For Children and Parents alike there is a sense of pride accomplishment and satisfaction when a child masters a physical activity. Introducing a positive feeling about exercising at an early age will make for a life long love of healthy living.

At Fit for Kids Children's gym we hold age appropriate gym classes for children starting with 6 months. Our gym environment is clean, new, unique, and safe with state of the art gymnastic mats, custom built wood climbers and a beautiful blue and green nature theme throughout. Our classes assist children at all levels in building self confidence, self-esteem, gross motor skills, balance, flexibility and socialization skills. At each age group we have developed a program that balances free play, circle time and physical activities. Each week we have a new set up and a new program to keep both the Children and the adults stimulated.

Free Play: Each class begins with free play period.
This importantcomponent allows the children to explore the room, become accustomed to us and the other adults and children in the room.

Circle Time: The Benefits of circle are immense. By introducing ourselves to the kids, and if they can, asking them to say their name and who they came with, we teach self-awareness, awareness of others, turn taking and transition. The exercises we do to music, teaches the children about up and down, apart and together, high and low etc. We have two music movement songs and an age appropriate tumble skill. Many parents relate to us that the children play circle time at home. These activities assiszt the kids with school circle time as well.

Obstacle courses and other Physical activites: Each week for the walkers and children 3 and under we set up a different obstacle withplanks and mat tunnels. This prompt balance skills completion of task, independant thinking and fun. Each week we have fun but challenging activities such as climbimg a shaky rope ladder, hanging from rings swinging on a trapeze. These activites concentrate on strength and coordination

Manipulative: Playing with manipulative like balls, pollysports, scarves, and bean bags helps the children with large and small music developement and mathematical concepts such as how many and what size and classification. It also offiers a chance to control and manipulate their enviornment and provides children choices in a social context. Our large toy play time with cars, rockers and push toys play physcial while teaching turn taking and transition.

Transition Classes: Usually by the age of 3 the children are ready for their own class. The adults sit out and the children are in the gym wiht the teachers. These classes more closely resemble a PE class. The Children are challenged to have fun while mastering their skills. This is done in a noncompetitive enviornment where self-accomplishment and teamwork are praised. We add more gymnastics running and coordination and strength games.

Each new member enrolls into a week session. you will pick a day and time that is good for you and come once a week to that class. The success of the class depends upon the child feeling comfortable with not only the teachers but with the other children and adults. Children thrive on routine and the classes depend upon your participation. See Schedule for classes in your child's age group.

Summer Camp: Each year, begining in June and running through August, Fit for Kids offers a delightful summer camp for kids ranging in age from 3 years and up. This 2 hour optional drop off camp is offered Monday through Friday from 3:30 -5:30. There is a 10 class minimum, but you can pick your days! for example, you may enroll in two weeks, everyday, or you could sign up for all the tuesdays. What ever meets your needs trhoughout the summer, as long as the dates are determined ahead of time. Fun and exciting activites including gymnastics, sports games, circle time, music, story time, snack and arts & crafts projects. Student/teacher ratio is the best in town. Advanced registration is required and the classes do fill up so please call to enroll early.

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