July 2010 ABK Newsletter
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Greetings!   

 
Summer time at ABK is full of special events, camps, open swim and open gym.  Check out our Website Calendar.  It will let you know when these events are happening and if open gym or open swim times have changed due to a special event. 
 
It'scool at ABK.  The air conditioning is on and the kids are having a blast!  (Parent's are staying nice and cool too!)  Camps are in full swing.  Girls gymnastics camp for July is already full!  You can be placed on a wait list for a call if there is an opening.  July and August Karate camps currently still have a few remaining spots open.  New this year: OMSI Overnight Camp July 15-17th and also Diamond Lake Resort Camp Out Aug 13-15th.
 
Pre-registration for Fall (Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st Grade and Afterschool Care) is filling up fast.  Registration forms are available on our website or at the front desk.  A deposit will hold your spot for this upcoming fall.
Swimming Events
 
Splash Swim LogoJuly 5th-10th Swim with Clothes Week
(really this time...I promise.)
Our goal is to offer as many real life experiences for your child through our swim lesson program.  All swimmers in Dolphin Classes, Shark Classes and the Swim Team Prep will need to bring a long pair of pants, and a shirt or sweatshirt to wear OVER their swim suits. We will be working on skills such as survival floating, swimming and exiting the water with clothes on, as well as boating safety.
 
July 24th- All Comers Swim Meet  Ages 6-12
Here's your chance to swim like Michael Phelps!
Cost $10 for members, $15 for non-members (register at the front desk!)
You will need a swim suit, goggles, a towel and a smile
 
August 28th Kids Triathlon
Come Bike, Swim and Run!  Ages 6-12
Cost $15 for members, $20 for non-members (register at the front desk!)
You will need a bike, helmet and other protective gear, sunscreen, goggles, swim suit, towel and running shoes! Everyone participating will receive an award!
 
Summer Open Swim Times:
Tuesday 7:00-8:00pm
Friday 6:30-7:30pm  (no open swim on July 23rd due to our PNO Party)
Tuesday 12:00-1:00pm Preschool Age Open Swim - (5 yrs and younger)
Gymnastics Events
 
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Dance HipHop, Jazz, Tap Camp: June 28th through July 2nd 12-3pm
Dance, Dance, Dance!!!
Recreational Gymnastics Awards Week: June 28th through July 3rd
Preschool Gymastics Ribbon Week:  July 5th-July 9th
Don't forget your camera!  
Boy's Gymnastics Camp: July 5th - 9th 12-3pm
Finally - a gymnastics camp just for the boys!!
PCA Cheer Camp: July 5th - 9th
Camp participants will perform at the Childrens Festival and J.C. Fair! 
Blue Band Party: Friday, July 9th, 8:00 - 9:00 pm
Free for our Blue, Purple, Green, Red, and Black Level gymnasts
Back Handspring Clinic: Saturday, July 10th, 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Get a jump on your back handspring! 
Children's Festival: Sunday, July 11th, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Sign students up at the front desk to join us on stage!! 
Girl's Recreational Gymnastics Camp: July 12 - 16 12-3pm
This camp is full!!  Wait list available!
Girl's Team F.I.T. Camp: July 19 - 23  9:00am-3:00pm
PNO & Sleepover "Endless Summer": Friday, July 23rd, 7:00 - 11:00 pm
Sleepover pick up at 8:30 am on July 24th
Hip Hop Dance Camp: July 26 - 30 12-3pm
Come hip hop with Coach Kid!!
Open Gym Times:
Fridays 7:00-8:00pm  (No open gym on July 23rd due to our PNO party)
Karate Events

 
Karate Honor Pride LogoAttention parents and students! America's Best Karate North Academy will be closed July 5th, 6th and 7th due to the Martial Arts SuperShow. Classes will resume on the 8th.  This is an event that is dedicated to helping develop better instructors in the fields of lesson plans, safety, child development and curriculum improvement. If you have any questions please see Mr. O'Connor.
 
Our next Black Belt Club Seminar is "Choreographed Forms" on July 17th. This seminar is dedicated to fast paced and high intensity forms work introducing techniques used on the competitive sport martial arts circuit. All students will learn a form in which they will perform together. In the level 2 seminar, students will expand the routine and put it to a piece of music!
 
Times: Level 1 12:30-1:30 Black Belt Club Members Free! Basic Members $49.00
Level 2 1:30-2:30 All Participants $20.00 (Must participate in Level 1 to take Level 2 seminar)
 
There is still room in the July and August Karate Camps. If you are going on vacation or your child may miss a few classes during one of these months, camps are a great way to brush up on curriculum and burn off that excess energy!
 
Parents: Anytime your child is testing, please ensure Intent to Promote Forms are completed and turned in by the day of testing at the latest! Thank you.
Fall Preschool Meet and Greet!!

Footprints preschoolTime is Flying - Don't forget to preregister for preschool to reserve your spot in our morning or afternoon classes for Fall enrollment.  Space is limited.
   
Opportunity to get questions answered, find out class information and meet the teachers!!!!
 
Preschoolers enrolled in Fall AM 8:00 - 11:00 (Morning) classes
Wednesday August 24th, 6:00 PM
 
Preschoolers enrolled in Fall PM  12:00 - 3:00 (Afternoon) classes
Thursday August 25th, 6:00 PM
 
Preschool Summer Camps  June 7 - Sept 3
Monday - Friday 8-11am or 12-3pm.  Fridays is "Bring a Buddy for Free"!!!!!!  Camp registration form required for all campers.  Available on our website at www.abkfun.com 
ABK Camps

 
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Need a break from running the kids around and just need time to shop or run errands?  Our summer camps are the perfect place to bring your kids.
Swimming two days a week in our heated indoor pool, Waterslide and movie day weekly.
 
ABK's first ever over night camp to OMSI is Thursday, July 15th through Saturday, July 17th. Let your child experience camp in a new way! Camp memories that will last a lifetime. Two nights in portland and a full day of fun at OMSI with experienced, quality staff.
 
ABK's First ever overnight camp out to Diamond Lake Resort!  Friday Aug 13th - Sunday, Aug 15th
Cost: $100  Includes transportation, food, all activities, and ABK's most amazing staff.

Camp field trip to Science works is Friday July 30th from 10am to 3pm  (Students must be registered in Friday's day camp and the field trip to participate).
 
Camp themes July 5-9      Sports week
                     July 12-16   Fun in the Sun
                     July 19-23   Bubbling Beaker
                     July 26-30   Fear Factor Week
Save 10%
Bring this coupon in for 10% off July tuition on any new enrollment in a program or additional class.  Coupon can not be combined with any other promotion or special.  One coupon per family.  Can be used up to 3 siblings new July tuition.  This coupon may not be used for extension or payment of a current program.
 
Offer Expires: 7/25/10
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