Why Summer Camp?
To me, there are two people in this world. Camp people and non-camp people. Having been to Summer Camp in Burnet, Texas every summer for the last 17 years (yes... I still go every Summer...) I consider myself a Summer Camp lover/expert/advocate/super star. Camp people are what makes this world exciting and beautiful. We love all people, we are confident, we are full of adventure, we work well in a team, and we aren't scared of anything. Are there non-camp people out there who share these qualities? Of course! But I know that each and every friend I have made through camp is all of these things and MUCH more. I also know that each and every one of them believe that their success in life as well as their overall awesomeness are all thanks to Summer Camp! As we grow older and get together a few times a year for weddings, baby showers, and even for "Alumni Camp", we are so very thankful for each other and for the time we shared together at camp when we were young.

When most people think of camp, they think of outdoor cabins, smores, horseback riding, and lots of sweating and dirtiness. While this is similar to my experience, there are many other forms of camp out there. There is computer camp- where like-minded computer geniuses get together for a coding and design adventure. There is art camp- where creative friends work together and let their imaginations soar. There is camp for adults, camp for children, and even camp for the smallest of kiddos... which is where my love for The Little Gym comes into play.

When I became a part of The Little Gym, I was told that we had Summer Camps during the day for kids 3-8 years old. I smiled and thought to myself...

"Camp? This isn't worthy of the GREATNESS! Camp is for older kids! You are supposed to leave home and fight to learn and achieve on your own without parents... making friends, working together, gaining confidence, and basically FIGURING OUT WHO YOU ARE! This isn't CAMP!"

Boy, was I wrong. Camp at The Little Gym does for small children what camp in the great outdoors did for me- just in a different way!

I came upon and article posted by a Summer Camp for girls in North Carolina called Rockbrook. They list reasons why parents should choose camp for their kiddos and as I was reading it I realized that camp is camp- no matter how big or how small. This article can relate to kids who are away for two week at rocking climbing camp just as much as it can relate to a four year old attending day camp at The Little Gym. Camp creates camp people... that's what is important. Below is a portion of the post from Rockbrook. I hope you understand that no matter what, camp DOES SOMETHING GREAT for kids. Camp is WONDERFUL and I hope you all have the opportunity to give this gift to your children some day.

At camp, children...

- Spend their day being physically active – As children spend so much time these days inside and mostly sitting down, camp provides a wonderful opportunity to move. Camp is action!

- Experience success and become more confident – Camp helps children build self-confidence and self-esteem by removing the kind of academic, athletic and social competition that shapes their lives at school. With its non-competitive activities and diverse opportunities to succeed, camp life is a real boost for young people. There’s accomplishment every day. Camp teaches kids that they can.

- Gain resiliency – The kind of encouragement and nurture kids receive at camp makes it a great environment to endure setbacks, try new (and thereby maybe a little frightening) things, and see that improvement comes when you give something another try. Camp helps conquer fears.

- Unplug from technology – When kids take a break from TV, cell phones, and the Internet, they rediscover their creative powers and engage the real world— real people, real activities, and real emotions. They realize, there’s always plenty to do. Camp is real!

- Develop life-long skills – Camps provide the right instruction, equipment and facilities for kids to enhance their sports abilities, their artistic talents, and their adventure skills. The sheer variety of activities offered at camp, makes it easy for kids to discover and develop what they like to do. Camp expands every child’s abilities.

- Grow more independent – Camp is the perfect place for kids to practice making decisions for themselves without parents and school teachers guiding every move. Managing their daily choices in the safe, caring environment of camp, children welcome this as a freedom to blossom in new directions. Camp helps kids develop who they are.

- Have free time for unstructured play – Free from the overly-structured, overly-scheduled routines of home and school, life at camp gives children much needed free time to just play. Camp is a slice of carefree living where kids can relax, laugh, and be silly. At camp we play!

- Learn social skills – Coming to camp means joining a close-knit community where everyone must agree to cooperate and respect each other. When they live in a cabin with others, kids share chores, resolve disagreements, and see firsthand the importance of sincere communication. Camp builds teamwork.

- Make true friends – Camp is the place where kids make their very best friends. Free from the social expectations pressuring them at school, camp encourages kids to relax and make friends easily. All the fun at camp draws everyone together— singing, laughing, talking, playing, doing almost everything together. Everyday, camp creates friendships.

