This is a weekly camp, not daycare. All gym rules
apply to campers and parents. Weekly or Daily rates must be paid in
advance on or before the first day.
Summer Day Camp hours: Monday - Friday 8am-6pm
Ages 3-12 (must be potty trained)
Additional hours before or after camp are available for an additional fee.
Weekly Rate $80
Daily Rate $25
1/2 Day Rate $15 (5 hours or less)
20% discount for 2 or more children from the same family.
REGISTRATION:
Every camp participant must have a completed camp registration form to
participate in any camp activity. YOU MUST REGISTER AT LEAST ONE WEEK
PRIOR TO THE WEEK YOU PLAN TO ATTEND! Registration forms are available
at the front desk
We will provide:
Certified Gymnastic Coaches. Adult Supervision. Fun, safe environment. NO TV...Lots of physical activity.
Daily Activities Include:
Gymnastics instruction
Dance, cheer, aerobic instruction
Indoor and outdoor games
Arts and crafts
Daily fun workbooks including reading and math
Sports...soccer, basketball, softball, etc...
Free time for puzzles, reading, and learning games
Weekly themes and events
Outdoor water games and free time
What to Bring:
Lunch every day. We will supply juice, water, and snacks.
Tennis shoes are required for outdoor play, sports, hiking etc...
Change of clothes, bathing suit and towel, and gym clothes
Sun screen and flip flops.
There are 12 weeks and Themes. Week 1 is June 9-13. Theme School's out
for the Summer. Additional themes will be posted in our Facebook Events closer to summer. Be
sure to join the event and get updated posts :)
*Subject to cancellation if we have low enrollment. Don't miss out on all the fun!!!
Facebook Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/290574354433700/
Friday, April 25, 2014
Friday, November 1, 2013
A Happy Healthy You
Hey Parents! Don't just sit there while your child is in class. Take advantage of this time and do something for yourself!
We all know the benefits the kids are getting while doing their gymnastics classes. What you may not know is that you can get in shape too by visiting our Shape Up room. We have a variety of circuit machines designed to tone your muscles and get your heart rate up enough to loose weight. Among those are a treadmill and vibe fit machine. All the machines having control settings that can be changed by the user so workouts can easily be customized for the novice, the expert, and everyone in between.
After you've had a good workout and got your blood pumping it's the perfect time to jump in a tanning bed! Exercising helps bring the melanin (pigment than allows you to tan) in your skin to the surface easier. This enhances your tanning experience. We have a variety of lay down and stand up beds. We also have upgraded beds with specialty bulbs as well as many excellent lotions and bronzers.
We feature tanning and shape up specials monthly! Stop by the front desk and take advantage of all the wonderful things we offer. Here's to a happy, healthy you :)
We all know the benefits the kids are getting while doing their gymnastics classes. What you may not know is that you can get in shape too by visiting our Shape Up room. We have a variety of circuit machines designed to tone your muscles and get your heart rate up enough to loose weight. Among those are a treadmill and vibe fit machine. All the machines having control settings that can be changed by the user so workouts can easily be customized for the novice, the expert, and everyone in between.
After you've had a good workout and got your blood pumping it's the perfect time to jump in a tanning bed! Exercising helps bring the melanin (pigment than allows you to tan) in your skin to the surface easier. This enhances your tanning experience. We have a variety of lay down and stand up beds. We also have upgraded beds with specialty bulbs as well as many excellent lotions and bronzers.
We feature tanning and shape up specials monthly! Stop by the front desk and take advantage of all the wonderful things we offer. Here's to a happy, healthy you :)
Saturday, August 24, 2013
Gonyon's Policies
Gonyon's Policy #1:
You are responsible to pay for all classes during the session your child is enrolled. If your child misses a class it is your responsibility to schedule a make up class within 10 days. Make up classes will not carry over into the next session. There are no credits or refunds for missed classes. There are no credits or refunds given if your child drops out of the session.
Gonyon's Policy #2:
You are responsible to pay for classes on or before the first class in each session. Payments must be made to Gonyon's Gymnastics by cash, check, or credit card. A $10 late fee will be added for late payments. Monthly payments (those on competitive teams) are due the 1st of every month. Payments more than 7 days late will be charged a $10 late fee. Returned checks will be charged a $15 fee each.
