Program Information

KinderGym Leaf Hoppers (KG2)- LTAD 1

Leaf Hoppers is a structured, un-parented 60-minute program. This course follows Ortona’s Puddle Jumpers (KG1) program and builds on the gymnastic foundations (swings, springs, rotations, locomotions, statics and landings) learned in Puddle Jumpers. If your child is 3 years of age, we recommended that they first complete Puddle Jumpers prior to taking this class.

The program is taught in our unique, colourful, and kid-friendly preschool gym. This educational environment is filled with chances for discovery, growth and learning, and all the equipment is the perfect size for the young athletes.

Children participate in rhythmic gymnastics, through the use of ribbons, hoops and similar equipment, and trampoline and artistic gymnastics, by exploring the bars, beam and similar apparatuses. 

This program incorporates things like music, gymnastics circuits and games to educate these young athletes and develop their minds and bodies.

The young athletes receive a report card at the end of each session and an orange ribbon upon completion of the level to reward all their hard work.

Children must be potty trained to participate.

Leapah’s World of Wonderment KinderGym 2

Gymnastics is an ideal activity for preschoolers. It is an excellent physical way to develop gross motor skills, spatial awareness, coordination, strength, power, flexibility, musical awareness and creativity. Gymnastics is also a fun-filled, non-contact activity through which children can develop self-confidence, experience a wide variety of challenges and opportunity for social interaction.

Gymnastics helps develop physical literacy in children. The development of these physical tools are needed to take part in activity and sport, both for healthy life-long enjoyment and for sporting success. You’re never too young to gain something positive from the sport of gymnastics.

For full details on Long Term Athlete Development refer to Gymnastics Canada website. We have selected a highlight from each stage.

Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) taken from Gymnastics Canada Role of Parents/Guardians in this Stage To introduce participants to a range of activities, provide encouragement and participate in activities such as parent days, shows and parent/child classes. Parents should be prepared to transport participants to activities, and to pay for these activities.

Required Memberships

• Ortona Recreational Gymnastics Membership

Recommended Programs

• KG1 WOW Puddle Jumpers

There are no downloads for this program.

No photos to display for this program.