See? Camp is great. I've added a video about Summer Camp too.. watch it and listen to why these kids love going to camp every year! Love, Ms. Paige

Hip Hop is on its way to The Little Gym!
A Hip New Dance Program is Rollin' Out! We’re changing up the beat and introducing a new new Hip Hop class! Hip Hoppers will introduce fun and funky moves to kids 4-6 years old! This class combines the best parts of Hip Hop and Gymnastics to put a fresh spin on some old-school moves! The class is half dance, half gymnastics. Kids will be exposed to jazz and Hip Hop styles, learning specific moves and exploring creative freestyle dance. They will even have the chance to choreograph and interpret their own self-expressive moves, dancing their way to a more confident groove! Ready to join the dance crew? Hip Hoppers (4-6 years old) classes start the week of January 21st! For more information or to enroll, speak with a team member today! 281-558-9500
The Little Gym's Member Promises


MEMBERSHIP HAS PRIVILEGES!
While your child benefits from classes, your whole family can enjoy the privileges of membership. Discounts on Awesome Birthday Bashes, Camps, and even Parent Survival Nights allow everyone to get in on the fun. Plus, members benefit from Priority Enrollment status, ensuring first choice of classes in subsequent semesters. See, it’s good to be a member!

LOOK AT ME! LOOK AT ME!
Your child will accomplish amazing things while they are participating in class. We encourage all parents and visitors to observe these accomplishments through the viewing windows in the lobby (unless you are enrolled in a Parent/Child class). To ensure your child’s safety and the safety of the other children in class, we ask that you assist us in keeping other children and siblings out of the gym.

IN CASE YOU CAN’T STAY.
Your child’s enrollment at The Little Gym is an investment in his or her future; however, we understand that certain circumstances prevent members from continuing with the program. With a 30-day cancellation notice, you will be entitled to a refund for any scheduled classes which occur after your 30 day cancellation period is over. Refunds do not apply to classes that have already occurred, so be sure to give us immediate notification when you are choosing to withdrawal from the program. Once the 30 days are over, you will be refunded any unused tuition less of any discounts received upon enrollment. Members will be entitled to refunds when there are more than 6 weeks remaining in a semester.

CAN’T MAKE IT TO CLASS? NO PROBLEM!
Attending classes each week is the best way to keep the excitement and momentum going. But, whether it’s a stuffy nose or a trip to Grandma’s, we know some circumstances may keep your child from attending each week. You will be given a make-up class in the place of a missed class as long as notification is provided before the missed class begins. In order to maintain proper student-teacher ratios, reservations are required for a make-up, so please call ahead. Make-ups will carry over into subsequent semesters, as long as the child is enrolled in that semester!

SAFE, SOUND & SQUEAKY CLEAN!
Now that you’re a member, our home is your home. So, we work hard to ensure each visit is clean and safe for you and your family. Daily and weekly cleaning and sanitation helps keep things sparkly and neat. Rest assured that all mats, equipment, floors and furniture were selected with safety in mind. How can you help? We’re glad you asked. To maintain a safe environment, we simply ask that all children enter the gym in their bare feet, without jewelry, and with appropriate clothing.

YOUR BEST INVESTMENT, EVER!
You have the option of paying your tuition in full or choosing from one of our payment plans. You will be provided with the due dates associated with each payment plan to help you choose the best tuition option for your family. When you choose one of our payment plans you will be guaranteed hassle-free automatic recurring payments to the credit or debit card of your choice. If you would like to change your card information, simply notify us in writing and we’ll be happy to update your account. Your child’s spot in his or her class is guaranteed by maintaining current tuition.
Dora the Explorer is coming to The Little Gym
Throw a special birthday adventure with Dora and her friends! Are you looking for a unique birthday adventure for your child? Well, load up your backpack and head on over to The Little Gym! Nickelodeon and The Little Gym have partnered to create “Dora the Explorer” themed birthday parties with a special storyline and music from the Emmy award-winning animated preschool series. A Dora the Explorer Birthday Adventure at The Little Gym is the perfect way to make the big day extra special. Your birthday child and their friends will have the entire facility to themselves to take part in a fun imaginative adventure with Dora and the whole explorer gang. The birthday guests will help Dora overcome obstacles to find the Birthday Wands which they will use to fly to the top of Birthday Mountain! During the adventure, they’ll cross Crocodile Lake, jump and bounce through Isa’s Flowery Garden, and more. Along the way, the kids will encounter Tico the Squirrel, Swipper the Fox, and other friends from Dora’s world. In addition to leading the fun, The Little Gym team will handle everything from invitations to clean-up so you can rest easy and enjoy the fiesta! Many dates and times book up weeks in advance, so call today to reserve your celebration. Let us help make this the most memorable milestone yet!
Dance Classes for Toddlers
With our new 2012-13 School Year in it's first week, we've introduced a new Parent/Child program called Jazzy Beasts. This class allows parents the opportunity to expose their children to the art of dance, specifically ballet, at as young as 2 years old. With only our first week of classes behind us, the parent's are raving about how much fun it is and how excited they are to be dancing with their child. One Mom was even so kind and honest to share her own fear of dancing in the class, but to her surprise the fear quickly melted away once she experienced the program with her child. As adults, we often forget to "dance like nobody's watching," but this new program allows both parent's and their children to do just that.
 
