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Summer Sports Camp
During the Summer, students take gymnastics classes in the morning and in the afternoon they do a variety of activities and/or go to the park for outside activities. The following is a brief list of activities the children may participate in.
Activities
Gymnastics
Builds upper body strength and coordination. The students receive physical training on the tumbling floor, bars, beams, vault and trampoline.
Arts and Crafts
Utilizes painting, drawing, coloring, glueing and cutting. These are enjoyed by all of the children. Each child is encouraged to be creative. Students make play dough, collages, crafts, mobiles, puppets and many other projects.
Outdoor activities
Involve relays, ball games, circle games, playing at the park, playing in the snow and many other outside activities.
Field Trips
Are a fun way for the children to explore and learn about the world around them. Sign up sheets are at the front counter; the monthly calendar lists major field trips which include museums, bowling, the zoo, roller skating, and many, many other activities.
Bus Downtown
A fun bi-weekly field trip that allows children to participate in the Municipalities "Music in the Park" program. The children leave AGA at 9:30am and take the city bus downtown and spend the majority of the day exploring and enjoying the sites.
We offer many other activities that children may participate in during the Summer and Winter.
Bike Camp
General Information
Bike camp is a great way for your child to get in shape and have fun. Campers take a full or half day trip and explore the local trails and parks. Trips are taken to city parks, schools, local bike shops and recreational areas. Exact excursion destinations will be made known in advance. All day bike trips will occur once a week, generally on Friday.
Gear
All Bike Campers must have their own bicycle, helmet, chain, lock and tire repair kit. Bikers must also bring a backpack, 2 water bottles, lunch, snacks and a complete set of outdoor clothes including pants and/or sweats and a light jacket. Gloves are highly recommended, shin guards are optional. In case a child has forgotten his/her bike, AGA occasionally has a spare bike that can be borrowed, however, we believe it is best that the child brings his/her own bike for familiarity and safety reasons.
Safety
To go on bike rides, each bike must pass a safety check and each rider must pass a Rules of the Road Exam and a Riding Safety Obstacle Course. Due to the nature of the program, no training wheels are allowed. To pass the safety check, a bicycle must be in good working order with reflectors, tires, handlebars, chain, brakes and gears properly maintained. All bikes must be approved by the Bike Camp Director.
Field Trips and Walks to the Park
Field trips and neighborhood walks are periodically held. During the Summer, the students may walk to Pop Carr Park or Willow Crest Elementary School playground to play supervised games and on the playground equipment. AGA has occasional planned field trips (parents notified in advance), and will provide transportation from AGA to the field trip destination and back to AGA. The transportation system may be via the club van (insured), bus or a public transit system. There may be a charge for each child plus the cost of the event. Permission to participate may be granted by signing the registration form.
Television and Video Viewing
AGA does not use television or video game viewing as a regular part of its curriculum. A video is sometimes shown on "Fun Friday". All movies or films are rated "G". Educational films for learning skills will be used occasionally.