Children’s Fitness Class Curriculum
Introducing
Our New Fitness Class Curriculum
We have recently restructured our fitness classes. This includes new names for all of our classes to provide a cohesive feel, as well as a more consistent and structured curriculum. Most of our classes will now follow the same basic content structure across all of the ages. We have updated our pricing structure with new options. Read on for more details about our new classes, curriculum, and costs. You can also visit our Fitness Classes page for details. We currently allow up to 10 child participants per class. We are so excited to implement this new plan and look forward to welcoming all ages in our classes.
Fitness Class Sequence
We will now offer classes for participants from birth through age 18. Each class is broken up by skill level and needs. We ask for parent participation in all classes for children 4 years and younger. For children falling outside of the age appropriate skills, accommodations can be discussed. All our classes will be between 40 and 60 minutes long.
This class is dedicated towards the youngest members of the family. This class will not follow the standard curriculum and instead will have it’s own curriculum catered towards our tiniest friends.
This class is in the Mommy-and-Me style. During this course parents will be provided with strategies to tackle the important and intimidating “tummy time.” We will work on age appropriate developmental skills such as rolling, army crawling, and sitting. We will discuss developmental milestones as well as parenting tips and advice.
This class is a welcoming environment for young family members. While they aren’t quite as fresh to the world as in “Gentle Seeds,” they still require care. As such, this class will also not follow the standard curriculum, instead having it’s own curriculum.
This class is in the Mommy-and-Me style. This is the age when our little ones start moving. We will work on a lot of movement skills, including crawling, cruising along furniture, and even walking. Learning to transition between the many positions is also key. The focus on “tummy time” is usually decreased during this age because the infants are much more active. We will discuss developmental milestones, safety for our littlest movers, as well as parenting tips and advice.
This class is dedicated towards toddlers. This class will not follow the standard curriculum and instead will have it’s own curriculum catered towards new walkers, or those just getting started on walking.
This class is in the Mommy-and-Me style. During this course parents will be provided with strategies to assist in their toddler’s exploration and new skills. We will work on age appropriate developmental skills such as climbing, running, and walking. During this class we begin to work much more on balance and the new challenges that those who are walking encounter, especially obstacles. We will discuss developmental milestones, playground and walking safety, as well as parenting tips and advice.
This class is dedicated towards preschool aged children. This is the first class that uses our new curriculum system. Each week we will have different focus topic.
This class is in the Mommy-and-Me style. Children will learn balance, coordination, and control of their bodies through fun songs, strengthening exercises, and yoga. They will learn to take turns and to be respectful to their peers. We will explore the ways our bodies move together. Parents will learn about safety and how to help these eager explorers continue to grow stronger.
This class is dedicated towards TK and Kindergarten aged children. This class uses our new curriculum system. Each week we will have different focus topic. This is the same class that we offer through the after-school program at Castaic Unified School District.
Parents are not required to participate in this class. However, we strongly encourage parent participation. This helps the class go more smoothly. Children will work on balance and coordination through fun songs, games, strengthening exercises, and yoga. They will learn to take turns and to be respectful to their peers. We will begin to learn more about the parts of our bodies and the different ways they move.
This class is dedicated towards 1st and 2nd graders. This class uses our new curriculum system. Each week we will have different focus topic.
Parents are not required to participate in this class. We do ask that parents stay on or near the premises. Children will work on advancing and improving their skills through fun songs, games, strengthening exercises, and yoga. They will learn to take turns and to be respectful to their peers. We will learn about the different joints of the body, and the names of some of the bones and muscles.
This class is dedicated towards 3rd and 4th graders. This class uses our new curriculum system. Each week we will have different focus topic.
Parents are not required to participate in this class. We do ask that parents stay on or near the premises. Children will work on advancing and improving their skills. We begin placing a heavier emphasis on strengthening exercises in this class. Children learn more about proper technique here to build the foundation for improving strength effectively. We will still play games and make the activities fun as well, but will include a dedicated set of strengthening exercises each week. Children will learn about positive self-image and being respectful to both themselves and their peers. We will learn about the different joints of the body, and the names of some of the bones and muscles.
This class is dedicated towards 5th and 6th graders. This class uses our new curriculum system. Each week we will have different focus topic.