Gonyon's Policy #3:
All students must follow the dress code for classes. If students are not dressed properly for class they will sit and observe class only and will not be able to participate. Girls must wear a leotard, Boys must wear stretchy shorts and a t-shirt. Dance students must have the proper dance shoes. No jeans, no zippers, no buttons, no snaps, no belts.
Gonyon's Policy #4:
PARENTS ONLY are allowed to watch gymnastics classes. No visitors, No children/siblings, No pets are allowed in the gym or classroom viewing areas. If you bring other children with you then you will have to remain in the parents waiting room with them and will not be able to watch classes. Parents may watch dance classes the first class of each month.
You are responsible to pay for all classes during the session your child is enrolled. If your child misses a class it is your responsibility to schedule a make up class within 10 days. Make up classes will not carry over into the next session. There are no credits or refunds for missed classes. There are no credits or refunds given if your child drops out of the session.
Gonyon's Policy #2:
You are responsible to pay for classes on or before the first class in each session. Payments must be made to Gonyon's Gymnastics by cash, check, or credit card. A $10 late fee will be added for late payments. Monthly payments (those on competitive teams) are due the 1st of every month. Payments more than 7 days late will be charged a $10 late fee. Returned checks will be charged a $15 fee each.
Gonyon's Policy #3:
All students must follow the dress code for classes. If students are not dressed properly for class they will sit and observe class only and will not be able to participate. Girls must wear a leotard, Boys must wear stretchy shorts and a t-shirt. Dance students must have the proper dance shoes. No jeans, no zippers, no buttons, no snaps, no belts.
Gonyon's Policy #4:
PARENTS ONLY are allowed to watch gymnastics classes. No visitors, No children/siblings, No pets are allowed in the gym or classroom viewing areas. If you bring other children with you then you will have to remain in the parents waiting room with them and will not be able to watch classes. Parents may watch dance classes the first class of each month.
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Handstands Around the World
This is Miss Courtney, Miss Kayleigh, and Miss Paige in Cancun Mexico 2012.
Check out Madilyn, from our gym team, doing her handstand on the Sky Deck of the Sears Tower, Chicago IL 2013.
Miss Courtney, Miss Paige, and Miss Kayleigh again. This time at Daytona Beach Florida 2011.
Springers Gymnastics Team practicing handstands on their annual beach workout at
Kroeze Park.
AnnMarie at UofM Gymnastics camp
Emily at UofM gymnastics camp.
Skye on a work trip with her dad to Indiana.
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Kyra at the zoo in St. Louis.
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Kyra at the Arch in St. Louis.
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Kyra in Indiana and then at the Garden of Athens Gods in Colorado.
Madison at GR Ford airport waiting for her dad to come home from Switzerland.
Tiffany at Tough Mudder in Jackson MI.
Tiffany at Olive Garden, Jackson MI.
Mikayla in front of the Mackinac Bridge.
This family trip to Williamsburg Virginia looks like a lot of fun
Rylee showing off at Stony Lake MI
Sienna in Traverse City, Mi
Morgan in twin lake, mi
Katie at Binder Park Zoo
Katie working on her balance on a paddle board
Madison In Petoskey, Mi overlooking Little Traverse bay
Madison at Marble Head overlook on Drummond Island, with Canada in the background
Tiffany at the Whitehall Lighthouse
Abby (starting classes in September). Sleeping Bear Dunes.
Kaylee at Silver Lake Sand Dunes!
Ella...Chilling Poolside in Portage!
Rylee at the Carrie Underwood concert!
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Do I pay the registration fee every session?
A. NO. The registration fee is a once a year fee. Our year follows the school year and goes from Sept-May. There is no registration fee for summer classes.
Q. Can I enroll on line?
A. Sorry, but not at this time. The registration forms are on our Facebook page under the photo album "Flyers". There you can download and print the forms you need. Then return to the front desk with payment.
Q. When does my child advance to the next level?
A. Once you've enrolled in a class your child will stay in that class for the year. At the end of the year we test the students and will advance them based on their scores.
Q. What does my child wear to class?
A. Leotards are required. Dance & Cheer classes need to have the proper shoes. Boys need to wear shorts and t-shirt. NO BUTTONS, ZIPPERS, OR SNAPS on any piece of clothing! No baggy clothes of any kind.
*Shoes and socks are not necessary for any class except dance and cheer!
