Alexandria Public Schools Community Education

This advanced program includes everything the Summer Strength Academy offers, PLUS the opportunity to maximize speed and vertical jump development through a customized high speed treadmill program. Treadmill athletes will train in the AAHS Fitness and Performance Center. The Summer Strength Academy, in conjunction with the Summer Speed Treadmill training, has helped produce multiple MN State Champions as well as numerous All-State Athletes and State Tournament participants. This program is designed to meet the needs of all athletes, regardless of sports preference, age or experience level. Treadmill training will take place two days each week (Mondays/Wednesdays, or Tuesdays/Thursdays) using the Cardinal High Speed Treadmills. The first day of Summer Strength PLUS High Speed Treadmill is June 9, athletes will need to sign up for a specific treadmill training time online. Sign up is on a first come, first serve basis and each session is limited to 20 athletes. Strength training will be in addition to the High Speed Treadmill time at no additional cost. Athletes should plan to strength train four days a week and do the treadmill two days of week. Athletes should show up 10 minutes early to do a dynamic warm-up prior to their training session.

Open Gymnastics is designed for gymnasts to work on gymnastics skills. Age guideline is 6 years and older, with active adult supervision required for 6 & 7 year old's. Open Gymnastics does not offer coaching or spotting of skills. Each gymnast needs to practice good judgement and only practice skills and routines that are known to them. We will occasionally isolate time on events for gymnasts wanting to run a routine. Each day, open gym will have a maximum capacity, to ensure proper staffing and follow safety guidelines. We highly encourage online registration to ensure you have a spot. If you do not see the date you are looking for, we are either full for the day OR we are not offering open gymnastics that day. COST effective January 1st, 2025 Learn Gymnastics - Tuesdays 1:00-2:30pm is $5 per person Open Gymnastics (6 and older) - Saturdays 1:30-3:30pm is $10 per person Preschool Open Gym (5 and under) on Tuesday and Wednesdays 9:30-11:00 is $5 per family - Does not need to preregister but is also cashless

Note: This class is part of Youth Enrichment Camp, $179 for the week. You must register for Block 1, 2 & 3 in order to participate in the week long camp. Enjoy four exciting days where kids actively choose classes based on their interests & grade level. Dive into something new and discover your hidden talents, ensuring a personalized and enriching experience. When registering, you must choose 3 classes, 1 class from each block. Register early for best class selection. Bring a snack, lunch and water bottle daily as time is scheduled between classes to eat and have a quick break. Don't forget to dress appropriately for the weather & class choice.