Physical activity sessions, indoors on gymnastic equipment for Under 5's beginning with non-rolling babies from 7 weeks old To register your child go to www.aspiringgymsports.co.nz Click on “register” top right. Click on “Mini Muscles” then fill in your child’s details- click “add gymnast” if you have another child. Fill in your child’s details, then your own, then an emergency person. Click all t
he way to the end and “sign up” This is a free process. Once registered you can log in and choose a password- click-book - “holiday program “- and choose the class you want. Read the date and time of class you are selecting carefully. Text me if you need help. NO PHONE USE ALLOWED WHILE SUPERVISING CHILDREN, you may take photos of your own children. Please inform others nearby. If you absolutely have to take a call, please take your child and your phone outside of our gym into the public foyer space, thanks. FOOD ONLY IN DEISGNATED AREA-ABSOLUTELY NO NUTS PLEASE, NO HOT DRINKS (even with lidded cups) while supervising your child/ren, hands must be free for your child thanks
“Mini Muscles” is a fun, indoor play session for parents to attend with their infant, toddler or preschooler. Sessions are based on free choice play for children and we offer ideas to parents that will help them support their child’s behaviour and development. We offer music, action activities and games as part of the session and children are welcome to join in if they wish. Free play is an important way of developing social development and building self-confidence and self-esteem in early childhood education. In Baby classes (Learning to roll) You will learn how your new baby's brain develops and how movement supports this growth. We introduce you to ideas from specialists and theorists and help you to answer all those questions that you have, about your child’s physical development and behaviour as they grow. We have mums, dads, nannies and grandparents who enjoy our sessions, everyone is welcome
TIMETABLE and CLASS DESCRIPTION
ALL CHANGES TO CLASS TIMES OR LAST -MINUTE CANCELLATIONS WILL BE POSTED ON THE MINI MUSCLES FACEBOOK PAGE ONLY
Class days and times are posted each week on the Mini Muscles page, usually the night before or earlier. Please note that class times can change suddenly on any given day due to illness or accommodation of special classes for visiting groups. The timetable will not be updated on the Aspiring Gymsports Webpage when this happens- "LEARNING TO ROLL" on TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS from 9.45am-10.45am
This class is for infants from about 8-10 weeks old. We discuss physical development, the link with brain development and demonstrate ideas with interactive activities and music. All parents, care-givers and extended family welcome. You can participate as much or as little as feels comfortable for you and your baby. If your baby is happy to lie on their back on the floor and stretch out for a period of about 20 minutes, they should be fine in class. You can pick up, comfort, feed during class, the aim is to have baby comfortable and relaxed. Bring a small blanket/wrap or baby to use underneath your baby. This class overlaps with the following class- SPROUTS Under 2 yrs. Sprouts arrive halfway through the class, just as we are finishing music. It's a great opportunity for new parents to see" the next stage up" Sprouts move differently and are more advanced in their physical development, they play and move in a different area without being intrusive to the babies. "SPROUTS UNDER 2yrs" on TUESDAY and THURSDAY from 10.15am-11.15am
This class is for babies who are moving around on the floor. This is a "Child led class" This may include continuous rolling, commando crawling, crawling, sitting, standing and walking. We build soft play equipment into challenges and activities which little ones like to explore and use to assist themselves to develop their movements. We also use simple songs and music to enhance the experience. Children will participate if they choose. The class overlaps with the end of the baby class, as the babies develop movement, they can stay longer as they choose. As with all Mini Muscles classes, we expect your child to be in good health when they attend. Please don't be offended if you are asked about your child's health if they are showing signs of a cough or runny nose. "UNDER 3yrs" on WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY (if advertised) from 10am-11am
This class is for children aged Under 3yrs. They are usually "first children in the family" and may not be so used to other older children, moving near-by or the amount of noise from happy groups of busy children having fun. Children gain confidence in equipment use and physical skills without the worry of older more athletic children moving quickly nearby. Activities to music near the end of class time, include action songs, use of manipulatives- scarves, sticks and parachute. We request that parents who accompany their child to participate in music are there to support their child's interest. Please keep adult, group chats way from the music area. "0-5yrs" WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY (when advertised) from 9am-10am FRIDAY 10am-11am
This class is for children aged 0-5yrs. It's a family grouping with all ages together, usually first born with another younger sibling in tow. All gymnastic equipment, except the large trampoline is available for use. Guided activity and music activities are optional. Emphasis is placed on encouraging children to problem solve and figure out how to do things for themselves and in groups, while being aware of those moving nearby. Exploring the fundamental movement patterns of locomotion, rotation, swing, spring, landing, climbing, balance
Look for our fb post on the Mini Muscles fb page, also shared to Wānaka Mums 'n' Bubs trading post or Upper Clutha Community Notices (fb pages)
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? -
Cash only in class or online payment for concession cards via www.aspiringgmsports.co.nz
Prices
Learning to roll - Single baby $10 cash per session or $100 concession card for 11 visits with no use-by date. Twins $15 cash in class or $150 for a concession card for 11 visits with no use-by date. Available to purchase online on the AGS webpage or cash in class
Sprouts, under 3's and 0-5 yrs prices are $7 for one child or $12 for a family of 2 or more siblings. Concession cards available to buy online or with cash in class, $70 for a single child or $120 for a family of 2 or more siblings. No use-by date, cards available in class
Family fun 5-12 yrs, may use MM concession cards for 0-5 yrs or $10 cash for one 5-12 yr old or $15 for two 5-12 yr olds or $20 for 3 or more school age siblings
To find out more about fundraising ideas, sessions for your community organization, workshops, birthday parties, equipment hire or if you are not sure which class to attend. WHO DO I CONTACT? Rae Paterson 027 4149562 (Text only pls)
or message us on our MM fb page
or email [email protected]
Please note we have toys and books available to purchase for a gold coin, near the entrance way. This is an ongoing club fundraiser to help with costs.
