Olympia Gives Back During National Gymnastics Day

Olympia Gymnastics, Ninja City, and Team Central will be hosting special events throughout September to recognize National Gymnastics Day. This year we are partnering with St. Louis Children's Hospital to assist in raising money for the Hospital and their special needs for the children they serve. Our gyms will be hosting Special KNO or KDO throughout September and 100% of the proceeds from these events will be donated to St. Louis Children's Hospital. 

Every choice, every rotation, every drill, every long night/day, every word we speak in the gym is based on our mission to build happy, healthy, confident kids. Unfortunately, not every child has the simple opportunity to be happy, healthy, and confident. This year for National Gymnastics Day, all 9 of our gyms are uniting to make an impact on the circumstances that keep kids from living our mission. Together, we are raising money to benefit St. Louis Children’s Hospital and help the children in our gyms understand the joy and necessity of giving back to the community. Join us in working toward our mission by donating to St. Louis Children's Hospital!

Any and all donations help us reach our goal! We have many ways you can contribute to this goal. 

• Attend one of our Kid's Night Out events (and bring a friend)
• Invite Friends and Share Online Through Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
• Contribute to our Donation Box located in our Gym Lobbies 
• Go online and donate

2016 Road to Rio Spring Performance

During the month of May, our gyms are transformed to reflect this year's theme of "Road to Rio". This event is a fan favorite and allows the gymnasts, tumblers, and ninja's to show off their skills they have been working so hard on over the past few months.

This year's theme was Road to Rio to celebrate the upcoming 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janerio, Brazil. Each spring student receives “TOP” scores as they perform their skills before a crowd of raving fans. Children shine, family and friends beam and coaches are filled with pride. The annual spring performance is a super confidence building event packed with fun. Our staff look forward to it every year.

Spring Performance Dates:
Manchester: May 2 - 7 (Ninja May 5-7), Mid Rivers: May 14-19, Chesterfield: May 21-26, Ellisville: May 13-15 & 20-22, Festus: May 16-21 

Healthy Snacking for After School

AFTER SCHOOL HEALTHY SNACKS!

ANTS ON A LOG (prep time - 5 minutes)

Ingredients:
5 Celery Sticks
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup raisins or cranberries

Directions:
Cut the celery sticks in half
Spread the peanut butter
Sprinkle the raisins or cranberries
(allrecipies.com)




FRUIT KABOBS (prep time - 10 minutes)


Ingredients:
Skewers (I find them in the baking aisle at my grocery store
Strawberries
Orange chunks
Pineapple chunks
Kiwi chunks
Grapes 

*Please feel free to swap fruits in and out as you see fit. (blueberries, raspberries, green grapes, and bananas). 

Directions:
Wash and prepare all of your fruit by cutting the oranges, pineapple, and kiwi into chunks. Take a skewer and begin adding one piece of fruit at a time. Start with a strawberry, then add an orange, pineapple, kiwi, and finally grapes.

(Recipe: http://www.centercutcook.com/rainbow-fruit-kabobs)



APPLE SANDWICHES (prep time - 5 minutes)

Ingredients:
2 small apples, cored and cut crosswise into 1/2 inch thick rounds
1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
3 tablespoons peanut or almond butter
2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons granola

Directions
If you won't be eating these tasty treats right away, start by brushing the apples slices with lemon juice to keep them from turning brown.

Spread one side of half of the apple slices with peanut or almond butter then sprinkle with chocolate chips and granola. Top with remaining apple slices, pressing down gently to make the sandwiches. Transfer to napkins or plates and serve. (wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes)



Granola, Yogurt, Berry Parfait (prep time - 10 minutes)

Ingredients:
2 cups plain yogurt
2 cups your favorite granola
2 cups fresh berries (raspberries, blueberries, strawberries and/or other fruit such as bananas, peaches or mangos (peeled and sliced)
4 tablespoons honey (optional)

Directions:
Line up parfait or any kids cup
Spoon 2 tablespoons of yogurt into each cup and smooth surface
Spoon 2 tablespoons of granola overtop and smooth surface
Spoon 2 tablespoons of fuit over top and smooth surface
Repeat the process, adding a bit of honey here and there to taste

Courtesy Bob Blumer, Surreal Gourmet
Compliments of http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/granola-yogurt-berry-parfait-recipe.html?oc=linkback