Introduction | Our Story | Mission & Philosophy | Policies & Procedures | Activism

Introduction
Power Tots gymnastics, dance, and yoga programs are offered at preschools, daycare facilities, elementary schools, parks and recreation departments, or any venue where children are gathered. We provide high-quality instruction to children 18 months to 12 years of age.

Power Tots offers an exciting time in a safe, fun, and positive environment. We set our standards high by offering instruction that is never competitive and always encouraging, disciplining with a "positive attitude" and leading by example. We also offer a developed and researched gymnastics and yoga curriculum that progresses children from basic to more advanced skills at their own pace. Instructors are safety-certified by USA Gymnastics and Power Tots, Inc. and are trained to advance with each child based on their own individual needs without disparaging other children or creating a competitive atmosphere. As each child progresses on our many sets of equipment that include the parallel bar, balance beam, springboard, vaulting blocks, parachute, and a wide variety of mats, a progress report is sent home to track their development and improvement! As each child accomplishes a new set of skills each year in Power Tots, their smile lights up with accomplishment and pride!

Power Tots is not only great for the body but is great for the mind, too. Because we "believe in the power of a positive attitude," all children who participate in our program know that they are doing great things. Self-confidence soars and a natural improvement in fine and gross motor skills develop. Our participants are able to rest easier and have more energy throughout the day. Balance, flexibility, coordination and all-around awareness of mind and body are also results of our superior curriculum.

Our Story
Power Tots began in 1985 at one daycare center with 16 children by Kathi Donnelly. Since then Power Tots has grown and is now taught in over 40 centers to over 1000 students. Kathi started Power Tots because of her love for dance and gymnastics and a deep desire to share this love with children.

Kathi was a competitive gymnast with the United States Gymnastics Federation for eight years and began dancing in 1978. As well as winning numerous state and regional titles, she has also performed at the White House, Kennedy Center, and Disney World, as well as appearing on Star Search. Kathi has also performed in USO tours in Germany, Israel, and Egypt.

As a dance instructor Kathi choreographed nationally recognized ensembles in several competitive sectors. Her awards range from choreographer of the year, to highest score, to most innovative.

As the mother of 4 children and with over 28 years of teaching experience, Kathi’s commitment and passion to make a positive impact on childhood development set the idea of Power Tots apart from any other program offered.

Mission and Philosophy
Power Tots Gymnastics, Dance and Yoga's mission is to consistently provide high quality instruction in a fun, safe and positive environment. Programs are designed to challenge and educate children in multiple aspects of their lives. Fine and gross motor skills are developed and enhanced along with the overall physical and emotional well being of each child. Every goal is reached with the effort and execution of our belief in the "Power of a Positive Attitude" along with the rotating curriculums that expose all aspects of dance, gymnastics and yoga. Our challenging curriculums in our programs are designed to reach our goals of increased self confidence, a positive association with fitness, increased physical health, all while learning muscle groups, shapes, numbers and colors. Through continued growth Power Tots will be able sustain a positive influence on children throughout the world.

Power Tots main philosophy believes in the “Power of a Positive Attitude”! We know that if you start with a positive outlook that anything is possible. This positive attitude is essential in every position of the company. Every goal as an individual, instructor, manager or director is accomplished more rapidly and with ease when the “Power of a Positive Attitude” is applied. This positive attitude is also the basis of our continued success. This attitude has been the origin in which we turn young children into active, happy, healthy and confident human beings.

Policies and Procedures
Tuition:
You will receive a bill in the mail each month with a specified due date. Automatic credit card payment option is available where you will automatically be billed on the 5th of each month. A ten dollar late fee will be assessed for payments made after the due date.

Tuition is based on 4 classes per month. We try to avoid canceling classes as much as possible. When there is a 5th class in a month, that class will be used as a make-up class for sessions missed due to weather, traffic, or any unforeseen circumstance.
All classes cancelled due to the center closing for a major holiday will not be made up.

Tuition will not be pro-rated or refunded if a child is absent due to illness, vacation, or personal reasons. Tuition will be pro-rated if child starts mid-month.

Registration Fee:
There is a one time $10 registration fee upon initial enrollment of the child. This fee includes a free t-shirt for your child.

Attire:
Children should wear comfortable clothes such as sweat pants, gymnastics suits, or shorts. Please no dresses or pants with zippers, snaps or buttons: they may poke or pinch the children while performing skills.

Activisim
PowerTots is proud to contribute to these charities:

House of Ruth www.houseofruth.org

Susan G Koman for the Cure ww5.komen.org

Capital Area Food Bank www.capitalareafoodbank.org

St. Judes Children's Research Hospital www.stjude.org

National Multiple Scleros www.nationalmssociety.org

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation www.jdrf.org

Power Tots, Inc.
P.O. Box 1695
White Plains, MD 20695-1695
Phone: (301) 392-0187
info@powertotsinc.com