Tumble Bees

School Year 2010-11 Class Times

School Year 2010-11 Tuition

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Tumble Bees: More Valuable Than a College Education
As parents and teachers, it is essential to remember, there is no better age to form positive learning attitudes than the preschool years. Unfortunately, as many parents find out the hard way, you simply can't turn back the clock and teach learning attitudes to a teenager. We believe strongly, the learning attitudes your child acquires during their preschool years in Tumble Bees have more bearing on their success than will their college education.

Keep First Things First When Raising Kids
Child development experts know: for preschoolers, acquiring healthy learning skill is far more important than mastery of specific skills such as cartwheels. In Tumble Bees, gymnastics skills are used as tools to instill learning attitudes while skill mastery is a secondary goal. In Tumble Bees, we keep first things first.....kids!

A Critical Tumble Bee exclusive: EIGHT age groupings
We divide our Tumble Bee Program into eight separate age groups. At these tender ages, we believe small age divisions are necessary in order to create just the right learning environment for each stage of a child's development. Few organizations go to such lengths, but we have seen the benefits it offers our Tumble Bees.

• 10-18 mos. A parent/tot class centered around age appropriate developmental movement.
• 19-24 mos. Our 19-24 month olds will have an added adventure into the BIG gym. Designed as a transitional class, the 19-24 month group are being prepared to move into the two year group. The child must be 19 months of age prior to the beginning of the 19-24 month old class.
• 2 yrs. Also a parent/tot format but with bigger excitement and bigger challenges!
• 3 P/CT This is a transition class for 3 year olds who have a difficult time separating from a parent. This class begins as a parent/child class, with the intent of having the parent move to the viewing area within the first few weeks of the term. It is designed for the child who is 3 years old, or will be 3 within the first 2 weeks of the term, and shows an emotional readiness for a class without a parent. This is a great transition class for any 3 year old who is hesitant to separate from the parent.
• 3 yrs. No parents needed for this age group! There are mountains to climb, rivers to swim, canyons to jump and vines to swing on. Using an amazing variety of gymnastics challenges, kids begin to gain a clear understanding of their bodies' capabilities and limitations.
• 4 yrs. This age group will receive stepped-up challenges. As in all levels, we make sure each attempt is rewarded so the children associate 'trying and falling short' with what it really is: a natural step in the learning process.
• PreK. This class is designed for students who are atleast 4 1/2 & will enter Kindergarten at the beginning of the 2010 school year. (Special note - a 4 year old who would be considered a Pre-K could definitely attend a 4 year old class in place of a Pre-K)
• Kinderbees. Our Kinder Bees class is for students who are in Kindergarten. These students are able to handle a class which is slightly more 'skill oriented'. As the year moves along, we begin to offer more 'skills' and less general movement. Handstands, cartwheels, bridges and more! These kids are gaining a broader understanding of gymnastics basics, while continue to build their coordination, agility, strength and most importantly, their confidence!
  * The Kinderbee year culminates with a Kinderbee Graduation held in June. On June 5th, 2010 students will perform a show for their family and friends, and officially graduate from our Tumble Bee Program. Students must be enrolled to participate.
  

What should my child wear?
Most girls wear a leotard. A t-shirt and active wear pants or shorts are OK for boys and girls. We prefer bare feet in order to make climbing easier. For general safety purposes please be sure that long hair is pulled back, and no jewelry. Food, drinks and gum are not allowed in the gymnastics area.

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