Summer fun at Jumphouse

Justin Seward
Times Reporter

 

Jumphouse Gymnastics’ offering of a variety of activities for youths and kids resulted in an increase in participation from Strathmore and surrounding areas.
Co-owner Lori Knopf says it’s a great way for kids to keep active throughout the summer and somewhere they can have fun.
“What’s different for this summer is that we have a lot more people looking for regular classes,” said Knopf.
“A weekly class, they’re willing to commit for the eight weeks, so people that continue their training year round.”
She added this was a good way for the cheer and other competitive teams to train year round while it keeps the younger groups busy.
In the summer, she knows that there will be flexibility for kids to still come in and participate if she is not there.
“It’s a little bit more flexible in the summer because people like to know that if I’m gone for a week or two, it’s still reasonable to make the commitment for the other ones and just knowing we’re here for an option,” said Knopf.
The main focus for the younger kids is for them to stay consistent in the summer sessions, while it is a good time for the cheerleaders to get some training time in and work on their badges.
The AIMS societies utilize the gymnastics club once every second week on Fridays for an hour and think it’s a great option for their adults to stay active.
“It’s more essential to us in the winter than in the summer,” said Beverly Roppel, programs coordinator for the AIMS Society.
“It’s very essential. We have very good rapport with Jumphouse and they have been great for our agency to utilize.”
The clients are excited every time they come back from Jumphouse Gymnastics and cannot wait to go back.
“Everybody is always asking ‘is it Jumphouse this week? Is it Jumphouse this week?'” said Roppel.
She added the activities they participate in are Zumba classes put on by a member of the AIMS society, mats and the trampolines.
Programs that are offered for the kids are the Gymnastics Camp for children ages 4 and up and will run every week from June 29 until August 21(9 a.m.- 1 p.m.). There will be a Recreational Cheerleading Camp on the week of August 10-14 for kids ages 5 and up (1 p.m.- 3 p.m.). Preschool Classes, Recreational and Acro sessions will also be offered weekly for kids that are walking all the way up to six-year-olds and older.
For more information on the camps, you can call Jumphouse Gymnastics at (403)-934-4900 or log on to www.jumphousegymnastics.ca.