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The Parkette coaching staff is comprised of a unique and successful
blend of Parkette elite coaches as well as top-rate coaches from
universities and private clubs throughout the United States. Bill
and Donna Strauss, USA Olympic coaches, have been instructing
gymnasts for over 30 years. Jeanne and John Holman, a world champion
coach, have served as camp directors for the past 20 years; Robin
Netwall, Parkette elite coach, has served as both a Pan American
Games and World Championships Team Coach.
The accomplishments of our staff are endless;
however, what makes them unique is their philosophy and approach
to coaching: "To teach the highest quality gymnastics
while providing for each athlete's self-confidence and well being.
Each Parkette camper will benefit from the individualized attention
of our staff members; they'll learn about all aspects of gymnastics.
From the skill of it, the technique of it, to the mental focus
and most importantly ... the FUN OF IT!"
 We
invite you - the female gymnast, age 6 and up, beginner to elite,
to join Parkettes and their one of a kind coaching staff to its
annual summer gymnastics camp. You'll enjoy a complete gymnastics
experience with expert instruction in a totally gymnastics-focused
week(s) of camp. We'll work with each individual to insure that
she works on her goals in a supportive and safe environment. The
Parkette philosophy of focusing on each gymnast's individual needs
has produced 4 Olympians, 10 World Championships Team Members,
5 USA National Champions, 110 National Team Members. We'll bring
that expertise to you. You may ask how we'll do that...We create
a format that allows each camper to get to know staff members
and work on their individual goals. Whether it's round-off backhandsprings
or double backs, we'll make sure you understand the best technique
in the gymnastics world.
Truly becoming a member of the Parkette family means staying
with a Parkette family! Commuters are welcome; however, housing
is provided for resident campers in the homes of Parkette family
members. The comforts of home -- at camp. Enjoy the attractions
of Allentown while developing long-lasting friendships with your
host family and fellow campers.
Campers will work alongside elite gymnasts in the Parkette facility.
Open workouts, tumbling groups, lectures and strength & flexibility
training are included in the daily schedule. All campers will
perform in the traditional THURSDAY EVENING CAMP SHOW, and exciting
performance of gymnastics as well as hilarious skits performed
by the Parkette staff. You never know quite what to expect ...
 The
Parkette facility is one of the largest in the country. With 24,000
square feet of gymnastics equipment, we can assure each camper
of the safest, most modern equipment to help them reach their
gymnastics goal. Highlights of the gym include:
- Rod tumbling floor
- Two full size floor exercise mats
- 4 trampolines
- 20 beams
- 10 sets of uneven bars
- Foam pit covering the length of the gym
- Every imaginable training device - tumble traks, single bars,
strap bars, and more!
Our camp enrollment is controlled to insure that
the proper ratio of gymnasts to coaches is always safe and allows
for personalized instruction. Girls are grouped according to ability.
Residence Housing: Campers will be provided with housing,
transportation and meals by a Parkette Family. Please state on
the application form if your child wishes to be housed with a
particular gymnast or family. Choices are not guaranteed, however,
we will do our best to accommodate you. Notification will be forwarded
to you by mail.
Weekend Housing: Housing will be provided for those campers
attending more than one session. There will be no gymnastic training
during weekends.
Commuters: For those campers living within commuting distance
housing will not be provided.
Payment Policy: A $150.00 non-refundable deposit for each
week must accompany an application. The balance of the camp fee
is to be paid in full on or before Monday, June 16th. Checks to
be made payable to: Lehigh Valley Gymnastics Academy. Personal
checks will only be accepted until May 31st. After May 31st, you
must call in a credit card payment or submit a money order. There
will be a $20.00 service charge for each returned check.
Campers must be covered by their own medical insurance.
Coaches bringing 6 or more gymnasts attend free. Excellent experience
for coaches of all levels increasing technical knowledge, coaching
strategies, and hands on spotting. Lectures specific for coaches
will be held throughout the week. Call 610.433.0011 for more information!
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