Island resident and founder of Gymtrix Doreen Bolhuis will hold the sessions at 4:30 p.m. Thursdays, starting Sept. 15, in the parish hall, where she will share activities that can be replicated at home – no special equipment needed. Children who are 3 to 4 years old should be accompanied by an adult for each session; 5 to 7 years old can attend unaccompanied or with an adult.
Bolhuis has more than 35 years of experience teaching physical education, coaching gymnastics, as founder of GYMCO Sports, an educational multi-sport facility in Michigan and as creator of Gymtrix. She was an adjunct professor for Aquinas College in the department of Health and Physical Education, a Junior Olympic Committee member for USA Gymnastics and has appeared on local and national TV and radio as a guest expert in Physical Literacy.
Registration deadline is Sept. 8. Cost is $30 per child for the six-week session; scholarships are available. For more information and to register go to the St. Michael website or call or stop into the church office, 239-472-2173 or 2304 Periwinkle Way.