SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwire - Jun 2, 2011) - The long months of summer vacation can present a challenge for parents looking for an active and creative program for their children in a secure and caring environment. For families, the Anytime Summertime Kids Camp at The Little Gym offers an entertaining and educational solution. These fun and engaging programs keep children learning and moving as they develop the skills and self-confidence that will help them excel when school starts again.
"It can be a challenge for parents to keep their children active and involved during the summer," said The Little Gym International President and CEO Bob Bingham. "But too much 'free time' is not necessarily a good thing. Physical activity is one of the building blocks of a healthy lifestyle, and the 'lazy' days of summer are a great time to get your children involved in safe, supervised physical fun."
The Little Gym offers summer camps for children between the ages of 3 and 8. The camp programs feature weekly themes that combine physical fitness, gymnastics and play with arts, crafts, snacks and special events. Themes are designed to appeal to children's imaginations and sense of adventure. For example, campers may hunt for buried treasure on a deserted beach, plan a trip to the jungle to pet a tiger, or blast off into outer space in a giant rocket ship. Each week, the children participate in a physical activity that corresponds to the current theme to continually challenge them to develop new skills.
True to its name, the Anytime Summertime Kids Camp program features flexible scheduling. Parents can schedule their children to attend the camps for several full weeks, a single week, or even just a day at a time. In addition to their camp program, The Little Gym maintains a full schedule of their regular classes throughout the summer.
"Whether parents are looking for a daily summer camp environment or an occasional 'what can we do today' solution, our Anytime Summertime Kids Camp program is a great choice, either on its own or as a fun add-on to a child's regular The Little Gym class," Bingham said. "Our trained and caring instructors make sure that kids have a great time while they gain confidence in their own abilities and learn to respect and interact with other kids."
For more information or to register for Anytime Summertime Kids Camp program at The Little Gym, please visit www.TheLittleGym.com.
About The Little Gym
The Little Gym is an internationally recognized physical program that helps children build the developmental skills and confidence needed at each stage of childhood. The very first location was established in 1976 by Robin Wes, an innovative educator with a genuine love for children. The Little Gym International, Inc., headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., was formed in 1992 to franchise The Little Gym concept. Today, The Little Gym International has more than 300 locations in 22 countries. For more information, visit The Little Gym at www.TheLittleGym.com.