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Big Vanilla Kids Fitness Classes
All programs will be prorated for late registrants. To receive the prorated fee, you must register in person. All Fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. Any changes made will result in a fee.
For Drop In capability to any of the fitness classes (Dance Excluded), parents may purchase a Big V Kids Punch Pass: This card can be used to attend a class on an occasional basis. A wavier must be completed for each child before participation in any program. Purchase Punch Cards at the Front Desk. Big Vanilla reserves the right to cancel a class and make schedule changes when necessary.
Climb and Splash: Ages 2.5 – 4 yrs
This class focuses on developing your child’s ability to tumble, learn pre-cartwheels, simple vaults, hopping, jumping, climbing, and balancing on and off our specialized equipment. This class also includes water safety skills and activities in the wading pool that will focus on developing pre-swimming skills, such as blowing bubbles, retrieving toys under water, kicking etc. Class size is limited to 8 participants. Participants must be dressed in swim suits. Participants must wear Gym Slippers for the gym time.
Creative Dance Level 1: Ages: 2.5-3.0
This dance class will introduce basic ballet positions and steps while using the child’s imagination. The class also includes stretches, coordination skill development, and fun dances using various props. The class is held in Community Center where there is no room for Parental viewing.
Creative Dance Level 2: Ages: 3.5-4.5
This dance class will introduce basic ballet positions and steps while using the child’s imagination. The class also includes stretches, coordination skill development, and fun dances using various props. The class is held in Community Center where there is no room for Parental viewing.
Creative Dance Level 2: Ages: 3.5-4.5
This dance class is a continuation of Level 1 that introduces basic ballet positions and steps. The class also includes stretches, coordination skill development, and fun dances using props. The class is held in Community Center where there is no room for parental viewing.
Dancing Feet: Ages: 3 -5 yrs
Get your feet moving in this introduction to Creative Movement and Ballet. Time will be spent learning the basic positions and movements of Ballet as well as using props to aid in the exploration of movements and imagination in Creative Movement. This class is held in the community center where there is no parental viewing available.
Dance Based Pilates w/ Amy this fall 2010: Age 8-Adult
Join Amy this summer for her special dance based pilates to strengthen your core and increase flexibility.
Imagination Motivation: Ages 4-7 yrs
Using our imaginations we would journey to creative destinations through fitness and fun using the Gerstung equipment to reach our final destinations! The activities, music, games and maneuvers on the equipment would all revolve around and incorporate the class theme. Children will be inspired to use their imagination and listening skills to motivate their minds and bodies to new destinations! Participants must wear Gym Slippers. 45 minute class. Classes are held in Big V Kids Gym.
Moving and Exploring: Ages 3–4 yr olds
This class is for the child that demonstrates independence from the parent, has an adequate attention span and the ability to follow simple directions. Children will participate in creative movement, tumbling, pre-cartwheels, simple vaults, hopping, jumping, landing, leaping, and locomotion in different directions, swinging, balancing, and weight transfer on and off our specialized equipment. Participants must wear Gym Slippers. Class held in Big V Kids Gym.
Tuesday's 2 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday’s 9:45 a.m.
Friday’s 9:45 a.m.
Moving, Stretching, and Exploring: Ages 3-5 yr olds
This class uses traditional yoga postures, breathing and relaxation techniques along with the movement exploration of our Gertsung curriculum to build the participants balance, strength, flexibility, and self esteem. These valuable ingredients help to support our children through childhood and beyond.
Max # of participants 8.
Parent and Child Gym: Ages 12 months–35 months
A fun filled parent/child activity class that includes songs, parachute games, balls, music and more. The child will develop motor skills, coordination, socialization, cooperation and reinforces cognitive development. Through the introduction of simple directions, rules, routines, and music, the child develops listening skills and a sense of organization. We require one adult per child enrolled in this class. 45 minute class. For safety reason siblings are not permitted in the instruction area. This class is held in the Big V Kids Gym. Gym shoes/slippers recommended but not required.
Thursday’s 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
Kids Yoga: Ages 3–5 yrs olds
Description: “Yoga helps children develop a healthy relationship with his or her body and promotes well being” Children derive enormous benefits from Yoga, especially when it feels like playing. Through movements and games inspired by animals, flowers and other familiar images, kids can build strength, flexibility and balance, they can develop focus and confidence, they will be inspired to be active and creative.
Programs for children Ages: 5 years old–12 years old
“Big Vanilla is committed to help fight childhood obesity and diabetes. We don’t want “one in three kids to be overweight or obese. Parents join us in the fight against Obesity. Lets get your children moving.”
Ballet I: Ages 5-7
This class uses and develops basic ballet technique. Dancers will also improve their strength and flexibility. Dancers learn fun choreographed dances that they will perform in a formal performance on June 14h at the Chesapeake Arts Center as part of SPARK Center for Creative & Performing Art's Spring Dance Concert.
Ballet II: Ages 8-10
This class uses and develops basic ballet technique. Dancers will also improve their strength and flexibility. Dancers learn fun choreographed dances that they will perform in a formal performance on June 14h at the Chesapeake Arts Center as part of SPARK Center for Creative & Performing Art's Spring Dance Concert.
Dance Craze: Ages 6-10
This hip hopping dance class will teach your child the latest moves while working on coordination and flexibility. The class is high energy and focuses on stretching, steps that develop rhythm, balance, strength and endurance. Students will learn fun routines in a positive and encouraging environment.
Junior Gym and Swim: Ages 7-12 years old
This class incorporates use of the Gerstung Equipment and the pool for climbing, balance, flexibility, strength and cardio conditioning. Classes begin . This class is held in the Kids Gym. Participants must be dressed in swim suits.
Junior Power Hour: Ages 7–9 years
This is a fitness class for kids utilizing cross training techniques. The experience offers unique equipment and a variety of exercise forms, to challenge and boost cardio and muscular endurance, increase strength and improve flexibility, while the participants exercise and have fun. This class is held in the Kids Gym.
Sports Yoga: Ages 7-12 years
Geared toward the athlete that wants to gain or maintain flexibility during the off-season. We will learn stretching methods that will lengthening our muscles, practice yoga poses that will increase our strength and use meditation techniques to focus our minds and “shake it off”. This class is held in the Kids Gym.
Ages: 9-12 years
Zumba 4 Kids: Ages 5 years and up
What is Zumba for kids? It is a high energy Latin Dance class. It is an exciting new way for kids to exercise and have fun. Today's children spend too much time watching TV or playing computer games and less time exercising. So, Parents get them involved in an exercise program that is fun!
NEW!!! Multiple Kids Fitness and Dance Class Discount: If the participant is enrolled in 2 or more programs, 10% discount on each class. Participants Must register simultaneously to receive discount.
In the event a program is cancelled, you will be notified and will receive a full credit or at your written request a full refund.
NO refunds after the first class. Big Vanilla reserves the right to cancel a class and make schedule changes. Register in person to receive the pro-rated fees.
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