Practice times 5/7-5/11
Practice Time for the week of May 21st will be as follows:
 
Bugs and Birds
(4-19 mos.)
Wednesday, May 22nd @ 12:00pm
 
Beasts and Super Beasts
(19 mos. to 3 yrs.)
Thursday, May 24th @ 7:00pm
  
Pre-K ages 3-5
Monday, May 21st @ 2:30pm
 
Good Friends and Grade School (ages 5-12)
Friday, May 25th @ 3:00pm
 
YouTube!
We now have a presence on YouTube. Search for us under the channel TheLittleGymShakerHt  The first videos are of our dance instructors performing the Pre-K and Grade School dances. Great for getting a little extra practice in at home!
Now announcing . . .
We are pumped to be able to offer ANOTHER great Anytime, Summertime Camp on Wednesday afternoons! It will be every week from 1-4pm (with the exception of July 4th). Call today to take advantage of our additional gym time.
Excused Absence & Make-up Policy Reminder

Just a quick reminder about our policies regarding excused absences and make-up classes:

 

Make-up classes are offered for classes missed provided that you notified us in advance, and your tuition is current.  Make-up classes must be scheduled in advance to ensure there is adequate space in the class. 

 

Refunds are not givem for missed classes.  NO EXCEPTIONS!  We will do everythingto help you schedule your make-up in any age appropriate class; however make-up classes are not guaranteed.

 

Please take note that we will only be able to offer a make-up class if your child's tuition is current.  You will be unable to use them if you choose not to continue with classes at The Little Gym. 

 

Also, please keep in mind that we will only be able to give you an excused absence if you call ahead, so please let us know if you cannot make it in - we would be happy to reschedule!

 

Please give us a call if you have any questions!

(216) 752-9049

Anytime Summertime Kids Camp at The Little Gym - Themes and Dates

June 11-15 Jolly Roger’s Hidden Treasure

The “Little Gym Pirates” embark on unforgettable adventure on Pirate Island as they search for the “Jolly Roger’s Hidden Treasure” - the silliest pirate that ever tickled a squid!  Searching for strange clues that have our little pirates doing everything from straddle rolls to back handsprings is just a sample of what is in store.  Will they find the treasures?  What kind of incredible pirate gymnastics and games does Jolly Roger do to get his “jollies?”  You’ll just have to hop on board and see!

June 18-22 Legends, Fables & Folklore
Wonder and fascination will be brought to life during this week of Legends, Fables and Folklore!  Has your child ever pretended to be a Unicorn, Dragon or Mermaid?  Do they love the stories of “Robin Hood” or “Cinderella”?  The kids will get to bring these and other characters and stories to life this week – and get some great exercise at the same time!

June 25-29 X-treme Sports of ALL Sorts
Tired of the regular old sports?  How about challenging yourself with some X-treme Sports – TLG Style?!  The kids will have a BLAST taking part in some creatively-modified X-treme sports activities such as “Base Jumping”, “Cliff-Diving”, “Surfing” and even “Zorbing” – riding INSIDE our donut!  All of these safe activities are sure to Thrill!

July 2-6 From Islands to Icebergs!
Have you ever been to the North Pole?  How about to the tropical islands of the south pacific?  Your kids will pretend to frolic and play in both of these incredible destinations in the same day – everyday of camp!   From polar bears, penguins and snow caves to luaus, coconut trees and volcanos; the kids will have a blast participating in exciting adventures in these two earthly extremes!

July 9-13 Secret Agent: “Gyms Bond”!
“My name is ‘Bond’, ‘Gyms Bond’!  You get the point!  Our campers will have an adventure-packed week pretending to be “secret agents”  Each day includes fun, creative activities and games including “secret hiding places”, “searching for clues to a solve a mystery”, and fun “catch me if you can” – challenges!

July 16-20 Superheroes!
Look up in the sky!  It’s a bird!  It’s a plane!  No – it’s your Superhero child flying, dashing and speeding around The Little Gym “saving the day” with their super powers!  The kids will have fun pretending to be their favorite superhero during this Marvel-ous week of camp!  We’ll even have some visits throughout the week by our REAL-LIFE superheroes – police officers, firefighters and -paramedics! 

July 23-27 TLG’s Crazy Carnival!
Carnival rides and games in The Little Gym?  Crazy, right?  Well that’s exactly what we have planned for our “campers” this week!  Using our safe equipment, music and imagination we will create all of this and more.  Oh, and don’t forget about the carnival “Talent Show” on the last day!  “Come one, come all to TLG’s Crazy Carnival”!

