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 Gymnastics Performance Classes:
 
The Gymnastic program is progressive and each session will review skills learned in the previous session and build on with more challenging skills, variations, and combinations. The 4th session students will practice routines and have the opportunity to participate in an exhibition style performance in April at the YMCA's Healthy Kids Day! All students should wear leotards or comfortable clothing that does not restrict movement. Students who participate in one class prior to the performance class will participate in the exhibition and receive an award medal. Students who take all four sessions, in either dance or gymnastics and participate in the exhibition will receive an award trophy. 7 week sessions!
 
SPECIAL NOTE: Students should wear comfortable clothing that does not restrict movement.
 
 
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 Kiddie Gym (3-4 year olds)
 
Each session explores different themes so students can take the whole year learning new and exciting things . This "first gym class" for your children builds strength, coordination, and self-confidence in a fun and positive way. We will use large gymnastic apparatus, manipulative objects, rhythm instruments, music and games as we explore new movement themes in each class.

45 Minute Saturday Classes:   9:30-10:15 am       FEE:  $45 Member   $60 Non-Member

Dates:    
Aug. 28-Oct. 9, 2010* "Who are YOU?"    
Oct. 23-Dec. 4, 2010 "On Your Mark, Get Set"    
Jan. 8-Feb. 19, 2011 "Shape Up"    
     
**No class on Saturday Sept. 4th class will be made up at the end of session
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 Tumbling Tykes (4-5 year olds)
 
A fun introduction to gymnastics – this class features stunts and tumbling skills, balance beam work, spring board and vaulting – plus movement & music activities and parachute games.

45 Minute Saturday Classes:  10:30-11:15 am     FEE:  $45 Member   $60 Non-Member

Dates:    
Aug. 28-Oct. 9, 2010* - Explores fundamental
movements, animal walks and stunts to build strength & coordination
Oct. 23-Dec. 4, 2010 - Emphasizes skills moving forward, side, & backward
Jan. 8-Feb. 19, 2011 - Introduces tuck, straddle & pike positions
     
**No class on Saturday Sept. 4th class will be made up at the end of session
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 Junior Gymnastics (6-7 Year Olds)
 
These progressive classes teach children the basics of gymnastics in two age groups. Each class includes a warm-up routine, review of previous skills and introduction of new skills in tumbling and acrobatics, balance beam, and vault.

One hour Saturday classes:  11:30-12:30 pm     FEE:  $50 Member   $65 Non-Member

Dates:    
Aug. 28-Oct. 9, 2010* - Introduces forward/sideward rolls, kick-ups; basic walks & gallops on balance beam; hips-up on floor & vault; hurdles off spring board.
Oct. 23-Dec. 4, 2010 - Emphasis on backward rolls &chek-off: mounts & poses on balance beam; straddle & pike position vaults
Jan. 8-Feb. 19, 2011 - This class adds on rolls & chek-off; turns & combinations on balance beam; & vaults with 1/4 turns.
 
**No class on Saturday Sept. 4th class will be made up at the end of session.
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 Youth Gymnastics (8-10 Year Olds)
 
These progressive classes teach children the basics of gymnastics in this age group and review previous skills and work on new skills in the areas of tumbling, balancing, and acrobatics; balance beam; spring board and vaulting.
     
Dates: FEE:  $50 Member $65 Non-Member
 
Aug. 28-Oct. 9, 2010* - Works on forward/backward roll variations & chek-off; basic mounts, dismounts, & walks on balance beam; squat, straddle & pike vaults.
Oct. 23-Dec. 4, 2010 - Adds variations on chek-off & backbend crabwalk; single leg mounts & combination steps on balance beam.
Jan. 8-Feb. 19, 2011 - Introduces cartwheel variations, headspring, & chestrolls; jumps & hops on balance beam; flank & rear vaults.
 
**No class on Saturday Sept. 4th class will be made up at the end of session.
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 Gymnastics Performance Classes
 
These exciting new classes offer the young gymnast the opportunity to use their skills in an exhibition style performance. Class will begin with a short warm-up, then will concentrate on practicing choreographed routines to be performed at the YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day on April 16. Each class will learn a group tumbling routine, individual balance beam routines, and a spring board/vault progression. 7 Week Session
     
Dates:  March 5-April 16, 2011 (Healthy Kids Day)    
   
Tumbling Tykes Performance: 4-5 Yr Olds, Sat. 10:30-11:15 am FEE:  $45 Member / $60 Non-Mbr
Jr. Gymnastics Performance: 6-8 Yr Olds, Sat. 11:30-12:30 am FEE:  $50 Member / $65 Non-Mbr
Youth Gymnastics Performance: 8-10 Yr Olds, Sat. 1-2 pm FEE:  $50 Member / $65 Non-Mbr
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