Q. What if my child missing a class?
A. If you miss a class, call the office and we'll help you set up a make up day.
Q. I filled out the registration forms last year why do I have to do it again?
A. We are required by law to have new forms filled out every year.
Q. Can my child join in the middle of a session? Will they be to far behind?
A. Yes you can join in the middle of a session! We will pro-rate that session for you so that you're not paying for the classes you weren't here for. (Please note that this applies to new students only! If you drop a session and then return later in the year you will have to pay the whole session and do make up classes) Our lessons plans progress throughout the year and every skill can be made easier or harder depending on the needs of the child, so no your child will not be left behind.
Q. Why can't siblings and Grandparents watch classes?
A. There are multiple reasons for this, the most important being Safety and Limited Space!
A. NO. The registration fee is a once a year fee. Our year follows the school year and goes from Sept-May. There is no registration fee for summer classes.
Q. Can I enroll on line?
A. Sorry, but not at this time. The registration forms are on our Facebook page under the photo album "Flyers". There you can download and print the forms you need. Then return to the front desk with payment.
Q. When does my child advance to the next level?
A. Once you've enrolled in a class your child will stay in that class for the year. At the end of the year we test the students and will advance them based on their scores.
Q. What does my child wear to class?
A. Leotards are required. Dance & Cheer classes need to have the proper shoes. Boys need to wear shorts and t-shirt. NO BUTTONS, ZIPPERS, OR SNAPS on any piece of clothing! No baggy clothes of any kind.
*Shoes and socks are not necessary for any class except dance and cheer!
Q. What if my child missing a class?
A. If you miss a class, call the office and we'll help you set up a make up day.
Q. I filled out the registration forms last year why do I have to do it again?
A. We are required by law to have new forms filled out every year.
Q. Can my child join in the middle of a session? Will they be to far behind?
A. Yes you can join in the middle of a session! We will pro-rate that session for you so that you're not paying for the classes you weren't here for. (Please note that this applies to new students only! If you drop a session and then return later in the year you will have to pay the whole session and do make up classes) Our lessons plans progress throughout the year and every skill can be made easier or harder depending on the needs of the child, so no your child will not be left behind.
Q. Why can't siblings and Grandparents watch classes?
A. There are multiple reasons for this, the most important being Safety and Limited Space!
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
The Spring Show
Spring is in the air and we are busier than a hive of bees! While everyone else is making plans for Spring Break we are planning our Spring Show. The show is a Gonyons tradition going back many, many years. It's a big production with big rewards.
It all starts with a theme. Over the years we've had some memorable ones like Classic Rock, Animals, Show Tunes, Country, Around the World, and Candyland. This year it's Splish Splash. How do we pick the theme? Around Christmas time we have a staff meeting and we brainstorm! There's a lot we have to take into account before we can settle on a theme, for example we ask ourselves "Can we find music, leotards, and decorations to fit our theme?" Once the theme has been decided the coaches scramble to get their music.
Choosing a song for each class has it's own challenges. It has to be age appropriate and family friendly. Many times coaches will want the same songs! We have to post a song sheet and who ever writes it down first gets the song. We've learned it's best to be creative with our song selections.
Next we have to choose costumes/leotards to match the theme and the song. We also have to keep in mind the price and available sizes. Certain leotards are made for younger students, while others are made for the older kids. Also, we put a cap on the amount a costume can cost so we don't break the parents pocketbook. That means half of the catalog is automatically ruled out!
From there Coaches have to make up routines for each song. While this doesn't sound difficult, I assure you it's not an easy task. We have to make sure every student will be able to perform the skills in the choreography. That includes tumbling skills, dance moves, and use of props. Props can be an additional piece of equipment, ribbons, hats, maracas, etc... This guarantees no two routines will be the same!
Now comes the fun part, we kick the parents out of the gym and start teaching the routines to the kids. I know it's difficult not being able to watch classes, but parents we want it to be a surprise! Trust me, it's worth it!!! When the kids finally get to perform they are all smiles :)
As the day of the show draws near we get ready for pictures. At the beginning of May we start scheduling portraits. Pictures are not required, but for those who do want them they must be prepaid and scheduled in advance. It's necessary for us to do this so we know how long we need to book the photographer. Woodland Photography comes to the gym in the morning the day before the show. They do a fabulous job! Each year they make a special portrait of all the kids in their costumes for the Gym to display.