Parents are not required to participate in this class. Children will work on advancing and improving their skills. We begin taking a more traditional approach to exercising during this class. Many of our friends are entering puberty during this window and fitness becomes even more important in building a good foundation for life. We will have a dedicated set of strengthening exercises, as well as a dedicated cardio set. We will utilize the Just Dance video game to get all the kids moving during some weeks. Our Pre-Teen participants will explore the different types of exercise, as well as their effects and importance. We will learn more about the bones and muscles of the body, as well as their functions.
This class is dedicated towards 7th and 8th graders. This class branches away from our new curriculum system. Each week will be more well rounded, but will still have some focus tied to the curriculum system.
Parents are not required to participate in this class. We take a more traditional approach to exercising during this class. Many of our friends are entering puberty during this window and fitness becomes even more important in building a good foundation for life. We will have a dedicated set of strengthening exercises, as well as a dedicated cardio set. We will utilize the Just Dance video game to get all the kids moving during some weeks. Our participants will explore the different types of exercise, as well as their effects and importance. We will learn more about the bones and muscles of the body, as well as their functions. We will also take into consideration the sports or extracurricular activities of our participants when determining the activities each week.
This class is for our High School aged participants. This class only loosely utilizes our new curriculum system. Each week will be more well rounded, but will still have some focus tied to the curriculum system. We take into consideration our participants needs. This class is all about building success in fitness as future adults.
Parents are not required to participate in this class. We take a more traditional approach to exercising during this class. We will have a dedicated set of strengthening exercises, as well as a dedicated cardio set. Our classes will be a bit more like circuit training. Depending on our participants, we will generally have stations set up for them to rotate through. We will also utilize the Just Dance video game during some weeks. We will learn how to develop an exercise program and help each participant with their own unique needs.
Fitness Class Curriculum
Our children’s fitness classes will now implement an 8 week curriculum on a cycle. A few differences will be thrown in each cycle for our friends who continually enroll to keep things fresh and fun. All classes will use this same schedule, with the exception those classes for our youngest and oldest participants. The classes that do not use this new curriculum include: Gentle Seeds (0-6 months), Little Leaves (7-12 months), Seedling Steps (1-2 years). Our Strong Sequoias (12-14 years) and Alpine Ascent (14-18 years) classes will only loosely use this new curriculum.
Week 1
This first week we will focus on the foundation of our body—the core. We will work on strengthening and stretching our back and core muscles. We will learn about the spine and core muscles.
Week 2
The focus this week is on our arms. We will work on strengthening and stretching our arms. We will learn about the wrist, elbow, and shoulder. We will work a bit on hand-eye coordination.
Week 3
The focus this week is on our legs. We will work on strengthening and stretching our legs. We will learn about the ankle, knee, and hip. We will work a bit on balance on 1 foot and foot-eye coordination.
Week 4
The focus this week is on our hands and feet. We will work on strengthening and stretching the small muscles in our feet and hands.
Week 5
This week we will focus on balance. We will learn about the different things that can affect our balance. We will work on improving balance and strengthening our core.
Week 6
This week we will focus on jumping. We will learn about the different kinds of jumping and work on strengthening. We will also tackle an obstacle course.
Week 7
This week the focus in on ball skills. We will work on catching, throwing, kicking, and other activities that use a ball. We will work on coordination, as well as generalized strength and flexibility.
Week 8
Our final week will be a bit of a wrap-up. We will review a bit of everything, as well as work on some tumbling skills. Some of our activities will focus a lot on partner work. This week is more of a “for fun” week and will be a bit more participant directed. They will pick some of the activities, within restrictions, from things we have tackled over the last 7 weeks.
Fitness Class Costs
We will now offer an 8 week package for $240. As the curriculum will be on a cycle, joining at any time is welcome. Whether you join our class at week 1 or week 7, your child will still be able to participate in all 8 weeks of the curriculum. Where your child starts is not going to impact the outcomes or their enjoyment of the class.
As before, we will continue to offer a monthly enrollment package. This package costs $130 per month. This provides your child with attendance to 1 class a week for 4 weeks. This is intended to be a continuous enrollment plan. Months will be pro-rated when you join part of the way through the month. In months where there would be a 5th class at your regularly scheduled time, that class is offered to you at no extra cost.
Finally, we offer attendance to a single, individual class for $40. This is meant for people who just want to drop by occasionally, instead of regularly attending. While we do offer this option, it is not encouraged. Children will feel more comfortable participating and have more fun when they attend on a regular basis.
Please contact us via phone or email to enroll in our classes.