GAGE CENTER

The Dragonfly Preschool Gymnastics program is focused on the total well-being of each child. This philosophy enables us to assist in the development of a strong learning foundation not just for gymnastics skills, but for life skills as well. This is all accomplished in a atmosphere of FUN!

Which is what kids love and keeps them coming back. Fun and learning go hand in hand. Where there is fun, learning is present.

At no other time does your child grow, change, and learn more rapidly than during these preschool years. Our exciting theme driven lesson plans are designed specifically with the preschooler in mind. We provide a safe, stimulating environment with curriculum and equipment designed to encourage exploration. This enhances coordination, strength, flexibility, eye-hand coordination, and thought processing while learning gymnastics on a multitude of stations. Basic gymnastics progressions are taught at every level along with apparatus activities based on each child’s readiness.

The Dragonfly preschool gymnastics program is under the direction of Miss Becky Wambsgans. Miss Becky, one of our Girl’s Dragon Team coaches, has nearly 20 years of coaching experience ranging from the youngest beginner to our Olympians. The Dragonfly coaching staff is specially selected and trained. With monthly coaching clinics and annual continuing education seminars, we stay on top of the latest teaching trends.

This 45-minute weekly class is a playful, parent/tot class centered around age-appropriate developmental movements using special, tot-sized equipment. Classes have a strong emphasis on socialization and listening skills. Parents are taught skill breakdown so they better understand what we do at GAGE.

No parents needed here. There are mountains to climb, rivers to swim, canyons to jump, vines to swing, and trampolines to jump on. More physically challenging skills give kids stronger bodies and sharper minds, as well as a clearer understanding of their capabilities and limitations. The lesson plan changes in 2-week intervals. Information handouts will be distributed explaining the focus of the lesson plan. Each fourth 2-week interval will review and combine skills into a simple routine on each apparatus. These classes meet once a week for 55-minutes.

What should my child wear??

For girls, a leotard. Boys wear a T-shirt and shorts. No shoes. Bare feet are preferred, as it is difficult to climb some of our “mountains” and other stations with socks. No jewelry or watches, and long hair should be tied back.

Make-Up Policy

There are no make-ups or refunds for classes unattended. If a class is missed you will receive a “miss you” card in the mail. This is a free pass to our Friday evening Bump City to be used at your convenience.

Class Size:

Class size is limited; a strict teacher/student ratio is maintained at each age group.

DRAGONFLY PRESCHOOL GYMNASTICS
Schedule of Classes

8-Week Session Fee	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
Parent/Tot $90 Walking age & up 45 minutes	09:30		04:30	10:30 05:30		10:00
Dragonflys $104 3 - 5 years 55 minutes Classes are divided by age	10:30 11:45 01:00 05:00 05:30 06:15 06:45 07:30	09:15 10:30 11:45 04:15 05:30 06:15 06:45 07:30	09:15 10:30 11:45 05:30 06:15 06:45 07:30	09:15 11:30 04:15 06:15 06:45 07:30
Dragonflys $104 Boys only 3-5 years 55 minutes		07:30	03:00 05:30

To Enroll Call……………………………………………816.229.7775

SIX 8-WEEK SESSIONS PER YEAR: We have a year round program divided into six sessions. Please see our “How To” Handbook. FAMILY DISCOUNT: Remember, at GAGE, only the largest tuition in your family pays full price regardless of the program. ALL additional tuitions are discounted $10 per class (applies only to tuition based programs). REGISTRATION FEE: This is a flat, $35 per family, fee which is due upon INITIAL REGISTRATION and on your ANNIVERSARY DATE thereafter. This fee defrays administrative expenses and offers family members discounts on various GAGE activities.