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Child Gymnastics FAQ
“What are the benefits of child gymnastics?”
The greatest benefit of our developmental child
gymnastics program is that it promotes motor skill development – or, the
child’s ability to effectively use their muscles. This promotes balance,
rhythm, coordination and flexibility. It strengthens more than the child’s body
– it strengthens the child’s listening skills, emotional maturity, intellectual
awareness and social skills.
“What activities are taught in The Little Gym’s® child gymnastics program?”
In the program, children learn vaulting, tumbling, bar
and balance beam techniques. It is a great source of physical activity that
does not promote the negative feelings that come from excessive competition.
Instead, they will simply enjoy the freedom of movement and learning new
physical skills.
“Do child gymnastics offer anything more than just playing?”
Yes. Through a guided program, children learn how to
perform various feats that make them more physically confident. What’s more,
they will develop mental confidence from achieving what they set out to do.
“What age ranges do The Little Gym’s® programs cover?”
Pre-school and kindergarten child gymnastics programs
are for children age 3 - 6. This progressive physical development program lets
children begin to spread their wings without their parents. Grade school
gymnastics are for ages 6 -12, which is broken out into beginner, intermediate
and advanced programs.
Most importantly, children are not expected to be the
best. They only have to try their hardest. The setting is non-competitive and
children advance to the next level of child gymnastics only when they are
ready.
The Little Gym® also offers karate, summer and holiday
camps, and birthday parties – all geared towards teaching children the
confidence they’ll need to succeed in life. They will walk away able to meet
new challenges, and unafraid to try new things.
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