August 2010 @ Balls of Fun Inc.

Ball-skill development happens with practice; give your child many opportunities to practice ball skills so that your child may become more confident and self-aware.                                                                                                  

From July 27^th – August 29^t the facility gym sections will be experiencing the following ball-skill development themes:

Big Kid Ball-Skill Theme: Balls & Ball Games

• The floor space is filled with ball games for children to learn and practice. Empower your child to have the knowledge and confidence to participate in physical activities during recess and gym. Some of our largest balls join the fun this month. 

Baby & Toddler Ball-Skill Theme: Balls & Ball Skills

• Gross-motor and ball–skill focused rubrics are posted on the facility walls, and a ball focused obstacle course fills the floor space to encourage ball-skill practice. This is a great opportunity to develop your child’s coordination ability.

The Facility: If you notice any unsafe behaviour or rules not being respected, please tell a staff member so that the situation can be addressed, and then the environment can remain safe and clean for our children.

Card Holders: We have two separate sign-in forms. One form is for card holders who have a Gift Certificate Card, a Multiple Visits Card or an Annual Membership Card.  The other sign-in form is for customers who do not have one of the three Balls of Fun cards.                            

Balls of Fun Annual Gym Memberships: Give your child the physical development, self-awareness and self-esteem needed to excel in play and sport in gym class, at recess time, or on an organized team.  This is the place to gain the development and confidence to succeed. The Balls of Fun Annual Gym Membership works in conjunction with the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit. Each child member receives a photo gym pass and a Balls of Fun T-Shirt. 

Group Visits: The facility is always open to the public during group visits and Balls of Fun Camp. Note: More groups will book visits after this calendar is published. Please call the facility if you would like further information.

Summer Gym Camp: Get your child moving while learning different sports and games in our afternoon gym camp. The Balls of Fun Gym Curriculum is designed to get kids enthusiastic about being active and working as a team.  The facility is air conditioned, safe, and clean. No sun screen or rain gear needed to have fun at our camp. Maximum 20 children per week; so book early to secure your child an active and fun time!

• Check out more camp information and camp photos.

Coming September 2010:

The Balls of Fun After-School Program for children 4 – 8 years: This program runs after school, from Monday-Friday. Parents may use the program to create a great after-school routine (daily homework help + directed physical activity), or parents may use the program when needed for their schedule.

Toddler Time Program: Be active with your toddler. Meet other moms, dads and toddlers during our directed, interactive, and fun Toddler Time.  This program is a very flexible program; encouraging you to join the fun often for continued growth and development, but also when it fits your schedule. Check out program details and registration.

• Please call us to sign up for either of the programs a.s.a.p., as we have started to take names and numbers of interested parents.

Parents: Remember to keep your children out of the sun during peek hours (11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.). In the summer join us to be active in a clean, stimulating and air conditioned facility. At Balls of Fun you do not need sun screen, and you do not need to worry about the rain or humidity. Plus, many of our parks have glass in the sand and graffiti on the structures. So bring the kids here for a safe game of tag or hide and seek, and teach your children some valuable ball skills to prepare them for gym class and other ball sports. Being active at Balls of Fun is also an economic choice for summer fun!

Notes: We are a nut and peanut free facility

• No slippers (including Robeez), or nylons, are to be worn in the facility. This is a socks only facility, and socks are mandatory for everyone. 
• Please carry your shoes to the entrance when leaving the facility. Thank you for helping to keep the facility clean for our children.
• The equipment is switched the first Monday of the month.

 

Balls of Fun’s Mission Statement Our goal is to provide children with an environment that fosters essential physical and social development skills. When these skills are nurtured and practiced, children gain self-awareness and confidence to succeed during play and sport. Moreover, an enthusiasm for physical activity, created by learning necessary ball skills, encourages a healthy lifestyle. Being Active + Being Together = Balls of Fun Inc.