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Start of a New Session!

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Welcome to Carousel Gymnastics! We are excited to have you and your family as part of our community. As we kick off our fall session, we want to share a few reminders that will help everyone have a safe and enjoyable experience at Carousel! Our lobby area is a place for gymnasts and visitors to gather before and after classes, we love to see the camaraderie of parents, friends, and athletes, but in order to maintain a distraction free area we ask that you follow a few of our safety tips. Here are a few tips on lobby area etiquette:
  • Check in at the front desk. All gymnasts must check in at the front desk for attendance before entering the gym. This helps us to keep track of who is in the building and to ensure the safety of all of our members.
  • Store your belongings in the locker room. For safety reasons, gymnasts should not leave their belongings in the lobby area. Please use the locker room to store your child's backpack, coat, and other belongings.
  • No running, gymnastics, or ninja skills in the lobby area. The lobby area is a shared space, and we want to make sure that everyone is safe. Please remind your children to walk or run slowly in the lobby area, and to refrain from doing any gymnastics or ninja skills.
  • Use inside voices. The lobby area can be a busy place, and it can be difficult for the front desk staff to hear when they are on the phone. Please remind your children to use inside voices when they are in the lobby area.
  • Supervise your children. All children must be supervised by a parent or guardian when they are in or outside of our building. This is for the safety of your child and other members of our community.
    • We appreciate your cooperation in following these lobby area etiquette tips. By working together, we can create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone at Carousel Gymnastics.

Preparing Your Child for Class

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Are you excited to start your child in gymnastics classes at Carousel Gymnastics? We understand that the first couple classes can be hectic and that some children adapt to new surroundings more slowly than others. Here are a few things you can do to help your child prepare for their first class:
  • Dress your child appropriately. Your child should wear comfortable, fitted clothing that allows them to move freely. This could include shorts, pants, t-shirts, or leotards. Sports bras and leggings are not appropriate attire for class, as coaches need to spot children on skills and this can be uncomfortable for both student and teacher.
  • Remove jewelry and other accessories. Jewelry, fitbits, and watches should not be worn in class. These items can get caught on equipment or other children, and they can also be a distraction.
  • Bring a water bottle. If your child's class is 60 minutes or longer, they should bring a water bottle with them to stay hydrated.
  • Arrive 10 minutes early. This will give your child time to acclimate to their surroundings and get to know the other children in their class. Arriving late can cause stress and make it difficult for your child to participate fully in class.
Here are some additional tips for helping your child get the most out of their gymnastics classes:
  • Be positive and encouraging. Let your child know that you believe in them and that you are excited for them to start gymnastics.
  • Help your child warm up before class. This will help them prevent injuries.
  • Be patient. It takes time and practice to learn new skills. Don't get discouraged if your child doesn't master a skill right away.
  • Have fun! Gymnastics is a great way for kids to stay active and have fun.
  • Talk to your child about what to expect in gymnastics class. This will help them feel more comfortable and prepared.
  • Watch your child's class from the sidelines. This will give you a chance to see how they are doing and offer encouragement.
With your support, your child can have a fun and rewarding experience in gymnastics class. We hope these tips help you prepare your child for their first gymnastics class at Carousel Gymnastics. We look forward to seeing them soon!

Carousel Gymnastics Summer Classes

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It's snowing as I type this, but according to the calendar summer is not that far away! In an effort to help those organized parents plan for vacations and summer activities we are working on our summer schedules. Carousel Gymnastics Plover & Carousel Gymnastics Waupaca will be offering gymnastics summer sessions split into two sections. We feel this is a great way for families to sign up for classes that fit their busy summer schedules. Our Waupaca location will be hosting NinjaZone classes as well as Camps and Skills Clinics. Registration for the summer Gymnastics and NinjaZone sessions will open May 2nd.
Carousel Gymnastics Summer CampSummer day camps are a fantastic way to engage kids with fun, hands-on activities. Carousel Gymnastic camps are open the general public, registration in gymnastics or NinjaZone classes is NOT required! That makes these classes fun - for EVERYONE!
Skills Clinics are specifically designed to work on individual skills, i.e. cartwheels, back-flips, etc. These clinics are great ways to keep your child's skills fresh before the fall session begins.
As always, if your child is enrolled at Sunny Day, child pick-up is available! We have a working relationship with Sunny Day to walk children to their Gymnastics or NinjaZone classes (daytime classes) all year! This gives families more flexibility when scheduling activities for their children. Please Note: Your child must be enrolled in child care at Sunny Day, this does not extend to other daycare programs. If your child will be enrolled at Sunny Day this summer and you would like to sign them up for a morning class, please let the front desk know if you need your child picked up.

