The Preschool Gymnastics program is designed to allow every child to develop gross motor skills while channeling abundant energy and introducing him or her to the wonderful sport of gymnastics. We provide a safe and fun-filled environment where we educate your child in basic gymnastics skills. Our staff is trained to help each child have fun and feel successful as they learn and grow.
Every Preschool Gymnastics class is 45 minutes long. We begin with 10 minutes of muscle stretching and warmup, to both prepare the gymnast's body for exercise and teach self-discipline. The class continues with 10 minutes at each of three stations designed to develop gymnastics ability. Each class is wrapped up with a "good bye" --- a song and dance for the younger children, and a gymnastics cheer for the older children - plus stamps. Every child also leaves class with a fun World Cup coloring page to take home.
SESSION 1 (FALL 2013) runs from Sept. 3, 2013 - Jan. 25, 2014. Open registration is ongoing.
LIST OF CLASSES
Cozy Cubs (Ages 2-3)
An innovative introduction to the world of gymnastics, Cozy Cubs teaches your child the fundamental skills involved in gymnastics. With an adult participant, your child will discover body awareness, basic gymnastics positions, and an introduction to gymnastics terminology. The Cozy Cubs class is full of opportunities for your child to roll down wedges, swing on the bars and rings, jump on trampolines, and explore our variety of colorful and creative obstacle courses.
Climbing Cubs (Ages 3-4)
Young gymnasts will find this class a slightly more structured opportunity to grow in their gymnastics ability. Climbing Cubs are in the gym without an adult participant for the first time. Your child will be encouraged to take turns, follow specific directions, and participate in group activities - expanding your child's sense of independence and self-confidence. Further, our staff will emphasize the gym's safety rules and self-discipline.
Courageous Cubs (Ages 4-5)
Through obstacle courses designed to develop a broad range of skills, your child will learn to be challenged with new moves and skills. Using a combination of preschool and competitive equipment modified for your child, each student will learn to expand his or her understanding of the sport of gymnastics.
Cartwheeling Cubs (Ages 4-5)
In this class, students will spend less time utilizing the preschool setups and instead will use recreational equipment and floor exercises to help them grow as gymnasts. The concepts of balance, strength, and flexibility will be emphasized while we begin to focus on form as well. Because these cubs are stronger and more capable, they are ready to take up the skills they have learned to a new level. This class is only being offered to the young gymnast who has been in our program for two or more years.
CONTACT: Marissa Wolpinsky
914-238-4967 ext. 27
