Preschool Programs
Developing good exercise habits at an early age will benefit your child for a lifetime. The key is to keep physical activity fun and interesting. Each week at the Flip Factory, your child will be transported to a magical place: The African Savannah, a medieval castle, under the sea. . . . the possibilities are limitless! Elaborate themes with props, music and a variety of equipment configurations keep each week new and captivating for kids and parents alike.
Each child is encouraged to work to the best of their ability. New skills and sequences are introduced when a child is ready to move on. Classes are of mixed levels and can accommodate beginners through to experienced youngsters.
We have four pre-school programs. Ages are a suggested guideline as every child progresses at his or her own pace:
TOT DROP-IN *Please note that the TOT SPOT is not yet open
The 'TOT SPOT' is a 1000 square foot, well padded, indoor playground separate from our main gym. This bright colourful space is loaded with gym equipment specifically designed for children 5 and under. This space is not actively supervised by Flip Factory staff, parents are responsible for watching their children. Comfortable seating areas and tables are in the TOT SPOT for caregivers. The TOT SPOT is open from 9:30am-3:30pm Mon-Fri, 10:00am-6:30pm Saturday, and 10:00am-5:00pm Sunday.
PARENT & TOT for 18 months - 3 1/2 years
(Parented)
Toddlers love to move and explore! This semi structured program will give your youngster an opportunity to learn through movement and exploration. Our approach allows children to progress at their own pace. Each week the Flip Factory Gym is transformed into a series of interesting circuits and activities. Each week a new and exciting theme is introduced. Activities, songs, props, movements and skills revolve around the chosen theme. This is not 'just' a preschool gymnastics program! We want your child to come away from each class with an improved knowledge of a multitude of subjects (Space, the Rainforest, Cowboys, Letters & Numbers. . . . we have 40 different themes!) Classes are 45 minutes in length. A caregiver must accompany the child at all times.
MIXED PRESCHOOL for 18 months - 5 years
(Parented)
This program is ideal for families who have more than one preschooler or parents who would prefer to remain with their preschooler (3 1/2 - 5 year olds) during the class. The format is similar to the Parent & Tot program. More choices for activities and skills are presented to the class to accommodate a wider range of levels. This is a fun, movement based program with a bit more emphasis on skill development for the children 3 1/2 - 5 years of age. Classes are 1 hour in length. A caregiver must accompany children at all times.
KINDERGYM for 3 1/2 - 6 years 3 months
(Non-parented)
This packed program follows a different theme each week with fun circuits, lots of turns on the equipment and lots of feedback from the coach. Children learn a number of modified and 'real' gymnastic skills on tumbling mats, bars, beams, rings, ropes, trampolines and vaults. Equipment is close to the ground and well padded for safety and to help develop confidence on the various apparatus. Classes are 1 hour in length. This is a non-parented class.
GYM & JUMP
Gym & Jump gives children and youth the opportunity to learn skills on gymnastics events (vault, bars, beams, ropes, rings, tumbling mats) and trampoline events (mini tramp, tumble track, and trampolines). Lots of activity, lots of turns, and emphasis is on a FUN approach to skill development. This is a great transistion between the preschool program Kindergym, and youth programs such as Extreme Kids or Flip Sampler.
For your child’s safety and comfort, please adhere to the following for all programs:
- be on time for classes
- long hair must be tied back
- no jewelry or large hair bobbles
- wear shorts or pants that stretch and do not have zippers, buckles, buttons or belts
- wear a t-shirt or sweat top that will not slide over your child’s head when they are upside down; tighter fitting is better
- bare feet are best for children, parents can wear socks
- layer clothing, especially in the colder months
- children are not permitted on the equipment before the class starts or after the class has finished
Location
Bays 1&2, 4500- 5th Street N.E.
(click here for directions & map)
Class Times and Costs
Note: Class cost excludes GST and $25/participant/year insurance and registration fee. Our insurance year is July 1 - June 30. Monthly payment plans are available.
