I am so excited to be the leader of this awesome team. I have been working at gym-Nation for 7 years and love our staff and families. I have a Bachelor’s Degree from USM and took many education classes at UNE. I love working with children and their families. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my family. If you would like more information about our summer camp program, e-mail me today!
Admin
Kate Lindblom
I am Miss Kate. I have been teaching at gymNation for 4 years now. I earned my bache-lors degree in English from Saint Michaels college in VT and then went back to school to get my Maine State Early Childhood Education Certification. I taught prior to GymNation at another local preschool, but love the fitness based education and have first hand seen the amazing benefits of it! I am from Redding Ct but now call Maine home.
Molly Leonard
I have been Coach Molly since 1984! I have coached gymnasts ages 1-18, beginners-level 8 team. Tiny Stars Fit & Learn Nursery School started in our gymnastics center ten years ago. I have focused my attention on Tiny Stars for the past 9 years, currently on the Gym Frogs who are the 3 year olds. When I am not at Tiny Stars I enjoy my life with my 4 children (27, 22, 18, 14)!
Maggie Petit
Hi, I’m Maggie and I am the newest member of gymNation Tiny Stars Fit and Learn Program! I recently graduated from the University of Maine in May 2016 and started working at gymNation in the After School Club program last fall. This Spring, I start-ed assisting with the Peeps class and discovered I loved working with the little kids as much as I love puppies!
Sportsapalooza 2017
August 7-11
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Are your kids getting bored with camps focused on one sport or activity for the whole week? Would they rather be in one place that offers a variety of activities so they are guaranteed to stay entertained? Sportsapalooza is the OA Sports Center’s new camp that will make sure your kids come home tired!
OA Performance Center, Parisi Speed School, Hitters Count, TGK Athletics, Maine Juniors Volleyball, Michael Phelps Skill Center, and GymNation have come together to create the most comprehensive sports camp for athletes of any skill level. The OA Sports Center is a state-of-the-art complex, offering athletes the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of sports throughout each day.
THE DETAILS
Ages: Girls & Boys, 6 – 12
Where: 15 Lund Road, Saco, Maine
Dates: August 7-11, 2017
Times: 8:00am-4:30pm
Cost: $375
REGISTER ONLINE AT
DAILY SCHEDULE
8:00 drop off
8:30-9:45 TGK Athletics
10:00-11:00 Parisi Speed School
11:00-12:00 Maine Juniors Volleyball
12:00 lunch break
12:30-1:30 GymNation
1:45-2:45 Michael Phelps Skill Center
3:15-4:15 Hitters Count
Gym & Swim with gymNation and Michael Phelps Skill Center
Beginning June 28th on Wednesdays!
On Wednesdays beginning June 28th, You and your child can join us for a 7-Week session through August 16th.
From 9-9:45am join our experienced gymnastic coaches for a hands on session using some of the equipment in the gym and helping your child learn some basic coordination and motor skills.
Then at 10-10:45am walk down the hall to the Michael Phelps Skill Center and have your child get familiar with the water and lay a foundation for proper swimming technique.
This Gym & Swim Program is for children ages 1-3 and students must be accompanied by adult/parent.
Michael Phelps Skill Center offers your child the Best in swimming! Small class ratios of 4:1, warm water pools, professional instructors, swim school memberships, and each pool has its own 55 inch monitor for parents viewing!
Please register by calling gymNation 207-602-6525 or using the form below.
All participants must sign a release form for both gymNation and The Michael Phelps Skill Center.
7 Week session June 28- August 16
Cost $189. $30 Per day drop in fee.
Preschool Gymnastics Class
Pre-School Gymnastics
Our Pre-School Gymnastics Program is for children age 3 – 4. This class is designed for tots who are able to be in a class independent of their parents. Utilizing the same routine as our Toddler class, children will learn balance, coordination and strength while maneuvering through more challenging circuits. During this class we will go over various basic gymnastics movements and introduce organizational and social skills such as cooperation, listening and following directions. Our preschoolers have their own gym designed for little ones!
Ages 3-4 years old | class duration: 45 minutes
| Class | Ages | Monday | Wednesday | Cost | Notes |
| Preschool | 3-4 years | 5:00-5:45 | 9:15-10:00 4:00-4:45 |
$130 | Boys & Girls |
Toddler Gymnastics
Our Toddler Gymnastics Class is a parent-tot class for walking toddlers through 3 years old. Together, you and your toddler will learn the fundamentals of movement, basic gymnastics body positions and skills using the gym’s fun filled movement stations specifically designed for your toddler. As you and your child go through each station with your group instructor, we will teach you proper spotting techniques and talk about movement goals. A group activity will conclude this fun parent-tot class.
Ages: walking – Age 3 | class duration: 45 minutes
| Class | Ages | Monday | Wednesday | Cost | Notes |
| Toddler | Walking-3 Years | 5:00-5:45 | 9:00-9:45 | $115 | Parent Participation Required |
Registration Fees
Take a second class and receive 25% Off the session price of the least expensive class!
Sibling Discount 10%. Payment due in full by June 19th.
All students are subject to our annual registration fee of $35.
For 1st child, $25 for 2nd, $60 per family.
Schedule
7 Week Session: June 26-August 16. Closed July 3-7.
OA Sports Center Summer Schedule
Attached is our Summer Gymnastics class schedule for the Saco Sports Center.
OA Sports Center Virtual Tour
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Check out this virtual tour with Coach Carol at our new gymnastics facility. We are so thankful for our staff team and parents that have worked so hard and been so flexible to help transition our community into this new chapter. While there are some finishing touches still left on the physical space, we are ready to go for gymnastic classes.