Re: Gymnastics camp for 6 year old novice
Look at Kids In Motion on Piedmont Ave. tel: 601-8424. My daughter (also 6 yrs) is in her 2nd session there, taking after school classes. She loves it, and we'll be doing a week of 1/2 day camp there this summer. She has also taken lessons (but never a camp) at Head Over Heels; she enjoyed that as well, but it is a much bigger facility and can be daunting for a novice. I've found the staff at Kids In Motion to be very nurturing, attentive and respectful of different abilities. They also offer full day camps, but the latter part of the day is often spent off-site (parks, etc.) Good luck! We're in the same boat, trying to fill up a summer for the first time ever... A New Camper's Mom

My daughter has been taking classes at Kids in Motion for over a year, and she loves it. Most of the teachers are really great -- energetic, creative, patient and safety-minded. The gym itself has good equipment, but it's a little run down. And the classes aren't cheap, but then what is around here? At three and a half, the kids do a 45-minute class by themselves while you relax at the cafe across the street. Enjoy! Dana

My daughter attended Kids in Motion for about 4 years, starting around 4 years of age, and had a great experience. Kids in Motion is a non-competitive gym and especially geared to young kids. The instructors are well trained and keep the kids safe so that injuries do not occur -- very important!! They also have a fun ''Parents Night Out'' program every other Friday Night so parents can leave the kids and have a date night.

The only disadvantage is if your child wants to go into competitive gymnastics in the future. Kids in motion does not focus on competitive form and this can be a disadvantage if she moves on to competition. My only recommedation is that if she loves it, move her to Cal Bears or Head Over Heels in a few years. My daughter has now gone to a competitive gym and just advanced this year to Level 6. She got a great start at Kids in Motion.

PS. My daughter says to tell you that you should also look into Cal Bears where she attends now. They also have classes for young, energetic kids. Gym Monkey