**Please take note of the new session dates. Our Fall semester is now running from Oct 1- Dec 23 and then Jan 3- Jan 16. Our winter session will be running from Jan 17-Mar 29.
| Program & Time | Age | Winter '12 | Spring '12 | Fall '12 |
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| Tuesday | ||||
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Parent & Tot 10:00 - 10:45 |
18 mos.- 3 1/2 yrs |
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$132 or $44/mo | $144 or $48/mo |
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Kindergym 10:00- 11:00 |
3 1/2- 6 1/4 yrs |
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$165 or $55/mo | $180 or $60/mo |
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Parent & Tot 11:00 - 11:45 |
18 mos.- 3 1/2 yrs |
$132 or $44/mo | $144 or $48/mo | |
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Kindergym 11:00 - 12:00 |
3 1/2- 6 1/4 yrs |
$165 or $55/mo | $180 or $60/mo | |
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Kindergym 1:00 - 2:00 |
3 1/2- 6 1/4 yrs |
$165 or $55/mo | $180 or $60/mo | |
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Parent & Tot 5:00- 5:45 |
18 mos- 3 1/2 yrs |
$132 or $44/mo | $144 or $48/mo | |
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Kindergym |
3 1/2- 6 1/4 yrs |
$165 or $55/mo | $180 or $60/mo | |
| Wednesday | ||||
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Parent & Tot 9:30 - 10:15 |
18 mos - 3 1/2 yrs | $132 or $44/mo | $144 or $48/mo | |
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Parent & Tot 10:15 - 11:00 |
18 mos - 3 1/2 yrs |
$132 or $44/mo |
$144 or $48/mo |
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Parent & Tot |
18 mos- 3 1/2 yrs |
$132 or $44/mo | $144 or $48/mo | |
|
Kindergym |
3 1/2- 6 1/4 |
$165 or $55/mo | $180 or $60/mo | |
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Kindergym
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3 1/2- 6 1/4 |
$165 or $55/mo | $180 or $60/mo | |
| Thursday | ||||
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Parent & Tot 10:00- 10:45 |
18 mos -3 1/2 yrs | $132 or $44/mo | $144 or $48/mo | |
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Kindergym 10:00- 11:00 |
3 1/2 - 6 1/4 yrs | $165 or $55/mo | $180 or $60/mo | |
|
Mixed Preschool |
18 mos- 5 yrs |
$165 or $55/mo | $180 or $60/mo | |
| Kindergym 1:00- 2:00 |
3 1/2- 6 1/4 yrs |
$165 or $55/mo | $180 or $60/mo | |
| Saturday | ||||
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Parent & Tot 9:00- 9:45 |
18 mos - 3 1/2 yrs | $132 or $44/mo | $120 or $40/mo | |
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Kindergym 9:00 - 10:00 |
3 1/2- 6 1/4 yrs |
$165 or $55/mo | $150 or $50/mo | |
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Parent & Tot 10:00- 10:45 |
18 mos - 3 1/2 yrs |
$132 or $44/mo | $120 or $40/mo | |
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Kindergym 10:00-11:00 |
3 1/2 - 6 1/4 yrs | $165 or $55/mo | $150 or $50/mo | |
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Mixed Preschool |
18 mos- 5 yrs |
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$165 or $55/mo | $150 or $50/mo |
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Gym & Jump |
4 - 7 1/2 |
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$165 or $55/mo | $165 or $55/mo |
Session Dates
**Please take note of the new session dates. Our Fall semester is now running from Oct 1- Dec 23 and then Jan 3- Jan 16. Our winter session will be runninf from Jan 17- Mar 29.
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Saturday |
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| Winter '12 | |||
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11 classes
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11 classes
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11 classes
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11 classes
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| Spring '12 | |||
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12 classes
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12 classes
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12 classes
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10 classes
No classes May 19 |
| Fall '12 | |||
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