Welcome Back Johanna!
Many of you were lucky enough to meet Johanna last summer. 
Johanna is back at Jump now after studying abroad for the past 6 months. Here is a little information about this amazing coach!
Recent Adventures: I was in Indonesia for a month traveling, before going on an exchange for school in Spain. Living in the south of Spain, in Granada, and taking a Spanish Language and Culture program at the University. A highlight from the experience was waking up one day and realizing I was starting to understand and speak spanish with some fluency!
Studying: I am studying Human Geography at the University of British Columbia.
What next/ Goals? – I want to finish my undergrad degree in the next year…and figure out the next step in that time 
I also hope to keep up my Spanish by joining the Spanish club at school!
Why Jump? – What first attracted me to Jump was the approachable, organized, and understanding staff, it’s a joy working here. Next, the fun/non-competitive atmosphere of the program, and the age groups of kids in the program, I felt were a great match for me as a gymnastics coach. Finally, the Jump approach of instilling the skills and passion for an active lifestyle in young children is one I couldn’t agree more with.
Coaching philosophy – I aim to develop social skills, pass on knowledge, and create fun! In my classes I strive to provide a learning environment in which each child feels safe and comfortable. I feel it’s important to recognize the personal achievements (both physical and social) of each child so they feel proud and good about themselves.
Summer Week 2!
Hi Everyone! We hope you enjoyed the first week of classes and camps!
This week we are focusing on Log Rolls and the TUCK and V Shapes. 
The theme for the week is Butterflies and Caterpillars.
Please note that “Change my Spot” registration is open for September classes via email (info@jumpgymnastics.ca).
Also, Drop Ins! Please register online the day of to reserve your spot!
Have a great week
The Jump Team
Mommyrexia!
As some of you know, I’m researching for an article on the emerging trend called “Mommyrexia,” or the idea that moms-to-be are becoming so concerned with how they’re going to bounce back after delivering (thanks to non-stop media coverage of celebs like Heidi Klum, Miranda Kerr & Bethanny Frankel) that they’re preventing themselves from gaining weight while pregnant by calorie counting and excessive exercise.
For the article, I’m keen to hear perspectives from Canadian experts (this is going to be in a Canadian newspaper) who provide services to these women (mommy makeover doctors, pre-natal fitness trainers, nutritionists) and the women themselves. Please note, however, that I’m absolutely NOT interested in demonizing women who are struggling with this, but rather want to illustrate what they’re dealing with to raise awareness and hopefully help turn the tide. I’ve got some great experts lined up already…but could definitely use a few more.
Soooo, could you please pass this email along to just about everyone you know (pregnant women who want to push back at the pressures on them, moms who have recently delivered, experts etc) so that people who might be interested in talking can reach out to me directly?
And just so you and your contacts know a little about my professional backgroud: I’m an American freelance writer based in Vancouver, and my work has appeared in magazines such as Shape, Ms., Modern Bride, Health, Healing Lifestyles and Spas, Teen People, Elle Girl, Cosmo Girl, Mademoiselle, Pilates Style and many others. I’m also the author of a teen body image guide called “All Made Up: A Girl’s Guide to Seeing Through Celebrity Hype and Celebrating Real Beauty.” There’s more information on my website at www.AudreyBrashich.com
Are your children getting enough physical activity?
Only 10% of young children are getting enough daily exercise and this number is dropping!!!! And this is causing shorter life expectancy and obesity in our kids!
Here is short video that is really well put together
Check it out!!! And then sign your kids up for physical activities AND play with them!
Summer Camps!
Welcome to the Summer Session at Jump!
We are so excited that Summer Camps have started today! There are still spots available for our Full Day and Half Day camps, please phone or email us for more information.
The Summer Classes have also started! This week we are focusing on Rules and Safety and will be working hard on our Motorcycle Jumps!
Have a great everyone! Looks like summer is finally here!!!
The Jump Team
The week at Jump!
Hi Everyone!
We hope you had a great 8 weeks with us! Just a few reminders for everyone:
1. The gym is closed this week for cleaning, maintenance and training (Monday classes and Wednesday afternoon classes are running due to closures during the term).
2. The summer classes start Saturday July 2nd!
3. Summer camps begin Monday July 4th!
Have a great week and enjoy your summer!!!!
Report Card Week!!!!
Hello Families!
Welcome to Week 8! The last week of classes for this session! Wow it has gone fast! Thanks for a great session and we will see you in the summer or the fall if you are taking the summer off! Don’t forget that we are running full and half day summer camps and we still have spots available.
This week is all about having fun! So the kids will get to try lots of things they love!
Also we will be giving out Report Cards so bring your cameras!
Have a great week
The Jump Team!
Open Casting Call
Have you always dreamed of being in a commercial!?!? Okay, maybe not, but some extra cash might be fun??? Anyway, we were asked to send out this flyer… a US film company will be casting for a commercial on Active Living and is looking for young families.We will be setting up interview times at Jump on Wednesday.
Good Luck!
DAN BELL CASTING is looking for REAL PEOPLE to cast in a TELEVISION COMMERCIAL -
INTERVIEWS 6/22, 6/23 and 6/24 in VANCOUVER
1. Fun, energetic Moms, any ethnicity, aged 20-40 years old, with kids: ideally a baby (boy or girl, 6-24 months) and a young kid (boy or girl, 3-7 years). If you have a child in either age range (or both) we’d love to interview you with your kid(s).
2. Active and social male/female real couple mid 50’s – 60’s, do not have to be married and can be any ethnicity.
3. Real family of any ethnicity – Mom & Dad in their 50’s with college age siblings (any combination of brother & sister is fine.) We’d love to interview the parents with their kids, if possible.
4. Real doctor, any ethnicity, male or female, 40-60 years old.
5. Real nurse, any ethnicity, male or female, 27-50 years old.
The commercial will shoot one day from July 10-13th. If cast you will be paid $500 for the shoot day and an additional $3300 buyout for the airing of the commercial. Extras will also be hired at the rate of $250/day. This commercial focuses on people with healthy lifestyles.
If you or someone you know fits any of the above descriptions, please contact us ASAP to arrange an interview:
Email Pat at danbellcasting2011@gmail.com or call 323.978.1114.
Check us out – www.danbellcasting.com
Bubbles! Week 7
That is right this week we will be playing with Bubbles!!!!
Bubbles are fantastic for children to explore catching and to learn about floating and other fun things!
The skills of the week are: Handstands and Cartwheels so kids will be upside down a lot and gaining an understanding of strong arms!
And in all spirit of things
GO CANUCKS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Jump Team
REPORT CARDS and PHOTOS
Hi Families!
As you know we are nearing the end of term! (2 weeks left after this week!). At the end of each term we give out report cards and we take the kids photos to put on these so please let us know if you would not like your child’s photo taken.
If you have your report card from the last session can you please bring it in this week so we can fill out the appropriate curriculum for this term!
THANKS the Jump Team
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