Big Vanilla Kids Fitness Classes


Spring 08 Programs Offered
Six Week Mini Session begins April 5 through May 16, 2008
Fall session begins in September.

Ages 1 year – 6 years old

No Refunds offered after the first class. To receive discounts for prorated classes or coupons, payments must be made in person at the front desk of Big V. Big Vanilla reserves the right to cancel a class and make schedule changes when necessary.

Summer Session of Kids Fun and Fitness Classes

Dates & Times: Starting June 9 – July 31.
Two ways to pay: Purchase a Kids Fitness Punch Card and come when you can, or register for entire session.
Monday’s: Moving and Groovin: Ages 5 & 6 years old, 45 minute class 6:30 p.m.
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Tuesdays’: Moving and Exploring: Ages 3 & 4 years old, 45 minute class 6:30 p.m.
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Wednesday’s: Junior Gym and Swim: Ages 7 – 12 years old, 60 minute class@ 6:30 p.m.
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Thursday’s: Parent and Child Gym: Ages 12 mos – 35 months, 45 minute class 6:30 p.m.
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8 Session Fee: Big V Members $72 / Non-Member: $104
NO Refunds after first class.

Punch Card Info: 5 visit card good for all Kids Fun ‘n Fitness Programs.
Fees: Member Price: $50 / Non-Member Price: $75. NO refunds for lost or unused cards.

Play Gym

This is where our youngest members are introduced to our creative climbing equipment. Here they playfully learn to move over, under, through, around and on apparatus in a safe manner. The main focus of this course is to increase the child’s body awareness and a sense of his/her surroundings in terms of sharing space. The parent learns to become the facilitator of the child’s movement discoveries. We require one adult per child enrolled in this class. For safety reasons siblings are not permitted in the instruction area.
Maximum Number of Participants: 20
Ages: 12 - 23 months
Primary Activity Room: Big V Kids Fitness Center
Dates & Times: Thursdays at 9:45 a.m.
Fees: Members $54/Non-Members $84
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Parent and Child Gym

This course is a fun way of furthering a parent/child relationship while the child develops balance, locomotion, strength, and flexibility. Through the introduction of simple directions, rules, and routines, the child develops listening skills and a sense of organization. We require one adult per child enrolled in this class. For safety reasons siblings are not permitted in the instruction area.
Maximum Number of Participants: 20
Ages: 24 -35 months
Primary Activity Room: Big V Kids Fitness Center
Dates & Times: Fridays 10:45 a.m.
Fees: Members $54/Non-Members $84
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Parent and Child Play Gym Combo

Climb and Splash

30 minutes of learning rolling, pre-cartwheels, simple vaults, locomotion skills in different directions, swinging, balancing, and weight transfer on and off our specialized equipment. Then 30 minutes of splash time in the pool. Drop off in Kids Fitness Center , participants must be dressed in swim suits, pick up is at the wading pool. Gym slippers required.
Maximum Number of Participants: 10
Ages: 2.5 - 4 years
Primary Activity Room: Big V Kids Fitness Center and Wading Pool
Dates & Times: Tuesdays 10:45 - 11:45 a.m.
Fees: Members $54/Non-Members $84
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Moving and Exploring

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 learn to accomplish rolling, pre-cartwheels, simple vaults, hopping, jumping, landing, leaping, locomotion in different directions, swinging, balancing, and weight transfer on and off our specialized equipment. Gym slippers required.
Maximum Number of Participants: 12
Ages: 3 and 4 year olds
Primary Activity Room: Big V Kids Fitness Center
Dates & Times: Mondays 9:45 a.m., Tuesdays 1:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m., Wednesdays 9:45 a.m., Fridays 9:45 a.m.
Fees: Members $54/Non-Members $84
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Movin’ and Groovin’

This is a program for children whose curiosity provides the motivation for learning. Our unique equipment set-ups and teaching technique, allow participants to challenge themselves both physically and mentally. Children work on spatial awareness, listening skills and the form and technique needed to conquer more difficult movement challenges. Gym slippers required.
Maximum Number of Participants: 12
Ages: 4.5 - 6 year olds
Primary Activity Room: Big V Kids Fitness Center
Dates & Times: Mondays 5:30 p.m., Saturdays 10:45 a.m.
Fees: Members $54/Non-Members $84
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Special Play Groups

