Morton Grove Park District Activity Guide
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Morton Grove Park District | 6834 Dempster Street | (847) 965-1200 | mortongroveparks.com YOUTH GYMNASTICS Parent & Me In parent-tot classes, adult and child share a special time together while the child participates in tumbling, obstacle courses, balance beam, and bars. Music, ribbons, balls, and other fun equipment are used to make class an entertaining and developmental experience. Children are encouraged to explore abilities, use their imaginations, enhance listening capabilities, socialize in groups, and develop gross motor skills. Tumbling Tots Children are given the opportunity to succeed, use their imagination, enhance listening skills, develop self- esteem, and build confi dence through tumbling, movement exploration, balancing and the development of gross motor skills. Obstacle courses, ribbons, balls, balance beam, bars and vaulting are part of this fun experience. Advanced Tumbling Tots* Children develop gross motor skills through movement exploration, tumbling, and balancing. Class is for participants who are not old enough to be in the recreation classes but have passed the tumble tot program. Classes are grouped by skill levels. Instructor approval is needed. Girls Beginner The goal of this entry level program is to challenge gymnasts and allow them to achieve maximum success while developing skills, building strength, and increasing fl exibility. The program follows developmental gymnastics progressions. Gymnasts are grouped by age categories. Girls Intermediate* This program is designed to challenge and train gymnasts for participation in the gymnastics competitive system. The program is divided into progressive levels recommended by USA Gymnastics. Instructor approval is required for intermediate. Gymnastics Descriptions Girls Advanced* This program is for participants wanting to advance their skills through classes. Gymnasts are challenged by their individual skill level to improve their skill set. Instructor permission is required. Boys Beginner The goal of this entry level program is to challenge gymnasts and allow them to achieve maximum success while developing skills, building strength, and increasing fl exibility. The program follows developmental gymnastics pro- gressions. Gymnasts are grouped by age categories. Boys Intermediate* This program is designed to challenge and train gymnasts for participation in the gymnastics competitive system. The program is divided into progres- sive levels recommended by USA Gymnastics. Instructor approval is required for intermediate. Tumbling This co-ed program is designed for cheerleaders and gymnasts to achieve maximum success while developing tumbling skills which demonstrate speed and strength. Acrobatic ma- neuvers including somersaults, fl ips, and twists will also be covered. This program is recommended for those who want to tumble without gymnas- tics apparatus. Advanced Tumbling* This co-ed program is designed for cheerleaders and gymnasts to achieve maximum success while developing tumbling skills. This program is recom- mended for advanced tumblers and team gymnasts. Instructor approval is required for Advanced Tumbling. NOTE Team Conditioning* Conditioning session for gymnasts enrolled with one of our several levels of competitive gymnastics teams. Competitive* Competitive gymnastics are teams for sanctioned USA Gymnastics competition. Instructor approval is required for each of these level. For more information, please see page 46. *Instructor approval required prior to enrollment. 44