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Congratulations on your commitment to your child's physical development. We are pleased you have chosen our facility for your child. We pledge to uphold our philosophy, which is to enhance each child's fitness and self esteem through the fun and enjoyment of gymnastics in a noncompetitive environment. Our entire curriculum, our bi weekly lesson plans, and our day to day relationships with our students are guided by this mission. Procedures and PoliciesNew StudentsNew students may join at any time during a session as long as there is space in your desired class. If a class is full, your name will be placed on a wait list. You may be on any 2 wait lists. Tuition will be pro-rated relative to your start date.Tuition Payment and Due DateFull tuition is due on the first day of class. If you choose to make installment payments, you are still responsible for the full session tuition. Installment payments must be made using our electronic fund transfer system and charged on the first of the month. Any changes to an electronic payment must be made in writing. If at any time a check is returned for non-sufficient funds, we charge $40. Annual Registration feeThis is a $35 fee due upon initial registration and on your yearly anniversary date thereafter. This fee defrays administrative and insurance enrollment costs and entitles you to member benefits. DiscountsWe are happy to offer family and multiple class discounts. A 10% discount is given off additional classes within a session and a 20% discount for siblings. A Twin sibling gets a 50% discount! Registration ProceduresNew session enrollment (for Fall)For current members (those enrolled in our spring session or one of our summer classes) registration will begin May 12th. Registration must be done in person; no phone calls will be accepted. Each family registering is welcome to register ONE other family (they also must be members). Hours of registration will be 7am - 7pm. If you would like to register by mail please send in your completed registration form with a $35.00 deposit per child and list your first 3 choices of classes (in case of sell-out). Any registration sent by mail will receive 2nd priority and be opened AFTER 7pm on the 12th. Open enrollment to the public will begin May 13th at 8:30am. Please pick up your registration forms at the office or download them from our website so you can have them filled out ahead of time. Session to Session EnrollmentStudents currently enrolled in the Fall session have priority to reserve their space for the Spring session. Please let us know by December 15th if you plan to keep your space and/or stay in the program. After December 15th we will begin confirming space for new spring session students. Summer RegistrationSummer students have priority for fall registration. The summer schedule is published in February and registration begins at that time. RefundsThere will be no refunds or credits for missed classes unless due to serious illness or injury. 100% Money Back GuaranteeWe believe we offer the finest children's programming and facilities in the area. We also know that we can not always offer exactly what all children need at every stage of their development. That is why we offer the following guarantee: If at anytime during the first month (4 consecutive weeks from dated enrolled) you are not completely satisfied with our program, we will refund your tuition. Note: Our money back guarantee is intended for families BRAND NEW to Planet Gymnastics. Moving to a New ClassWe will gladly accommodate class change requests (assuming there is a vacancy in your desired class.) If your child is moving into a different class we STRONGLY suggest you come and watch the class BEFORE you're scheduled to switch. This way the parent and child know what to expect. Make upsMake ups are unlimited. However, make ups must be scheduled in advance using our self serve system. Make ups are offered on a space availability basis only and must be completed with in the same session. It is extremely important to inform the office (via written make up card) in advance if you know your child/children will miss a class. Again, our make up system is self serve; please do not rely on the office for scheduling make ups. Thanks! Dress CodePlease make sure your child is properly dressed for class. Baggy and inappropriate clothing make an unsafe situation for both your child and our teachers. If a child is not dressed appropriately they will not be allowed to participate. A make up for this class can be scheduled. Preferred Dress for BoysShorts or sweatpants (please make sure pants are ankle length only) Preferred Dress for GirlsLeotards Punctuality PolicyWe ask that you arrive 10 minutes prior to class time. Every class begins with a warm-up period. This warm-up period is important and necessary for every student. It provides physical and mental preparation for a class, and when performed completely will help prevent injuries. Therefore, if your child arrives late (more than 10 minutes for Gymstars, 15 minutes for Gymgirls/Gymboys) she/he will NOT be allowed to join the class. A make-up for this class can be scheduled. Parent ResponsibilitiesBefore Class: Parents should accompany young children to the bathroom before class. Upon arrival, students should store their shoes and outdoor attire in any of the cubbies provided. Please don't leave them on the bleachers or around the lobby. All parents must watch their children before class and their siblings during the lesson. Parents and siblings are not allowed in the party rooms or mini gym.
In Observation Area: Children are not to run or tumble in the lobby, and can not go into the gym without an instructor. At all time parents are required to supervise their children who are not enrolled in class at Planet Gymnastics.
After Class: At Planet Gymnastics, we believe a parent's #1 responsibility is to be supportive of their child. Show your child that you believe he/she is a great person. Making their best effort is all that matters.
If you are routinely late picking up your child we suggest exploring an alternative class time to better match your schedule. We reserve the right to charge a fee for late pick ups that negatively affects our staff?s schedule.
Other Reminders To Parents: Parents are not allowed in the gym or on equipment. If a parent has a special reason to go in the gym, it must be cleared by management and a waiver must be signed.
Planet Gymnastics is not responsible for lost, stolen, broken, or items left behind. There is a lost and found that you (child/parent) are responsible for checking frequently.
Per Natick Board of Health, No smoking is allowed in or near our facility.
Please use extra care when driving through our parking lot. Watch for small children. Drive slow. Yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
There are no pets allowed in the facility.
Child injury and illnessPlease inform us if your child has any physical problems or medical information we should know about. ClosingsInclement weatherIn case of inclement weather, we follow the Wayland school system (if they are closed we will be closed in the morning.) We always reassess at noon, please check this website or call us to check our message for the status of afternoon classes. HolidaysIn general we do not close for most school holidays. Please see the session schedule for any regular class closings. We offer the option of taking a make up for any class you need to miss due to a holiday. StaffWe are fortunate to have such a qualified staff. Our coaches are specifically selected and trained to safely bring out the best in each child. Planet Gymnastics coaches are USA Gymnastics Safety certified and American Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certified. Furthermore all participate in biweekly training and attend clinics and seminars to further their teaching abilities. Finally, all Planet Gymnastics staff has access to the staff library which contains a wealth of information on the latest training techniques and theories of child development. Facility cleanlinessWe pride ourselves in our facility, its bright colors, inviting atmosphere, excellent equipment, and its cleanliness. We have professional cleaning done every night. Please watch your children so we can work together to keep the facility a safe and clean place.
No food or drink in gym. If you are enjoying food or drink in the vending area, please help us keep the facility clean! Be responsible for making sure all garbage is properly disposed of. In consideration of food allergies, please clean up any spills in the lobby or vending area. No gum in class or facility Practicing at homeAlthough we want to encourage exercising at home, we do NOT encourage tumbling at home. Do ask your child what they are doing in class but never spot skills you are not trained to spot. Do practice safe stretching and safe strength building. We would be happy to share ideas and pointers for safe home exercising. CommunicationWe encourage communication between the parent and teacher. Get to know your child's teacher. Most communications will be through email. Please make sure we have your current email address. We do not provide your email address to any other company. They are safe with us! AffiliationsPlanet Gymnastics is recognized by USA Gymnastics as a Member Club. As the national governing body for the sport of gymnastics in the US, we follow their recommendations for safety, curriculum, and staff certification. Gym showOur annual end of the year performance and celebration for all students gymstar age and older happens in June. It is the kids' chance to show off what they can do. Bring your family and friends. Classes will start practicing routines approximately one month before the show. As gym show time gets close, look for flyers with more information on performance days and times.
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