Tot Gymnastics
WHAT IS TWINKLING TOTS ALL ABOUT?
Our Twinkling Tots Program focuses on fun while teaching the basics of tumbling and gymnastics. Every lesson includes goal-oriented games that make learning new activities fun. The children are placed into a class based on their age, and move up as their skills develop. With our fantastic teachers and variety of equipment, your child will be sure to enjoy being a Twinkling Tot!
BABIES AND BUDDIES
*Meets for 45 minutes, for 18-27 months old. This class provides a great way to spend "one on one" time with your little buddy. This class is full of action packed activities that enhance bonding in a safe, fun learning environment. The babies and the buddies in this class work on gross motor skills and following an obstacle course while learning some gymnastics basics.
KIDS AND COMPANY
*Meets for 45 minutes, for 27 - 36 months olds. This class incorporates mom, dads, grandmas, grandpas, aunts, uncles, or other guardian into your child's gymnastic development. Members of this class will enjoy activities using the foam pit, trampolines, bubbles, blocks and even shaving cream, all while learning gymnastics basics! The fun and excitement never end in this class!
BABY DIPPERS
*Meets for 30 minutes, for 3 year olds. This class is an introduction to gymnastics. Children will be learning gross motor skills, how to follow an obstacle course and beginning skills on floor, balance beam, and bars.
LITTLE DIPPERS
*Meets for 40 minutes, for 4 – 4.5 year olds. Children in this class will learn the fundamentals necessary to begin back rolls on a wedge mat, cartwheels, backbends, general bar strength, walking on a medium height beam, and more!
BIG DIPPERS
*Meets for 55 minute, for 4.5 – Kindergarten. These class works on perfecting the same skills as Little Dippers, as well as introducing some new skills. Your Big Dipper will start working towards more backbend skills and you will see more of an emphasis on working independently.
GYM STARS/GYM STAR BOYS
*Meets for 55 minutes, for 4-6 year olds. This class is for students who have mastered all skills in Big Dippers. The program focuses on handstands, backbends, stronger beam skills and more difficult bar skills.
MINI STARS
*Meets for 1 hour & 15 minutes, for 4 to 6 year olds. Students in this class have passed through our Gym Stars class. This class works on front limbers, flip flops, difficult bar skills and high beam. Upon entering first grade, children will move to an Intermediate class in the Rising Stars Recreational Program, if ready.
MINI TEAM (2 Days Required)
*Meets for 1 hour & 15 minutes, twice a week. Children in this class have been invited from our Mini Stars class. This class works on perfecting basics, incorporating technique, strength and body positions into each gymnast. Gymnasts will be preparing for our Shooting Stars Competitive Program.
Upon entering first grade, children will receive the option of entering into several new and exciting classes that will help them specialize the basic skills learned in their Twinkling Tots lessons.