Annual Gymnast & Ninja Spotlight Show!

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Carousel Gymnastics Spotlight Show
Carousel Gymnastics Waupaca & Plover will be hosting our annual spotlight. The 2022 Superhero Spotlight show is a great way for your child/children to show off what they have learned in either the Preschool, Recreational or NinjaZone Program. Registration sign-up deadline is March 17th, which allows us time to order leos. You can register your child(ren) through our online portal or by stopping by the Waupaca location front desk. On-line registration will be under "Camp" and make sure to answer the question so that we have the size of leotard/shirt for this event. For Plover students, make sure to choose the WAUPACA location from the drop down menu. If you are having difficulty registering, make sure to contact us and we can help register your child. Each registration will include two spectator tickets. There will be additional tickets available for purchase at the door the day of the event. Mark your calendars, and we look forward to seeing you on Saturday, May 21st.
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Spring Registration Open for Waupaca & Plover Locations

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If you have been waiting for a small taste of spring, here it is! Registration for the Carousel Gymnastics Spring Session is open. Ok, well, maybe that is slightly deceiving. While we are all patiently waiting for some longer warmer days, you might as well register for a class. Both of locations (Carousel Gymnastics Waupaca & Carousel Gymnastics Plover) have spots open for Gymnastics classes. Carousel Gymnastics Waupaca has open NinjaZone classes and Carousel Gymnastics Plover has a few Warrior spots waiting for you! Registering as early as possible assures you will get the spot you want! If you find the class you are want is full, please make sure to put your child on a waitlist. We want to make sure each class is full and there is enough need prior to opening new classes, but having your child on a waitlist will help us to determine what additional classes are needed. Please bear with us, much like the rest of the world, our staff is limited, but we will do what we can to open more classes as time and staff permits. Registration can be done through our online portal by clicking, HERE. If you prefer to stop in during our office hours, we would be happy to register you in person as well! If you are new to Carousel Gymnastics and not sure what class would suit your child best, give us a call and we can help to determine skill level, or connect you with a coach who can evaluate skill level for proper class placement! You can find our hours online by location: Carousel Gymnastics Waupaca | Carousel Gymnastics Plover

Carousel Gymnastics Spring Session Registration

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We just started January, yet here we are all excited for spring! Can you blame us? Carousel Gymnastics will open spring session registration on Monday, January 31st! If you have been considering gymnastics, NinjaZone, or Warrior classes - mark your calendars and be ready. Class registration can be completed through our online portal, or by stopping by our front desk. We are working hard to create spring class schedules that will be posted to our website pages the middle of January. If you are looking for a specific class, you can see our Winter Schedules on the individual gym pages: Waupaca Schedule | Plover Schedule. Our winter schedules will give you an idea of classes that will be offered during our spring session. Our classes do fill rather quickly. If you find that a class you are attempting to register for is full, call the gym and ask to be placed on a wait list. If there is availability of coaches and enough students we will open additional classes. If your child has never done gymnastics before and you are not quite sure where to start, we encourage you to give our gym a call! We can help decide skill level based on age, or do a skills evaluation for older children. This will help them start at a level that is comfortable for them. As always, we encourage new and forever families to follow our social media pages for additional updates and news! You can find us on Facebook and Instagram with the following info: Carousel Gymnastics Waupaca - Facebook Carousel Gymnastics Plover - Facebook Carousel Gymnastics Instagram

Carousel Gymnastics is Hiring!