July 30- August 3 Hip-Hop Karate Chop!
As the theme suggests, this week will be an incredible action-packed combination of karate and hip-hop dance skills!  Whether your child is already a “dancer in the making”, an aspiring “ninja” – or just a curious little “mover”, this camp will be an energetic, rhythmic adventure like no other! 

August 6-10 Sky Rangers!
“Please fasten your seatbelts and know that your Imagination may be used as a floatation device!”  The children’s imaginations will truly SOAR this week as they pretend to fly in helicopters, zeppelins, flying saucers, jetpacks – and more!  “How will they do this?” – you may ask!  Leave that to us!  Providing creative, fun-filled adventures is our specialty!  

August 13-17 Lights, Camera, Action!
Who knows how many of our TLG campers of today just might be the Movie Stars or Broadway actors of tomorrow?  What we DO know is that each child will have many fun-filled creative movement, role-playing and even acting experiences this week!  By the end of the week we just might even have a “World Premier Movie” – starring all of our campers – to show the parents!  

Practice Time FAQs
Practice Time FAQs
Parents, have you heard the exciting news?! The Little Gym has added another opportunity for your child to Get Moving and have Serious Fun with us! It's called Practice Time. You can sign your child up to come for an additional 30-45 minutes (depending on age group) where they'll get to practice last week's skills, play a fun game and make new friends! Since Practice Time is new to all of us, here are some FAQs to help you figure out what it's all about.

 

What is Practice Time?

Practice Time is an opportunity for your child to Get Moving for more Serious Fun at The Little Gym! It is a 30-45 minute session that is based on the previous week's Lesson Plan. The children will explore on the equipment, practice the skills they learned last week and participate in other group activities.

 

How is Practice Time different from Classes?

The Curriculum for our classes is very structured and theme-based whereas Practice Time leaves more time for independent exploration. Practice Time is based on the previous week's Lesson Plan so the kids will review skills that they've learned and play games they know.

 

Is this similar to open gym?

No. Practice Time has been created to give your child more opportunities to learn physical skills, enhance their listening skills, and build their self-confidence in a safe environment. Practice Time is also divided by age group.

 

OK, I am excited. Tell me more!

Each Friday, an email will go out to all families with students currently enrolled in classes listing the practice times for the coming week. The times and age groups offered will change weekly to allow for everyone to get a chance to come. To enroll, you will need to call us at 216-752-9049 and reserve a space. Space is limited, so it is very important that you call before coming. Reservations are required.

 

How long is it?

Parent Child Practice Time will be 30 minutes. Pre-K and Grade School will be 45 minutes.

 

My child is signed up for dance/sports skills/karate. When do we get to come?

You would attend during the age- appropriate time. Since gymnastics is the core of each program we offer, we are giving kids the opportunity to practice their gymnastics skills. These skills contribute to their balance and flexibility which are also vital to sports, karate and dance.

 

Can I bring a child not enrolled in class to Practice Time?

Since Practice Time works on skills the kids have been working on in class, it is very important that the child coming to Practice Time is enrolled in class. Unenrolled friends or siblings are welcomed to watch from the lobby (babes in arms must be in a carrier).

UPDATED Parent's Survival Nights for 2012
Calling all parents who could use a few hours to themselves (yes, we mean you)! Schedule your kids for a Parent's Survival Night or two- we take care of the kids and you get a couple of hours off. We'll have them jumping, climbing, rolling through hoops with plenty of giggles throughout. C'mon, you know you deserve it!
Call now or enroll online for:
January 28 Snow Friends
February 11 Lincoln's Logs
February 25 Presidential Party
March 10 Green People UNITE!
March 24 Bubble-palooza
April 14 Dino Laughter
April 28 Backwards YTRAP
May 5 Cinco de Mayo
May 19 Beach Blast
June 2 Summer is HERE
Remember, Parent's Survival Night is for kids ages 3 - 12 years old.
Announcements!
OUR MOST POPULAR PROMOTION EVER- 50% off. If your child is enrolled in multiple classes within a semester, the first class will be regular price and all additional classes will be at a 50% discount. 
 
CONTINUING THROUGH SEASON 2011/2012 Bugs classes are being offered for 50% off tuition.  Do you have a new additional to your family?  Are they between the ages of 4 and 10 months?  It's never too early to begin their motor skill development!
 
 
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Weather Policy
The Little Gym will be open, even during some inclimate weather, and we generally do not follow Shaker/University/Cleveland Heights school closinings.  However, if we are closed or have any delays, it will be posted on WKYC, our Facebook Page, and we will have an answering machine message as well.  As always, if you are unable to make it to a class, please call us in advance to let us know and we can schedule a makeup for you!
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