Camps
BIG’s Activity camps offer much more than gymnastics!
We realize you have many choices when it comes to finding the best camp for your child. We thank you for choosing BIG for your child’s camp experience! Whether your child spends a week or the whole summer at BIG, their time here will be filled with fun and exciting adventures! Weekly theme based combinations of activities are implemented into each camp offered. Bay Island’s enthusiastic, caring and highly qualified gymnastics coaches instruct all of our camps.
Each day of camp will include a variety of exciting elements: Uneven Bars * Vault * Floor Exercise * Balance Beam * Open Gym * Arts & Crafts * Group Games * Theme Related Activities * Healthy Snack * Sky High Swing * Built in Trampolines * Tumbl-Trak* Foam Pit * Jr. Rock Wall * Cargo Net * Climbing Ropes *
1/2 Day Preschool Camps Monday – Friday, 9am to Noon
This is our half-day camp for boys and girls ages 3 1/2 – 6 years. Young campers are introduced to age/level appropriate gymnastics skills in our preschool gymnastics area and focus on enhancing social, cognitive and motor skill development through various movements, art, and games. Campers will have an opportunity to exhibit what they’ve learned in the mini-preschool camp shows on Fridays at 11:45AM.
Full Day Recreational Camps Monday – Friday, 9am to 3pm
These camps are designed for boys and girls ages 4.5 and older. Our recreational camps are geared toward children, not just gymnasts. Camp is structured around the creation of an end-of-the-week spectacular show for parents and friends. Each child is responsible for choosing an event, music, and skills to show off during their routine. Coaches assist children in their choreography but encourage independent expression. Kids are welcome to have partners, wear costumes, and design their routines around their favorite gymnastic event. The camp finale starts at 2:30 pm every Friday.
Full Day Advanced Camps Monday – Friday, 9am to 3pm
Advanced camp is similar to our recreational camps, however more emphasis will be placed on learning intermediate to advanced skills and a larger portion of the day will be dedicated toward gymnastics. Gymnasts enrolling in Advanced Camp must be current Twisters, Super Stars, Pre-team or Team members, or (if they do not currently take classes at Bay Island) schedule an evaluation with a BIG senior staff member to make sure this camp is the right fit for them. Advanced campers also participate in the end of the week spectacular each Friday at 2:30pm.
Before Care & After Care Program
We also offer a convenient Before & After Care package, ideal for on-the-go busy parents who need extended hours before and/or after regular camp hours. Campers are entertained under the supervision of BIG staff and have free play in the foam pit and trampoline area, snack, art, story and game time. Before care & After care is available for the entire week with advanced notice. Sorry, aftercare is NOT available for preschool campers.
Before Care runs Monday – Friday 8:00 to 9:00 am.
After Care runs Monday – Thursday 3:00 to 5:30 pm.
The cost for the week is $60 per child.
Team Camps
Compulsory Clinics Monday – Friday, Noon – 3:00pm
This half-day workshop for Level 4-6 gymnasts teaches the beam and floor routines choreography of the Jr. Olympic Compulsory program. Each camp offers detailed instruction and high-intensity training for gymnasts preparing to compete in the upcoming season. One clinic and the Team Camp is required for Level 4-6 BIG Gymnasts. There is regular practice during clinic weeks in addition to the clinic.
Compulsory Team Camp – Monday – Friday 9:00am – 3:00pm
A final crunch before September competitions begin, this camp is a full day of high intensity training. Level 4, 5 and 6 gymnasts practice all four Women’s Artistic events, strength, flexibility, and dance in preparation for the upcoming season. Gymnasts will participate in a private intersquad competition on Friday. There is NOT regular practice during team camp week.