Our Dance The Little Gym Way program has always been quite unique and unlike any other program I've ever experienced. The self-confidence, poise, core strength and attention detail dance allows a child to develop always amazes me. Those are just a few of the many benefits a child recieves by expressing themselves through dance in our program. Their light shines as they twirl, tumble and tippy-toe throughout the hour they are with us!
Dance is a Seriously Fun way to keep fit and healthy. Every style of dance builds stamina, flexibility, strength and coordination. It also helps children develop good posture and a positive attitude to staying fit as it releases that fun, feel-good factor and gives an emotional high. Confidence and self-esteem can also be built through the performance opportunities that come with dance.

Attending a dance class is not just about staying fit - it's about making new friends! Children can make new friends in their dance class and increase social skills through co-operating with others. Children will develop bonds of trust and quickly learn a code of courtesy within the class. The dance class can also provide a secure and supportive environment where children can explore their feelings and creativity over a common ground - dance.

Dancing involves using use both sides of your brain: one half for technique and control and the other for creativity and artistry. Dance can therefore increase brain productivity and children can increase their attention spans.
Dance is also a 'subject' which requires discipline and motivation, key skills in lifelong learning.

So, will you try dancing with us this Season? Will your child dance with us this Season? Whatever your choice, dance is good for the heart, soul and body. Take a moment and "dance like nobody is watching."
The Little Gym is Hiring

Here We Grow, Again!
 
The Little Gym of Memorial is actively recruiting for the following positions:
 
Part-Time Instructors and Full-Time Instructors
 
NOTE: All positions may require some evening and/or weekend shifts.  Please do not apply if you cannot meet this requirement.  In addition, applicants will have to pass a criminal background check and reference check.

Our The Little Gym Family

For over 33 years, The Little Gym has set the standard for progressive motor-skill development, by providing children with a foundation of confidence through non-competitive, gymnastics-based programs.  Our Parent/Child, Pre/K, and Grade School classes are all taught in a fun, safe and nurturing envrionment.
 
The operators own 3 The Little Gym's in the Houston area -- West Houston (Memorial), Copperfield, and Katy.  Instructors must be open to the possibility of working at more than one of our locations.

Why is The Little Gym a great place to work?

  • Positively impact children's lives
  • Strong sense of fulfillment
  • Keep fit as you work
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Comprehensive, ongoing career training
  • Fun, high energy work environment
  • Excellent opportunity for career growth and advancement

Instructor Responsibilities

Typical responsibilties include (but are not limited to):

  • Your primary responsibility will be to teach great classes based on our proven curriculum and teach methods, including Parent/Child, Pre-K, Grade School Gymnastics, and Birthday Parties, Camps and Parent Survival Nights
  • Know and understand The Little Gym philosophy and program.
  • Teach assigned classes and arrive in a timely manner in order to complete setup for class in accordance with lesson plans
  • Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Program and/or Gym Director
  • Provide excellent customer service and build relationships with new and existing members of the program

Experience Requirements:

  • Experience in child development, gymnastics, dance, team sports, or education
  • Outstanding customer service skills/ability to market programs
  • Coaching/teaching experience
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Organization, time management, and ability to multi-task
  • Positive attitude, high-energy, enthusiastic
  • Desire and ability to work in a team environment
  • Demonstrates high level of initiative and self-motivation
  • Exhibits professional demeanor
  • LOVES working with kids (4 months - 12 years)!

To apply, please forward your resume and cover letter to Angela Thacker at tlgcareers@gmail.com

Thank you!

 


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