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MIGHTY MITES	3¼ - 4½ years
Greater independence, a sense of responsibility, social awareness and a feeling of vulnerability are emotions frequently experienced by youngsters of this age, all of which are addressed in this stimulating program. Our Mighty Mites are now usually talking in full sentences, and a conversation with a three-year-old is a wonderful experience! With greater independence comes the ability to participate without the parent, and our Might Mites are lavished with positive reinforcement for self-reliance and following directions. This class is completely structured, with exhilarating activities for the children. Strength, flexibility and agility are increased, as our teachers introduce gymnastics skills using the safest spotting techniques and communicating through language geared to build self-esteem and confidence. Sensitive to peer pressure, these three-year-olds are nurtured so tenderly and always with a success-oriented approach. We mean it when we say there is no failure at My Gym. Relays, more complex games, and beginning sports skills lead to increased strength, enhanced manipulative ability and improved hand-eye coordination. Each week, our Might Mites bound through the door in anticipation of the excitement their new class program will hold.
WHIZ KIDS	4½ - 6 years
These children are now ready to refine and master basic gross motor skills such as running, jumping, hopping, skipping, throwing, kicking and catching. Designed to ready a child for group sports and instill a sense of confidence in connection with physical activity, our Whiz Kids program emphasizes each of these important skills. A 4-year-old is extremely aware of his social environment and comprehends the idea of being good at something. My Gym creates the perfect setting to nurture little egos and help children thrive. While building strength, balance, agility, flexibility and coordination, our instructors maintain a positive, supportive and noncompetitive atmosphere. Our Whiz Kids are showered with praise as they develop perseverance and self-control. As with each age group at My Gym, this class is packed full of activities to engage and challenge. Constant movement and a healthy balance between building skill and having fun is the key. A child who finds joy in physical activity and sports at this age is much more likely to remain active and benefit from a healthy lifestyle. Our Whiz Kids develop skills that will last a lifetime.
CHAMPIONS	6 - 8 Years
This is the first age group at My Gym where perfecting form and mastering sports and gymnastics skills become priorities. The children learn to work hard and to work toward a goal. As with all our older classes, the Champions program is fast-paced and completely structured with organized ingredients throughout the hour. Our program philosophy is that of teaching these children important physical skills in an environment that is emotionally safe, supportive and noncompetitive. It is often the case that, concurrent with their enrollment at My Gym, our Champions are involved in organized sports in parks and schools or are studying dance or martial arts. This class introduces a wide range of physical skills and cooperative group activities in preparation for these outside endeavors. To the same end, emphasis is placed on effort, diligence and a spirit of camaraderie, as our Champions are taught the meaning of fair play and teamwork. This class program provides the best atmosphere for a child to become confident about his/her physical abilities. It is challenging but never demoralizing. The motivating factor for children's participation in sports and other physical activities should be their enjoyment; succeeding in the skills presented in this program makes those experiences pleasurable. Our exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio allows our members to reach their full potential, as each child is coached according to his/her own skill level.
CARDIO KIDS	7 - 13 years
Inactivity and obesity in children between the ages of 6 and 16 is in epidemic proportions, and countless numbers of adolescents have never enjoyed or experienced success in sports or other physical activities. Furthermore, children in this age group are spending 50% of their free time on computers and video games. My Gym Children's Fitness Center is attacking the situation head on! My Gym has created a program that combines a cardio workout with strength and flexibility exercises. Endurance and gross motor skills are increased through a series of exciting and ever-changing activities. As we focus on specific muscle groups, utilize a 4-station circuit-training course and add fun nutritional tips, our goal is to instill health and fitness as a way of life. Our program is demanding but emotionally supportive. We challenge each member to work to his/her full capability, while still maintaining the building of confidence and self-esteem as our highest priority. Both the athletically inclined child and the sedentary child will benefit greatly from My Gym's Cardio Kids program.