|
Horizon Int'l Education Center, one of the pioneers in the education field
in Myanmar, initiated another first-ever program: Gymnastics School!
Intended for kids aged 3 to 8 on every Saturday, this unique course was
launched in March 2004. During the course of time, it gathered more and more
momentum and recognition. Now, it's boasting with students from many
countries and some are already enrolled for the next year's courses.
Gymnastics School's one and only teacher Mr. Omer Celik, who also happens to
be the PE Teacher at Horizon's Main Campus, is delighted to see such an
interest into his gymnastics program. A well-known figure for children-related occasions at prestigious hotels including Dusit Inya Lake, Traders
and Nikko Royal Hotel, Mr. Celik is looking forward to having another "very
busy year."
If you haven't discovered Horizon's Gymnastics School yet, it is right there
on Myanma Timber Enterprise Main Store, Engineering Dept, Kannar Road, (West) Saw Yan Pine (Q), Ahlone Tsp, Yangon, Myanmar. Seats are extremely limited, you may already be too
late to book a place for you child!
» WHY GYMNASTICS SCHOOL?
Because it's :
- The most essential sport for growing kids at the age of 3-8
- The best sport where kids learn how to control their bodies
- The most fitting branch of sport that develops your child's body further and makes it ready for other types of sports in future
- The sport that develops your child's coordination, strength, muscles and bones, flexibility and endurance
- The most suitable sport that helps your child develop his/her fitness, basic motor skills, spatial awareness
- The sport that helps your child to gain self-confidence and eventually become happier
- The sport that gives your child a greater sense of responsibility upon practice
- The most beautiful and fastest-developing saloon sport
» HORIZON GYMNASTICS SCHOOL
First of all, thanks a lot by your increasing support to our “First Ever Gymnastics School” here in Myanmar.
Please read the outline of our gymnastics programs provided below.
- BABY TIGERS (Age 2.5 to 3.5)
10 sessions a term, 50 minutes per session, maximum number of students 15, parent’s assistance required.
This class requires the parents or caregivers to participate with the child in the class. You and your child will have a great time together exploring and playing in the gymnasium. Under the supervision of the instructor, the parents or caregivers will assist their children in balance, coordination, self-confidence, strength, agility, flexibility, motor skills, numbers, colors, direction and socializing with other students.
- GRASSHOPPERS (Age 3 to 4)
10 sessions a term, 60 minutes per session, maximum number of students 15.
Different from Baby tigers, parents’ assistance isn’t required and kids will be on their own. The curriculum includes correct body positioning, hand-eye coordination, balance, strength, agility, flexibility, self-confidence, basic skills development, basic gymnastics and progression for rolls, head stand, cartwheel, climbing, hanging and jumping.
- SWINGING MONKEYS (Age 5 to 6)
10 sessions a term, 70 minutes per session, maximum number of students 15.
Kids will be able to join in the weekly fun activities that the “jungle corner” offers and also learn how to overcome challenges to increase strength, agility, flexibility, skills development and self confidence in a safe, supportive and fun environment.
- CLIMBING SQUIRRELS (Age 6 to 8)
10 sessions a term, 70 minutes per session, maximum number of students 15.
If your child enjoys climbing, jumping, hanging this is the best group for your child to improve their hand-eye coordination, balance, flexibility, strength, agility, self confidence, body position, skills development, basic gymnastics, rolling forward and backward, cartwheel, hand stand, head stand, bridge, etc…
- EAGLES 1, 2 (Age 6 to 10)
10 sessions a term, 90 minutes per session, maximum number of students 18.
This class is intended for beginning to intermediate level. A great class for active kids who want to improve their balance, strength, agility, flexibility, coordination, body positioning development of beginning to intermediate. Gymnastics skills on all equipment (balance beams, bars, a floor tumble, trampolines, a vault and ring). Successive use of the full-size trampoline is taught for coordination and air sense.
10 sessions a term, 60 minutes per session, maximum number of students 12.
This class is open for anyone who loves to jump on the trampoline and wants to learn how to tumble. Activities include a full-size trampoline and floor tumble.
- TEEN TRAMPOLINE (Age 13 to 19)
10 sessions a term, 60 minutes per session, maximum number of students 12.
