All Summer Recreational and Camp are now updated on the website.
Registration for Full weeks of camp and summer
recreational evening classes will open up to new members on May 1, 2024.
**There is NO Drop-In for the Spring Session
Movers and Shakers is BGA's specialized child care program, licensed through the Ministry of Education as of December 2021.
This highly sought-after program is available for preschool-aged children only (must be potty trained).
Movers and Shakers operates 8:00 a.m. - 4:00p.m. Monday to Friday from September to June.
The Movers and Shakers program is run by qualified staff to ensure your children get the highest quality of care.
We work together to create engaging activities that promote each child's physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development.
Our team of staff includes an Educational Assistant, a Registered Early Childhood Educator, ECEs in training, and NCCP certified gymnastics coaches.
All staff also have up-to-date First Aid and CPR certifications.
Testimonials
"There are no words that will adequately express my level of satisfaction and admiration for the Movers and Shakers program. This program has more than prepared my child for kindergarten. From numeracy to literacy, social-emotional learning and gross motor skills; I cannot recommend this program enough. 11/10 program."
-Brett's mom (Lisa Yates) 2023
"Such an incredible program! We've watched our daughter grown, learn, and make great friends with Movers and Shakers. She loves the teachers and comes home every day with a new trick, song, something she's made, and a story. Movers and Shakers has gave her a great start to Kindergarten by teaching letters, numbers, writing and more! We are so happy with this program and can't thank the teachers enough for their patience, guidance, and special care they put in every day."
-Audrey's mom(Danielle Brinkworth)
-Elsie's mom( Melissa McArthur)
Program Statement
Brockville Gymnastics Academy’s Movers and Shakers Child Care program is dedicated to a holistic approach of supporting children’s learning, social and cognitive development, and emotional wellbeing. Our program, viewing every child as a competent and capable being, is geared towards achieving each child’s individual goals through active learning, play, inquiry, and exploration.
We are dedicated to ensuring the highest quality experiences for children as they learn and grow. Tightly aligning our program with the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 How Does Learning Happen, a document that focuses on the pedology of child development, the Movers and Shakers program focuses on four key components:
1. Belonging
2. Wellbeing
3. Engagement
4. Expression
Program Fees
(changes effective Sept 2023)
Monthly Tuition (Mon-Fri; 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.): $965
· Movers and Shakers offers full time preschool programming at a monthly rate of $965.00. This rate applies regardless of how many days in the month and Statutory Holidays.
· Two Part time options of Monday, Wednesday and Friday rate of $585.00 or Tuesday and Thursday with rate of $390.00,
Initial Non-Refundable Enrolment Fee: $200
All children must also pay a $40 Gymnastics Ontario insurance fee once annually (valid July 1st to June 30th).
Paymens made only through EMT on a weekly, biweekly or full month basis.
Please inquire via email to moversandshakers@brockvillegym.com for more details, including our updated Parent Handbook.
Closures and Holidays
October - Thanksgiving
Dec - Jan - Christmas Break
Feb - Family Day
March - March Break
March/April - Easter
May - Victoria Day
Professional Development Days - November and May, dates TBD
What does a typical day at preschool look like?
Our daily routine follows a structured schedule to help prepare children to transition to kindergarten and a formal classroom setting. We incorporate age-appropriate learning activities, outdoor play, and lots of physical activity.
8:00-8:30 Drop-Off/Outdoor Play
8:30-9:30 Morning Centers - Fine motor activities/toys
9:30-9:45 Morning Snack
9:45-10:15 Circle Time - Morning songs, counting, days of the week, weather, colours, etc.
10:15-10:30 Locomotion Warm-Up Game and Stretching
10:30-11:00 Preschool Gymnastics Circuits and Games -Structured continuous movement on vault, bars, beam, floor, and trampoline (2 events)
11:00-11:30 Morning Learning - Language Activities (Letters, tracing, etc.)
11:30-12:30 Outdoor Play
12:30-1:00 Lunch
1:00-1:30 Quiet Time -Nap time/Magic School Bus series
1:30-2:15 Preschool Gymnastics Circuits and Games -Structured continuous movement on vault, bars, beam, floor, and trampoline (3 events)
2:15-2:45 Afternoon Learning - Math Activities (Numbers, colours, shapes, etc.) or Crafts, Story
2:45-3:00 Afternoon Snack
3:00-3:30 Free play
3:30-4:00 Outdoor Pick up
What does my child need to bring to Movers and Shakers?
Children need to come to child care in comfortable clothing, ready to actively participate in preschool gymnastics activities. They should also bring appropriate outerwear for the weather as we spend 2 hours outside each day (weather permitting). Each child is to bring a healthy lunch along with snacks in a insulated lunch bag with icepack. They must also bring their own refillable water bottle labelled with their first and last name. Children who nap should also bring any necessary blankets or comfort items. All belongings should be sent in a backpack.
How do I know if my child is ready for preschool?
If your child is preschool-aged (at least 30 months), fully potty-trained, and can function independently, they might be ready for Movers and Shakers! Please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns.
Why gymnastics?
Gymnastics activities help to work on your child’s coordination, static and dynamic balance, posture, body awareness and strength. It also develops physical courage, determination, perseverance and self-confidence. Research shows that movement promotes language development. This program will also help to develop group readiness skills, patience, fairness, and following directions.
