CPR CLASS

Do you need your CPR certification?
Do want to keep your family safe?
Can you help save lives?

If you answered "YES" to either of these questions then we have the CPR class for you.  Only $25 on October 27th from 9am to noon in N.Phx/N. Scottsdale at Fireside Community Center.

JOIN OUR CPR CLASS-GET THE DETAILS

SCHOOL YEAR SWIM LESSONS

Now offering Swim Lessons throughout the school year!  

We offer a flexible schedule that allows you to begin and end classes based on your needs. All we ask is that you commit to a minimum of 4 lessons that are each 30 minutes long.  Once you are registered, you will maintain your same day and time until you decide you need a break or a change in schedule. All we require is 30 day notice that you need to make changes to your swim lessons.

Simply prioritize days and times that work for your family, and then give us a call to see what's available.

Here are some guidelines to prepare you for booking swim lessons…

STEP 1- Pick the outdoor pool location of your choice.

We offer several locations for lessons; all pools are heated to at least 86 degrees:

• Your home, community or apartment pool- if heated at least to 86 degree
• Windgate Ranch Community Pool- 10095 E. Windgate Ranch Road, Scottsdale, 85255 (Bell/Loop 101)
• Fireside Community Pool - 3819 Ember Glow Way, Phoenix, 85050 (Tatum/Deer Valley)
• Camelback Desert School Pool - 9606 E. Kalil Dr., Scottsdale, 85260 (Shea/96^th Street) 

*Note: lessons at this pool can only be held Monday-Friday from 3-5pm and requires a $20 registration fee.

STEP 2- Pick the type of lesson best for your child

      Private, semi-private, or group:

• Private $165 for 4 lessons
• Semi-Private (2 children) $100 per child for 4 lessons
• Group (3-4 children)$68 per child for 4 lessons
• 10% discount for siblings

*Customers are responsible for find partners for semi-private and group lessons, however call to inquire about our waiting list.

STEP 3- Pick the time of day for your lessons

         We offer classes on the following days and times:

• Monday – Friday 8am-7pm
• Saturdays & Sundays 9am-1pm

STEP 4- Pick 4 days and the frequency you would like the lessons to occur

·                   Lessons are held during the following dates:  August 20^th - October 26^th,  2012 and begin again   March 4^th - May 10^th, 2013:

STEP 5- Call Kidtastics to schedule at 480-994-KIDS(5437) or email laurie@kidtastics.com or visit www.kidtastics.com

NEW Class Location in January

Now offering classes at Abby Bella Dance Studios.

Starting in January Kidtastics will be offering the following new classes at Abby Bella.

Abby Bella Arcadia:

Gymnastics-Mov’in & Groov’in w/Mommy & Daddy: Ages 13mos - 2yrs
Thurs 10:15-10:45am starts Jan. 12th
Abby BELLA Arcadia Dance Studio

Ballet/ Tap Dance: Ages 3 - 5
Thurs 5-5:55pm starts Jan. 12th
Abby BELLA Arcadia Dance Studio

Abby Bella Scottsdale:

Gymnastics-Mov’in & Groov’in w/Mommy & Daddy: Ages 13mos. - 2yrs
Tues 10:45-11:15am starts on Jan. 10th
Abby BELLA Scottsdale Dance Studio

Gymnastics: Ages 3-5yrs

Tues 11:15-11:50am starts on Jan. 10th

Abby BELLA Scottsdale Dance Studio

Ballet/ Tap Dance: Ages 3 - 5
Monday 10-11am starts Jan. 9th
Abby BELLA Scottsdale Dance Studio

Hip Hop: Ages 6 - 12
Thursday 6-7pm starts Jan. 12th
Abby BELLA Scottsdale Dance Studio


Find out more about Kidtastics classes by contacting us:
Kidtastics at 480-994-KIDS (5437)
Email: sofun@kidtastics.com
Website: www.kidtastics.com

FALL 2011 SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

We have new classes and locations. Check them out on our website.

Offering Gymnastics, dance, cheerleading, and yoga for Kids.

What's New With Kidtastics

Summer Is Coming To An End But Kidtastics Is Offering Tons Of Fun...Click Here
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CPR Classes

It’s Time for Your Family to Be Safe!
Learning CPR will Help Protect your Family.

Kidtastics is now offering CPR Class to our parents.

American Heart Association instructor will be offering Adult, Child & Infant CPR. Limited Spots are available. Advance registration required.
$25 per person.

August 27, Saturday 10:30am-1:30pm (only 12 spots available) FREE CLASS
September 24th, Saturday 9am-12pm (only 12 spots available)
December 3rd, Saturday 9am-12pm (only 12 spots available)*

Class Locations:
*Fireside Community Center 3819 E.
Ember Glow Way Phoenix, 85050 (Tatum /Loop 101)

 Windgate Ranch Community Center near DC Ranch
10095 E. Windgate Ranch Road Scottsdale, 85255 (Bell/Loop 101)

Payment is due at the time of scheduling and is nonrefundable.
Kidtastics endorses, but is not affiliated with American Heart Association.

Kidtastics 8485 E. McDonald Dr. #243 Scottsdale, AZ 85250 480-994-5437

NOW OFFERING- KIDS YOGA CLASSES

Come Join Kidtastics for Yoga!
Ages 5-7 yrs - 3:00-3:45pm
Ages 8-12 yrs - 4:00-5:00pm

WHEN: Friday July 8th – July 29th
WHERE: Fireside Community Center - 3819 Ember Glow Way 85050
COST: $5 per class (Sign up for the month or drop in.)
BRING: towel & water

YOGA FOR KIDS

These classes are designed to help your child find their inner yogi. Through breathing techniques, discussion, practicing yoga poses and pose names, children will be inspired on and off their mats to make healthy life choices. Playing games such as "musical mats" and "yogi says" will create a fun filled, educational experience for all!

