A Good Sport is Always a Winner

The age old saying, "Actions speak louder than words," is true in many cases. But it's especially true when it comes to teaching children about good sportsmanship. Being a good sport means treating others with respect and displaying a positive attitude. This can be as simple as shaking hands with opponents before and after a game or acknowledging good plays made by others during play. Whether win, lose, or draw, real winners focus on the most important aspect of playing the game- having fun.
Children learn by example and by matching the actions of role models like you. Here are some ways you can help your child develop the habit of being a good sport:

  • Applaud good plays no matter who makes them.
  • Look for examples of good sportsmanship in professional athletes and point them out to your child.
  • As kids get older, let them choose what sports they want to take part in and decide the level of commitment they want to make.

Displaying good sportsmanship may not always be easy. But the benefits will carry through into every other aspect of life. Children that learn to be good sports understand the value of a positive attitude, respect for others, leadership, and empathy. And that's a winning play in any parent's playbook. 

Interested in introducing Sports Skills Development to your 3 - 6 year old? Check out our class schedule for our Mini Jacks and Cracker Jacks classes.

The Little Gym Torrance Summer Camps
Summer Camp at The Little Gym Torrance is like no other! Kids as young as 3 years up to 10 years old can come for 3 hours of fun-filled, themed activities throughout the summer! The schedule is completely open for your hectic summer lifestyle! We offer camp days Monday through Friday 10am-1pm. You buy camp packages in bulk (5 days, 10 days, 20 days, 30 days or ALL Summer Camp Pass). Then you schedule your days as it fits into your summer plans!
For more information on our AWESOME Summer Camp weekly themes, programs, schedules and pricing, click here or call us at 310-543-2333.
We look forward to seeing your child play, grow and have some SERIOUS FUN with us this summer.
Want to meet us in person and learn more? Come by for a free Introductory Class to get a feel of how uniquely amazing The Little Gym Torrance actually is!
You can also meet us in person at the 2013 Summer Camp Expo on Saturday, March 9th. Click on the link for details.
Geotagging Safety Tips

Did you know that most of the pictures you post on Facebook or send to friends via email or text include an invisible "Geotag"? A geotag embeds the location of where the picture was taken. Check out some important tips to consider regarding geotagging from our friends at Amber Alert GPS.
  • Always think twice before posting geotagged photos containing children.
  • Public settings such as a beach, an amusement park, or a camping trip in the mountains, might be fine for geotagging and can be a great way to keep tabs on the dates and locations of vacations and fun days. All the same, if this information reveals something personal about yourself or your family that should not be made public, think twice.
  • Never post geotagged photos while on vacation. These photos announce to the world that you're not home and that your house unattended.

Safety and savings! Visit http://www.thelittlegym.com/Pages/Partner-Offers.aspx to receive a special $20 discount on the Amber Alert GPS tracking device.

The Little Gym of Torrance is on Citicable 3
Want to know more about The Little Gym of Torrance as a leader in child development, business and in the community?  Check out this Torrance Citicable 3 segment.  You might see some familiar faces too!
Hip Hop Dance Torrance CA

A Hip New Dance Program is Rollin' Out!

 

We’re changing up the beat and introducing two new Hip Hop classes! Hip Hoppers will introduce fun and funky moves to kids 4-6 years old and Hip Hop Steppers will allow kids 6-12 years old to really get in the groove with more advanced skills.

 

Both classes combine 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 February 8th and Hip Hop Steppers (6-12 years old) classes start March 4th.  Click here to see our class schedule.

 

For more information or to enroll, speak with a team member today! 310-543-2333

Kids Night Out Torrance CA also known as Parents’ Survival Night

Kids Night Out Torrance CA or as we like to call it, Parents’ Survival Night...it’s like Recess for Moms and Dads

Parents call it a break from the kids. Kids call it a break from their parents. That sounds like a win-win situation to us. Our Parentsʼ Survival Nights Torrance CA let you enjoy some adult time to see a movie, catch up with friends or enjoy a meal without—ahem—your pint-sized food critics in tow. Meanwhile, your children get some quality “kid time” in a safe, fun, familiar place for a Kids Night Out Torrance CA with trained instructors who lead them through games and music-filled activities. We schedule Parentsʼ Survival Nights for the last Saturday of the month and on select other Saturdays. Spots fill quickly, so book soon for your win-win night off. Call 310-543-2333 to get registered, or visit our online schedule - http://www.thelittlegym.com/TorranceCA/Pages/psn-schedule.aspx

We Have Moved!
The Little Gym of Torrance is excited to announce our move to a brand new, state of the art facility!  Don't worry, we did not go far.  We are right across the street! 
 
Come visit us at our new gym:  21203A Hawthorne Blvd.  Although the address is Hawthorne Blvd., we are facing Torrance Blvd across the street from Little Company of Mary Hospital.  We are next to The Counter Burger, Starbucks and Yogurtland, so grab some yummies when you come by!
 
We look forward to seeing you soon!  Happy Handstands!
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