Mountain Kids Blog
October All-Stars: Our Best and Brightest
Here at Mountain Kids, we believe every child deserves a chance in the spotlight. That’s why we’ve created our monthly All-Star series to showcase outstanding athletes when we notice them shine. From little movers to super stars to ninja warriors, our All-Stars of the...
How to Make the Most of the Mornings with Your Kids
If you’re a parent who’s a morning person, you probably don’t need to read this. But if you’re like me, getting out of bed and jumping into the morning rush is my least favorite thing about my kids going back to school. To be honest, I seriously considered...
September All-Stars: Our Best and Brightest
Here at Mountain Kids, we believe every child deserves a chance in the spotlight. That’s why we’ve created our monthly All-Star series to showcase outstanding athletes and artists when we notice them shine. From little movers to super stars to ninjas and dancers of...
7 Tips for Encouraging the Little Athletes in Your Family
If you have young athletes, you’ve probably wondered at least once if you’re encouraging them in an appropriate way — are you providing the right amount of positive reinforcement or are you being too assertive? Sometimes, it’s hard not to overstep your boundaries,...
5 Activities to Entertain Your Toddler During the Day
Being a parent comes with so many rewards, but it goes without saying that it’s a ton of work. Between maintaining your home, going to work, and keeping up with everyone’s schedules, parenting is one of the hardest jobs — especially with a toddler at home. So when...
Learn, Play, Grow: The Benefits of Taking a Class With Your Toddler
Ever wonder what your toddler is really up to during a gymnastics class or other organized group activity? Are they having fun? How can I help? Who are their friends? Do they listen to the instructor? — these are the thoughts that may swirl through your mind. The...
7 Amazingly Messy Outdoor Activities for Kids
This year, spring has been an early bloomer, but also a tease. 80 degrees one weekend, snowstorm the next. But when summer finally rolls around, we can finally hang up the skis and snow jackets — every day is an outside play day. So now that summer is right around the...
The Importance of Starting Healthy Habits at an Early Age
Children are influenced by their surroundings. It’s important to start young when teaching them habits, especially considering that children develop habits by age nine. Both bad and healthy habits can be hard to break. The earlier we introduce healthy habits, the more...
Building Character Through Positive Coaching
Coaches are more than just sports-focused supervisors who see your child a few hours every week. They play a crucial role in children’s lives — as role models, as teachers and as mentors. A coach’s impact is felt well beyond the training sessions and can shape...
Finding Learning Opportunities Through Failure
As parents on a mission to protect children from disappointments, we have erased nearly every uncomfortable obstacle, depriving children of one of the most valuable lessons: Failure is part of success. We’ve taught our kids to fear failure and, in doing so, we’ve...
Holiday Gift Ideas
1.Give a gift that lasts a lifetime with classes at Mountain Kids / MCDA. We are happy to create a personalized gift package for your dancer or gymnast. 2. Mountain Kids / MCDA Logo Apparel great stocking stuffers. 3. Home equipment by Norberts be sure to use...
Guest Blog: 20 Reasons Your Preschooler Should Do Gymnastics (That Have Nothing To Do With Learning Gymnastics)
Originally Posted on Jag Gym Blog by Anne Josephson Owner of Jag Gym on September 22, 2014 What if Johnny never learns a cartwheel? Or how about if Janie never masters holding a handstand? Would there still be any value in putting your preschooler in a gymnastics...
Did You Know?
At Mountain Kids we pride ourselves in our community involvement and give-back programs. These include: Free Story time at WOW Children's Museum - Every Thursday at 12pm Donating space on a weekly basis to Imagine for their Day Spring Program Participating in...
It’s a Pajama Party!
It's a Pajama Party all next week at Mountain Kids & MCDA for all Toddler and Preschool classes. Please help us celebrate by allowing your cutest of cute kiddo to wear their pajamas to class the next two weeks!
We Are Hiring!
****We Are GROWING**** Mountain Kids Louisville is looking for qualified, energetic and knowledgeable teachers with safety in mind; who LOVE working with kids and strive to be a positive role model, for all our gymnastics programs. Excellent room for growth - USAG...
5 Reasons Why Your Gymnast Needs This Leo
1. It's pink and it sparkles! 2. It looks just like our Team Competition Leo. 3. It can be used as their competition leotard for the Teddy Bear Meet (coming May 2016) 4. It's discounted until Friday, Nov. 6th! 5. Our Team Girls LOVE it! Return your Order Form by Nov....
10 Awesome Benefits Of Your Class Enrollment
Did you know you receive all of these great benefits just by being enrolled in one of our programs? At Mountain Kids, we're happy to offer our students and their families several special bonuses just for being a part of our team! 1. Unlimited Play & Learn times...
Sample Day! Saturday, August 22, 2015
At Mountain Kids Louisville Come experience: Gymnastics, Dance, Kaleidoscope Music and our new Ninja Zone Program! Sweet Treats provided by Boulder Snowie, plus a Mini-Shop provided by Boulder Body Wear for all your dance wear needs! 10:00am-11:30am (Free 20 min....