Registar to Fireside Community Center 480-203-2166
Kidtastics, 8485 E. McDonald Dr #243 Scottsdale, 85250 - 480-994-5437 - www.kidtastics.com

Kidtastics is offering our clients a summer DEAL!

Swimming season is slowly coming to an end as school is about to start. But it's never too late to improve your child's swimming abilities.

Become a follower of our BLOG. And receive $20 off your swim semester if you sign up by July 30th. ** This deal does not apply to current bookings**

SEMESTERS w/availability for booking:
#4: July 19th – July 29th (can be pro-rated for starting late)
#5: August 2nd – August 12th
#6: August 16th – August 26th

Call NOW to book 480-994-KIDS

How to keep kids fit: Here's your chance to ask the experts!

Cardon Children's Medical Center launched a Fit Kid Challenge earlier this summer. Find out more about this great program. This program helps kids eat and exercise health, even during this exhausting summer heat. It's a four-week program that challenges kids to exercise and eat healthy when the hot summer months keep them stuck inside. It also encourages family members to participate. No registration is necessary the challenge continues until September 7th 2010 so join now.

Kidtastics thinks this is a great program. The heat makes us all feel lazy, but being unhealthy and lazy (not exercising or being inactive) in the summer months will mess up your metabolism and make it harder to get back into shape in the winter months. Keep your kids active in any program in doors that helps promote fitness. See Kidtastics Summer Programs for dance and gymnastics classes around the valley.

Facts About Accidental Drownings – Hot Tubs

We’ve just learned of some very sad news: on June 30, the 2½ year old son of former NFL quarterback Randall Cunnungham died after drowning in the hot tub of the family’s backyard. There are many reports of accidental drownings especially during the summer months; in Phoenix, there have already been 5 fatalities. What you may not hear as often as pool safety is hot tub safety, so we’d like to share some information and drowning prevention tips specific to owners of hot tubs:

•An average of about 17 kids under age 5 drown in spas each year, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Approximately 70% of child drownings occur even though one or both parents are nearby, according to the commission.
•Hot tubs pose a number of safety dangers for kids, experts say. To prevent drowning, people should install a fence, gate or barrier around the hot tub area, and keep tubs covered and locked when not in use, according to Nationwide Children's Hospital's Center for Injury Research and Policy in Columbus, Ohio.
•Children should not be allowed in hot tubs at all, the center's experts suggest. That's because children have thinner skins than adults, so they burn more quickly and at lower temperatures. Kids' bodies also heat up three to five times faster than adults', according to Safe Kids USA.
•To prevent falls -- the most common cause of hot tub-related injury, people should place slip-resistant mats around it. People also should cover suction drains with covers that meet new federal standards that took effect in 2008.

(From USA Today)

Kidtastics urges you to read our other posts regarding water safety and ensure that your child develops the skills necessary to stay safe in and around water. If you have yet to sign up for one of our upcoming semesters of swimming lessons, there are still spots available. Please call us at 480-994-KIDS(5437) to enroll.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Cunningham family.

Safety FIRST

Our swimming lessons are meant to be fun, but our deepest commitment is to ensure that children are learning how to stay safe and swim on their own.
Similarly, we want our parents to know the importance of water safety. Drownings often occur because of errors in judgment, such as leaving the pool gates open and leaving a child unattended in the water. There has already been 7 drownings reported in the Phoenix area. We agree with local fire departments in urging parents to keep diligent practices in pool safety (see article http://www.kold.com/global/story.asp?s=12606677).

In addition to basic safety measures, we also recommend that at least one specific adult be designated to monitor children in the pool and REMAIN focused on that specific task ONLY. This is especially important when there are many children present and the adults want to socialize with each other or are being distracted by other tasks.

That’s why in our Swim Fins Fun Pack (given to each child at semester end) you will find a safety whistle for parents. This whistle lets everyone know that you are in charge of the supervision, and if for any reason you need to attend to something else, you will pass off the whistle to another adult. Our hope is that this will help to keep safety in the forefront of parents’ minds while their children are enjoying swimming this summer.

Swim but be safe!

Celebrate Father’s Day Part 2 – Local events this weekend!

If you and your children are having a hard time deciding on that perfect Father’s Day gift this year, head out on a day of fun together instead! Time spent with family is a gift in itself.
There are several events happening this weekend in Phoenix to help celebrate our great Dads…

One of our suggestions is the Arizona Science Center (600 E Washington Street Phoenix, AZ 85004) which is offering free admission for Dads—and Grandpas!—all day on June 20th. This special event is sponsored by Dixon Golf, and the first 500 dads will receive a coupon booklet for golf products and accessories. So not only is this a wonderful place for your children to engage in a day of learning and interactive fun, but golf-loving Dads will be thrilled. In fact, one of Kidtastics’ partners, Laurie Bentzen, was recently married and hosted a day filled of fun at the Arizona Science Center for her wedding party and guests. Everyone, including the adults, had a fantastic time! Be sure to check out the hurricane exhibit and the wire-line bicycle.
Other great events (include a story time of books honoring Dads and crafts at Barnes and Noble at Desert Ridge, discounted stays at the Montelucia Resort and Spa, and a sports-themed day at the Phoenix Art Museum.)Each can be found at azcentral.com.

Happy Father’s Day!