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Carousel Gymnastics is Hiring
Carousel Gymnastics is looking for energetic individuals to join our team! These positions are open to anyone with the desire to help our gymnasts grow. Perfect cartwheels are not required - we will train the right person! What is required? A fun, energetic personality - the ability to keep a small class on task - and the willingness to learn! Our class times vary each week, but most classes are in the evening with an occasional Saturday depending on coverage and schedules. This is the perfect opportunity for a parent with a child in class or someone looking for extra spending money. If you are interested in learning more about our open positions, contact Coach Tiffany via, EMAIL. Carousel Gymnastics currently has open positions at our Waupaca, WI & Plover, WI locations! Download our Application, HERE!

Carousel Gymnastics Welcomes 2022!

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Carousel Gymnastics Welcomes 2022

Kicking off 2022!

I don't think Carousel Gymnastics is alone in ushering in a new year! 2021 started and ended with a few restarts and a learning curve. All businesses, including ours, have been learning to navigate new guidelines to continue to keep our customers, students, and instructors safe. We are grateful for all of the families that have continued to support our program!

In 2022, Carousel Gymnastics will continue to focus on our students! With only a few short weeks left in the Winter Session, we have started looking at our tentative spring schedule. Make sure to watch for the Spring Schedule and registration information to come out soon. Our coaches are also working on preparing for our home meets in February (Sweet Tart Invitational, Feb. 12-13) and March (Blizzard Bash, Mar. 5-6). And don't forget to mark your calendars for our younger gymnasts, Spotlight Show (May 21, 2022).

2022 is already looking like an exciting year for the gymnasts and staff at Carousel Gymnastics! Watch for our monthly newsletters, Facebook posts, and handouts to keep up with the most recent events and updates!

As a gymnastics gym we strive to teach our students more than just “skills”. We hope to instill an energy of confidence and passion in their practice as well as each child’s being. With each new skill practiced and mastered, confidence is boosted. This sets the stage for a life long journey of patience, practice and success. May 2022 bless you all with patience, confidence, and success!

Carousel Gymnastics Toddler Time & Open Gym Updates

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Carousel Gymnastics Waupaca & Carousel Gymnastics Plover re-started our Toddler Time and Open Gym events in December. Both of these events have been going great and have had excellent attendance! Our staff is excited to start offering these extra classes and events for our students and our community!

Carousel Gymnastics Toddler Time Updates

If you are new to Carousel Gymnastics, our Waupaca & Plover gyms offer a Toddler Time class aimed at children ages "walking" to five years. Toddler Time is a great way to encourage movement in your little ones while having fun. Parents can engage with their kids while checking out the gym in a less-stressful environment. Encouraging play will help strengthen muscles and bones while building confidence and body awareness. Toddler Time is open to the public, no class registration is required! The cost is $5/child and a parent or guardian must be with their child in the gym at all times.

Toddler Time for Carousel Gymnastics Waupaca is held Thursdays 9:30-10:15am.
Toddler Time for Carousel Gymnastics Plover is held Mondays 9:30-10:15am.
Any updates or changes to that schedule will be posted on our Facebook pages!

Carousel Gymnastics Open Gym

Also part of our 2022 line-up will be Carousel Gymnastics Waupaca Open Gym. Dates for open gym will vary by month. Open gym is open to the public, so grab some friends and come on our for a morning of fun! The cost is $12/child and parents are not required to stay. Our monthly schedule can be found on our Home Page.

Open gym is designed for kids, kindergarten and older and gives students and the public a great place to wear off some energy! We ask that all attendees pre-register for open gym dates. This helps us to coordinate instructors and limit the number of students. To pre-register for an open gym date, please visit our Registration Portal. You can register for multiple dates, sign a waiver, and securely pay for your spot all at once! Carousel Gymnastics Waupaca Open Gyms are supervised by our certified instructors and all gym rules will be enforced for safety.

Carousel Gymnastics looks forward to seeing visitors and students in Toddler Time and Open Gym classes! If you have any questions, we encourage you to reach out to our Waupaca Location or our Plover Location.

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