After the photographer is finished and packed up we get ready to tear the gym apart. Our entire staff and their families gather at the gym with as many trucks as possible and we pack up the equipment and haul it over to Oakridge Middle School Gym. We take the special regulation gym floor, bars, beams, rings, trampoline and vault. We also have numerous floor mats, wedges, port a pits, crash mats, and dismount mats to bring. Oh and don't forget we have to make sure we have all our props. Our checklist also includes tables, chairs, sound system, decorations, table service, trophies, and arts & crafts for the kids to keep busy back stage. Of course, hauling it to the school is just half the battle. Now we have to set up all the equipment and decorate the school. If it wasn't for our families volunteering their time and man power I don't think we'd be able to put on such an amazing show! It's a long hard day for all of us.
The day of the show we arrive at the school bright and early to do the final preparations. We have a concessions table that the Gym Team parents run while the Cheer Team parents sell flowers and candygrams. All proceeds go to the teams. There's lots of bustling going on in the kitchen too. After the show students and parents are invited to stay and have cake and punch.
Thirty minutes before show time students arrive, dressed and ready to perform. Parents drop the kids off at the locker room then find a spot in the bleachers. Coaches stay in the locker room with the kids. It it maned at all times. Kids stay in the locker room for the entire show. At the end of the performance they receive their trophies and they all come out for the grand finale. Now, usually we more than one show. For example: Mon & Tue classes in the first show, then Wed, Thurs, & Sat classes in the second show. The team kids perform at all show times. Some years we've had so many students performing that we've done three shows! In between shows the coaches grab a quick bite to eat before heading back to the locker room to do it all over again.
After the last show is done and the students have cleared the floor we go right into clean up mode. Immediately our staff and volunteers tear down the equipment and load up the trucks. We also clean the school so it's ready for students the next morning. By the time we haul all our stuff back to Gonyons Gym we're tired, sore, and hungry. We literally toss the equipment in the door and go out to celebrate a job well done.
During the next two weeks the staff deep cleans the gym and has to put all the equipment back together without the help of our families. Whew! We put a lot of time and energy into our Spring Shows! We also get all joy out of it. The kids are all beaming with pride after they get their trophies and, as a coach, that's priceless!!!
It all starts with a theme. Over the years we've had some memorable ones like Classic Rock, Animals, Show Tunes, Country, Around the World, and Candyland. This year it's Splish Splash. How do we pick the theme? Around Christmas time we have a staff meeting and we brainstorm! There's a lot we have to take into account before we can settle on a theme, for example we ask ourselves "Can we find music, leotards, and decorations to fit our theme?" Once the theme has been decided the coaches scramble to get their music.
Choosing a song for each class has it's own challenges. It has to be age appropriate and family friendly. Many times coaches will want the same songs! We have to post a song sheet and who ever writes it down first gets the song. We've learned it's best to be creative with our song selections.
Next we have to choose costumes/leotards to match the theme and the song. We also have to keep in mind the price and available sizes. Certain leotards are made for younger students, while others are made for the older kids. Also, we put a cap on the amount a costume can cost so we don't break the parents pocketbook. That means half of the catalog is automatically ruled out!
From there Coaches have to make up routines for each song. While this doesn't sound difficult, I assure you it's not an easy task. We have to make sure every student will be able to perform the skills in the choreography. That includes tumbling skills, dance moves, and use of props. Props can be an additional piece of equipment, ribbons, hats, maracas, etc... This guarantees no two routines will be the same!
Now comes the fun part, we kick the parents out of the gym and start teaching the routines to the kids. I know it's difficult not being able to watch classes, but parents we want it to be a surprise! Trust me, it's worth it!!! When the kids finally get to perform they are all smiles :)
As the day of the show draws near we get ready for pictures. At the beginning of May we start scheduling portraits. Pictures are not required, but for those who do want them they must be prepaid and scheduled in advance. It's necessary for us to do this so we know how long we need to book the photographer. Woodland Photography comes to the gym in the morning the day before the show. They do a fabulous job! Each year they make a special portrait of all the kids in their costumes for the Gym to display.
After the photographer is finished and packed up we get ready to tear the gym apart. Our entire staff and their families gather at the gym with as many trucks as possible and we pack up the equipment and haul it over to Oakridge Middle School Gym. We take the special regulation gym floor, bars, beams, rings, trampoline and vault. We also have numerous floor mats, wedges, port a pits, crash mats, and dismount mats to bring. Oh and don't forget we have to make sure we have all our props. Our checklist also includes tables, chairs, sound system, decorations, table service, trophies, and arts & crafts for the kids to keep busy back stage. Of course, hauling it to the school is just half the battle. Now we have to set up all the equipment and decorate the school. If it wasn't for our families volunteering their time and man power I don't think we'd be able to put on such an amazing show! It's a long hard day for all of us.
