Kindergym is a movement-based program developed for the under 5’s. This program develops the child as a whole, incorporating gross motor, fine motor, cognitive thinking and group activities. Kindergym is a parent and child-based program, so we encourage you to come and play with your child while we are teaching them that fitness can be fun, and also develop their co-ordination, self-esteem and social skills. We specialise in the overall development of your child. We cater for 4 age groups:
- Baby Gym (4months – 18 month olds)
- Little Leapers (18month–3 year olds)
- Mini Mites (3 – 4 year olds)
- Action Acrobats (for Kindy and Prep kids)
Classes run for 45 minutes for under 5’s and 60mins for Action Acrobats.
Our program offers children a fun-filled educational learning environment for fundamental movement; ensuring they can experience a wide range of movement activities and be encouraged to think, create, construct and solve problems with their own bodies. As with all the programs at Mackay Gymnastics fun is a key element. If kids are enjoying what they’re doing, they’re more likely to want to do it again… and again… and again!
Babygym (4mths – 18mths)
BabyGym provides a strong foundation for their critical early years. This period of your child life will influence their movement abilities later. The development areas the program focuses on are:
- Brain Development
- Body Awareness
- Social Interaction
- Balance
- Fine Motor Skills
- Vestibular stimulation
- Core Strength
- Sensory System
Little Leapers (18mths – 3yrs)
Our Little Leaper program is parent assisted and the children are encouraged to explore their environment at their own pace. In this class we add a little more structure than our Babygym program, adding group activities and more social interaction while still focusing on a play-based environment. We control the environment, not the child.
Mini Mites (3yrs – PreKindy)
Our Mini Mites program is for ages 3 years to Pre Kindy aged kids and has similar a similar class structure to the younger Little Leapers group. Kids will start with a fun action-packed warm up game and gentle stretch, then move onto a circuit of activities for the kids to participate in. Our circuits can be a mix of scooter boards, tramps, bars to swing on, ladders to climb, hills to roll down and beams to balance on.
Action Acrobats (Kindy/Prep)
Our Action Acrobats class is designed for children who are currently attending Kindy or Prep. Action Acrobats is a fun-based class where your child will learn the basics of gymnastics as well as assist in their physical, social and cognitive development. Your child will roll, cartwheel, balance and swing to new heights in this safe and exciting class. This is a more structured class and kids participate without their parent.