Geneva Park District Summer 2017 Program Guide Summer 2017 | Page 63

Creating “ rising stars ” ... One child at a time !

• We pride ourselves in giving each participant the special attention they need to prepare them for a world of possibilities . Our programs are tailored to fit the progressive needs of the participant .

• Qualified instructors will teach your child in a safe and positive environment .

• The instructor reserves the right to place students in the appropriate class for their best training .

Class Placement

General class placement is determined by the age of a child . Invitation only classes are restricted by ability to optimize the learning experience for all skill levels . Evaluations are necessary and last about 20 minutes .

Please contact Keith Schmerer at ( 630 ) 232-4542 or email kschmerer @ genevaparks . com to schedule an evaluation .

Class Locations

Jungle Gym : Ages 12 months - 10 years old The Jungle Gym is located at the Sunset Community Center in rooms 109 / 110 .

High School Gymnastics Gym The High School Gymnastics Gym is located at Geneva High School . Enter at Logan Street through the Mack Olson Gym entrance . Turn left at the main hallway and take stairs on your left to Gymnastics Gym entrance .

Jump ! Tumble ! Flip ! Gymnastic and Tumbling Birthday Parties ! Turn to page 47 for details .

Tumbling & Gymnastics Class Descriptions

Parent / Tot Classes ( 30 minute classes )

Our Parent / Tot program is specifically designated for the children who are just beginning to walk through the age of two . Children participate in the class accompanied by an adult . Classes are 30 minutes and begin with an opening activity and continue with three activity circuits followed by a final activity . Through each of the three circuits , students are encouraged to hang on the bars , jump on the mini trampoline and more . Our scaled down equipment is perfectly designed for our young students . Classes include : Gym Roos - 1 year old w / Parent , Gym Koalas - 2 years old w / Parent .

3-6 year old Classes ( 45- 60 minute classes )

The Jungle Gym offers gymnastics classes for children 3 to 6 years old . Children participate independently in these classes . All classes begin with an opening activity / stretch and continue with circuits . Students are introduced to the basic elements of gymnastics . Classes include : Gym Pandas - 3 years old , Gym Bears - 3 & 4 years old , Cubs - 3 & 4 years old ( Boys Only ), Gym Monkeys - 4 years old , Gym Cheetahs - 4-6 years old , KinderGymnastics - 5-6 years old .

GGA Preparatory Team Classes

Is your child ’ s ultimate goal to end up on our GGA Competition Travel Team ? Below are classes gymnasts can progress through to reach the ultimate goal of being on our competitive / feeder travel team . Outside of Level 1 gymnastics , all other classes require a certain skill set to move into the next level . Each session is progressive to allow kids the opportunity to grow and advance . At the end of each session our staff will recommend class placement . * Please note each child develops differently in gymnastics , some kids will advance quicker than others . Our staff places all gymnasts where they will be the most successful .

Below is the class progression to get to our team :

Girls Level 1 ( 6-10 years ) Perfect place to start your gymnastics career , no experience needed . Hot Shots ( 4-7 years ) ( For more advanced younger students ), Girls Level 2 ( 6 + years ) ( Instructor or skill approval required before entering ), Prep 3 ( 6 + years ) ( Instructor or skill approval required before entering ), GGA Competitive Team B , GGA Competitive Team A .

Geneva Gymnastics Academy ( Travel Gymnastics Team ) Levels 3-10 ( This incorporates GGA Team A & B ) The Geneva Gymnastics Academy is the Geneva Park District ’ s AAU-USAG sanctioned competition team . This also serves as a feeder program to the Geneva High School Gymnastics Team . Our highly competitive team competes in meets around the state during the season and trains year round . GGA is fun and builds self-confidence , strength , and coordination . The higher the level the more time commitment is necessary from the gymnast and their parents . For more information , e-mail our Gymnastics Director , Kim Hostman at khostman @ genevaparks . com or call ( 630 ) 232-4542 .

Private Lessons ( Per person / per hour )

Advance your gymnastics skills today . Private gymnastic lessons are available . For more information , please call Keith at ( 630 ) 232-4542 or email kschmerer @ genevaparks . com

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