The day of the show we arrive at the school bright and early to do the final preparations. We have a concessions table that the Gym Team parents run while the Cheer Team parents sell flowers and candygrams. All proceeds go to the teams. There's lots of bustling going on in the kitchen too. After the show students and parents are invited to stay and have cake and punch.
Thirty minutes before show time students arrive, dressed and ready to perform. Parents drop the kids off at the locker room then find a spot in the bleachers. Coaches stay in the locker room with the kids. It it maned at all times. Kids stay in the locker room for the entire show. At the end of the performance they receive their trophies and they all come out for the grand finale. Now, usually we more than one show. For example: Mon & Tue classes in the first show, then Wed, Thurs, & Sat classes in the second show. The team kids perform at all show times. Some years we've had so many students performing that we've done three shows! In between shows the coaches grab a quick bite to eat before heading back to the locker room to do it all over again.
After the last show is done and the students have cleared the floor we go right into clean up mode. Immediately our staff and volunteers tear down the equipment and load up the trucks. We also clean the school so it's ready for students the next morning. By the time we haul all our stuff back to Gonyons Gym we're tired, sore, and hungry. We literally toss the equipment in the door and go out to celebrate a job well done.
During the next two weeks the staff deep cleans the gym and has to put all the equipment back together without the help of our families. Whew! We put a lot of time and energy into our Spring Shows! We also get all joy out of it. The kids are all beaming with pride after they get their trophies and, as a coach, that's priceless!!!
Friday, February 15, 2013
The Foam Pit
A gym without a foam pit would be like a school with no principal. It's an essential piece of equipment. While our littlest gymnast see it as a toy box, our team kids are thankful to have a soft place to land when learning new skills. And as with all our equipment it must be used properly to avoid injury.
Now, I know what you're thinking "How do you get injured in the foam pit"? Well, there are a few things to be careful of. Always jump in feet or butt first. Landing the the pit head first or on your belly can cause neck or spinal injuries! Also, if you don't look before you leap, you may end up landing on a fellow student.
Here are our basic rules for foam pit safety:
Do not land head first into the pit
Do not bury yourself under the pit blocks.
Do not attempt skills you cannot do by yourself safely
Do not dig holes in the pit blocks
Do not throw foam out of the pit
Do not pick the foam pit blocks apart
Do not throw foam blocks at anyone’s face
Do not jump into the pit from the trampoline
These rules are not meant to take the fun out of the pit experience, but are there to make sure your fun doesn't come to an unfortunate ending.
So, how is the pit an essential tool? Foam pits are very useful because it eliminates a huge amount of spotting from the coach. There are certain gymnastics skills that are very hard to spot and on occasions a coach spotting just gets in the way.
It's also great for conditioning! You see, those foam blocks are incredibly deceptive. The more you weigh the more they pull you towards the bottom. It makes moving difficult and gives your muscles a great workout!
Weather you're playing, conditioning, or practicing new skills a foam pit is a must for every gymnastics club.
Now, I know what you're thinking "How do you get injured in the foam pit"? Well, there are a few things to be careful of. Always jump in feet or butt first. Landing the the pit head first or on your belly can cause neck or spinal injuries! Also, if you don't look before you leap, you may end up landing on a fellow student.
Here are our basic rules for foam pit safety:
Do not land head first into the pit
Do not bury yourself under the pit blocks.
Do not attempt skills you cannot do by yourself safely
Do not dig holes in the pit blocks
Do not throw foam out of the pit
Do not pick the foam pit blocks apart
Do not throw foam blocks at anyone’s face
Do not jump into the pit from the trampoline
These rules are not meant to take the fun out of the pit experience, but are there to make sure your fun doesn't come to an unfortunate ending.
So, how is the pit an essential tool? Foam pits are very useful because it eliminates a huge amount of spotting from the coach. There are certain gymnastics skills that are very hard to spot and on occasions a coach spotting just gets in the way.
It's also great for conditioning! You see, those foam blocks are incredibly deceptive. The more you weigh the more they pull you towards the bottom. It makes moving difficult and gives your muscles a great workout!
Weather you're playing, conditioning, or practicing new skills a foam pit is a must for every gymnastics club.
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