A time for teenager who loves to jump on the trampoline and wants to learn how to tumble. Activities include a full-size trampoline and floor tumble.
10 sessions a term, 90 minutes per session, maximum number of students 15.
This class is for an intermediate level. Activities include bars, a vault, mini trampolines, a floor tumble, balance beams, a full-size trampoline and other male and female apparatus equipments.
10 sessions a term, 70 minutes per session, maximum number of participants 15.
This is the time for adults who want to improve their strength and flexibility with basic gymnastics. The class will include a combination of the basic gymnastics curriculum plus a fitness program. Adults will enjoy using our facilities under our guidance.
10 sessions a term, 70 minutes per session, maximum number of participants 15.
This is a program to train kids who wish to have the cheer experience. The HGS Cheer team is an amazing class for kids of all ages and abilities! Also presents an opportunity to be involved in shows at different occasions.
Conditions depend on the child’s needs…
Gymnastics and in more general terms, physical education can be of great help to those kids with special needs. Our program for such children will be tailor-made, according to their needs, in collaboration with a child psychologist & counselor. We are promising miracles but sport activities have been proved of great value.
- HOME-SCHOOLED CHILDREN (Age 3 to 12)
10 sessions a term, 60 minutes per session, maximum number of students 20.
This gymnastics class is especially designed for home-school students. The class is a combination of the gymnastics plus physical education curriculum and designed to make home-schooling children feel “at home.”
- SCHOOL GROUP PRESCHOOL AGE
This program is especially good for private and state-owned kindergartens, which may not have introduced a gymnastics or physical program to their curriculums yet. Our program for preschoolers is highly recommended one session a week for their physical and emotional development.
- SCHOOL GROUP PRIMARY-SECONDARY LEVEL AGE
Just like the one above, this program is for elder students from private and state-owned schools, who wish to enjoy and experience indoor gymnastic facilities. This could be the enrichment of their existing PE curriculums.
Only at weekends, advance deposit required, maximum 18 students under 15 years, 99 $ per party, parents provide cake and drinks
A unique present for your child to remember for life is a Birthday Party at Horizon’s Gymnastics School. The party includes an hour o gymnastic fun and excitement followed by another half an hour with the cake, candles, gifts and songs. Please contact our office for more information.
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
My child has never done gymnastics before. Do you have any classes for beginners?
With our movement education approach to teaching gymnastics we are easily able to accommodate beginners of all ages into our programs.
How many children are in each class? And how many classes are in the gym at a time?
We allow a maximum of 3 to 4 classes in the gym at a time depending on the ages of the participants. Our instructor to participant ratio is 1:8 for our Preschool and Kinder programs and 1:9 ratio for classes with school aged children. Usually there are 15 to 20 students in each program.
Where are you located? Where can I park?
We are located in the Myanmar Timber Enterprise Main Store Engineering Department Kannar (Strand) Road, (west) Saw Yan Pine Ahlone Township. You can park in front of our gymnasium.
What kind of snacks can my child bring if they have a break during their class?
Children should bring fruits, crackers, juices etc for their break. Children are not allowed to bring any kind of peanut product into the gym due to the severe peanut allergies in same children.
What to wear?
Comfortable clothing required such as T-shirts, shorts or sweat pants. We recommend bare feet to aid in the learning process, however socks are allowed as well. Other items such as jeans, skirts, shoes are not allowed in the gymnastics part of the gym. We also demand that children do not wear watches, jewelry (of any type) when taking classes.
Which group my child will be in?
New students to HGS with previous gymnastics experience will need to be tested for proper placement in our program. Please contact the office to arrange an evaluation. This is a quick evaluation and will help us place your child in a relevant class depending on their level. Students who are not yet ready to move on to the next level should enroll in which they last participated.
Medical Conditions / Disabilities
Some medical conditions require a parent to stay at the session in case administration of medication. (e.g. Epipen.)
Any medical condition, learning disability or attention disorder must be disclosed on the registration form and parents should speak to the Coach to ensure the coach is aware of any accommodations or special needs which need to be considered.
Click to see Gymnastics School Timetable |
