, our program includes many activities that you might not see in another gymnastics class. Our curriculum is created specifically for our students. Gymnastics professionals across the country agree that the developmental needs of preschoolers are different than those of school-age children. A top-notch pre-school gymnastics program should include more than just gymnastics skills and should not be based solely on the USAG competitive skills. Fun and safety are the basis of every class at Leaps & Bounds!
TODDLER CLASSES
Tip-Toe-Tots
Walking-36 months w/Parent
A 45-minute class designed especially for your busy toddler: Singing, dancing, motor skill development. Structured circle and gymnastics skill activities, child-directed exploratory time, and opportunities to build positive relationships with self, peers and you! Please read the class expectations for this class prior to beginning the class. Maximum teacher: student ratio is 1:10.
PRE-SCHOOL CLASSES
Jumping Beans
3 year olds & 4 year olds new to gymnastics
We now offer a special gymnastics class just for 3 year olds and 4 year olds with very little or no gymnastics experience! This class focuses on taking/waiting turns, following directions and learning to listen to the teacher. Basic skills include gymnastics terminology and positions, rolls, supports & hangs on bars, walks on the beam, and beginning bounces on the trampoline.
Lil' Skippers
4 & 5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten
The pre-school years are an important time in a child's life- and oh what fun! These 45-minute classes are a unique blend of gymnastics skills, gross motor skill development, musical exploration, rhythmic experiences, reinforcement of letters, numbers and colors, and positive social interaction cleverly introduced through age-appropriate and kid-friendly themes. Maximum teacher:student ratio is 1:6.
Hot Shots
Advanced pre-school class for 4 -6 year olds
This 55-minute class is for 4-6 year olds with a minimum of 1 year gymnastics experience and who have mastered pre-requisite skills such as: cartwheel, bridge-up, kick-over on the wedge, backbend on the wedge, pull-over on the bars. To be eligible for this class, children must also demonstrate excellent focus and attention skills. Maximum teacher:student ratio is 1:8.
Rollers
New Beginners 5 & 6 year olds
Rollers Gymnastics is a 55-minute co-ed class designed as a new beginner gymnastics class for children ages 6 & 6. The children will be introduced to tumbling, trampoline, uneven bars and beam. This is a structured class that will focus on cartwheels, handstands, forward & backward rolls on floor; they will also begin to work on building strength and flexibility. On the bars they will focus on front support, forward roll dismount, bent arm hang, casts, swing & regrasp and toes up to the bar. On the beam kids gymnasts will focus on walks: forward, backward, sideways, pivot turn, v-sit & front scale. On the trampoline: kill the bounce, safe landing position, jumps forward, backward, sideways, also tuck, straddle, pike and 1/2 turn. This is a great class to build self-esteem and solid gymnastics foundation. Maximum teacher: student ratio is 1:6
2013 CLASS SCHEDULE 2013 SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE
Infant & Toddler Class Expectations Preschool Class Expectations
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