Balance 180 Gymnastics & Sports Academy Volunteer Learning Opportunity

This summer, Balance 180 Gymnastics & Sports Academy, a local non-profit organization that focuses on integrating children with and without special needs through sports. we have two hands-on learning experiences available for students interested in working with children.

Local hands-on volunteer opportunity working with children of varying abilities 

Balance 180 Gymnastics & Sports Academy is looking for highly motivated volunteers to participate in our three-week inclusive summer camp or pair up with an athlete enrolled in our Adaptive classes on Saturdays. Below is a brief description of each program and we have also attached a flyer. We will be conducting our first training session May 24. Interested students should complete the following Google form, and we will follow up with next steps!

Google Form Link: https://forms.gle/kQkdwauv13AUhxdU6

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Balance 180 Summer Camp provides a great learning experience for student volunteers. All of our volunteers work 1-1 or 2-1 with the participating campers in various activities, including gymnastics time, crafts, and games. The athletes have a variety of disabilities, including Autism, Down Syndrome, ADD/ADHD, and Cerebral Palsy, among others. The camp will be offered from July 10th to July 28th and will be held Monday – Friday from 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM. Volunteers can select the days and hours that they can join us, so that it works for their schedule.

During our Adaptive Gymnastics Classes, we teach gymnasts with physical or intellectual disabilities foundational skills on the vault, bars, beam, and floor in a step-by-step, individualized process. Our volunteers work one-on-one with the athletes and help each athlete work at their own pace. Volunteers focus on helping the athletes improve motor skills and encourage them to follow instructions and make new friends. No gymnastics experience is required to be a great volunteer. The Adaptive Gymnastics classes will be held on most Saturdays from 1:00-2:00 pm. 

 

Please fill out this Google Form if you are interested:  https://forms.gle/kQkdwauv13AUhxdU6