Form your own playgroup gym. Bring your friends and join in the fun at Gerstung. Come jump, swing, climb and roll with your child. No instruction given. 1-1/2 hours.
Ages: 1- 6 years
Primary Activity Room: Big V Kids Fitness Center
Dates & Times: Schedule your time at our Club with Dawn Maltese at irishlassie7@verizon.net
Fees: Members $6 first child, Non-members $9 first child, Additional siblings $4 per child.
Pre-school field trips available too!
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Babysitter CPR Program: Baby Sitter’s CPR and First Aid By: Laurie Ferguson

*Would you know what to do if the child you were watching started choking, stopped breathing, or injured themselves? This is the perfect class for teens preparing to babysit or currently babysitting. . You will learn CPR and emergency first aid. These lifesaving skills will help prepare you for an emergency. You are the most important link in the chain of survival! You can make a difference. Read the flier...
Instructor: Laurie Ferguson
Number of Participants: 15
Ages: 12 years and up
Primary Activity Room: Big V Kids Fitness Center
Dates & Times: April 20th 1 p.m.-5:30 p.m.; June 8th 1 p.m.-5:30 p.m.; August 17th 1 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Fees: $75
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Creative Dance Level 1

A dance class that introduces basic ballet positions and steps. The class also includes stretches, coordination skill development, and fun dances using props. Parental viewing unavailable.
Maximum Number of Participants: 12
Ages: 2.5 - 3 years
Primary Activity Room: Community Center
Dates & Times: Fall Session Begins in September, 2008
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Creative Dance Level 2

A dance class that introduces basic ballet positions and steps. The class also includes stretches, coordination skill development, and fun dances using props. Parental viewing unavailable.
Maximum Number of Participants: 12
Ages: 3.5 - 4.5 years
Primary Activity Room: Community Center
Dates & Times: Fall Session Begins in September, 2008
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Ages 6 years – 15 years old

Junior Gym and Swim

30 minutes of climbing, exploring while working on coordination, flexibility, strength and cardio conditioning. Then 30 minutes of activities and cardio in the pool. Classes begin in the Kids Fitness Center ; participants must be dressed in swim suits.
Maximum Number of Participants: 12
Ages: 7-12 years
Primary Activity Room: Big V Kids Fitness Center and Pool
Dates & Times: Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Fees: Members $54 Non-Members $84
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Junior Power Hour

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.
Maximum Number of Participants: 15
Ages: 7-12 years
Primary Activity Room: Big V Kids Fitness Center
Dates & Times: Mondays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Fees: Members $54 /Non-Members $84
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Hip Hop Dance

One hour of movement where children will learn expressive movements through current dance sensations and popular music while working on coordination and flexibility. Parental viewing unavailable.
Maximum Number of Participants: 12
Ages: 6 - 12 years
Primary Activity Room: Community Center
Dates & Times: Wednesdays at 4 p.m.
Fees: Members $54/Non-Members $84
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Baby Sitter’s CPR and First Aid

Would you know what to do if the child you were watching started choking, stopped breathing, or injured themselves? This is the perfect class for teens preparing to babysit or currently babysitting. You will learn CPR and emergency first aid. These lifesaving skills will help prepare you for an emergency. You are the most important link in the chain of survival! You can make a difference.
Maximum Number of Participants: 15
Ages: 12 years and older
Primary Activity Room: Community Center
Dates & Times: April 20th, June 8th, August 17th from 1:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Fees: $75 per session
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NEW CLASS! Healthy Junior Fitness Challenge

Taught by a physical education teacher, children will be challenged to improve their own fitness levels through a variety of individual and cooperative activities that will build confidence and self esteem. Through adventurous activities such as leaping over rivers and “escaping” from Paradise Island ; jumping rope, dancing, tumbling, and developing ball skills, children will become healthier physically, mentally, socially and emotionally. Classes will include discussions about healthy eating habits.
Ages: 7 - 12 years
Primary Activity Room: Kids Fitness Center
Dates & Times: Thursday, 5-6 p.m.; 6 week session
Fees: Members $54 / Non-members $84
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Last updated May 8, 2008.

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