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Gymnastics

Gymnastics camps for kids in the Rochester, NY area.

(If you belong to a camp organization and wish to submit a camp listing, please see the examples below and email your entry to suggestions@kidsoutandabout.com.)

The Little Gym of Perinton/Pittsford
Contact Ythan Lax
Perinton Square Mall, 6720 Pittsford - Palmyra Rd., Fairport, NY 14450
585-223-6680
Anytime Camps: Come for one day, one week, the whole summer, or any other combination of days. Brochures explaining all our weekly themes and pricing are available at the front desk. Each camp day is limited to the first 20 paid signups. Children MUST be between the ages of 3 and 12 and must be fully toilet trained to participate in camp. Camp times and themes are also listed on the website at: http://www.thelittlegym.com/gym/summer.aspx?gymid=213&cid=465.

 

Northern Hemisphere Gymnastics
(585) 265-4740, 82 East Main St. Webster, NY 14580
Contact: Contact: Allison Masters, nhgym@aol.com
Northern Hemisphere Gymnastics' Summer Adventure Camp offers expert gymnastics instruction in a state-of-the-art facility as well as archery, swimming, kayaking, team/individual sports, arts and crafts, climbing wall, theme activities, and an overnight on the last day of camp. They are an official children's summer camp certified by Monroe County. The camp runs for two week sessions beginning early July, from 9:00am to 4:00pm. In addition, they offer summer evening gymnastics classes (ages 2 yrs. to adult), full or half day gymnastics camp (ages 6-14 yrs.), and preschool gymnastics camp (ages 3-5 yrs). Contact them for more information or a free brochure.

 

Premier Cheer
1150 University Ave, Bldg #5
Rochester, NY 14607
Contact: Debbie Bonzo, premiercheerinc@frontiernet.net
585-244-2496
Cheer/Tumble Summer Camps Late June - Mid August, 9:00-4:00pm. Ages 5-up, Weekly Sessions. Free t-shirt. Cheer Off every Friday
Specialty Camps: Tumble Camps ­ Ages 5 and up, try-Out prep camps ­ Ages 12 and up, customized camps for your Team/Squad

 

Alpha Jump!
Recreation centers in Perinton, Brighton, and Victor

Check your area recreation center brochures! We are now in Perinton, Brighton, and Victor. We hope to add more locations soon.
Alpha Jump! for 3-6 year olds introduces early literacy skills and physical fitness through the use of original and research supported techniques. Using gymnastics concepts and activities, as well as interactive songs and instruments, your child will connect to learning in a whole new way. This program, designed by professionals in their respective fields and based on the latest research regarding multiple intelligences, language acquisition and gross motor development, goes beyond creative movement and traditional teaching to make a direct connection between your child's physical motor skills and cognitive development. For registration information, call (585) 356-2743, email alphajump@gmail.com, or inquire at your local town recreation center.


Please email us if you have suggestions for a gymnastics camp.