We are taking this opportunity to connect with our community, keep our members informed, and share tips and tricks from our trainers, program directors, and staff members! We hope you will stay tuned and follow along!
As the Director of Enrichment Programs, one of my favorite tasks is visiting all The Connection AfterSchool programs located in the Summit Elementary Schools. I am constantly in awe of the students’ ability to challenge their creativity and curiosity. Read More …
Mary D’Amato is a certified Personal Trainer and has worked in many capacities at The Connection, including instructing Water Aerobics, Summer Camp, Tri-Training for Kids, Group Fitness Instruction and Personal Training. She has great enthusiasm for fitness (Ocean Mile Swims, Track and cycling) and has been a member of The Connection for over 30 years! She shares with us one of her favorite workouts, TRX: Read More …
This Saturday, March 4th The Connection Dance Team will be kicking off the upcoming competition season with our annual Sneak Peek Performance! Every competition season is exciting, but this one is particularly special because it is our 5th season! This is the first of many milestones to come. Read More …
It is mid –February and no better time to reflect on the past 6 months of preschool than on our 100th day of school! The uncertainty of the first days of school have changed to excitement, curiosity, and confidence. One of my favorite parts of the day is greeting the smiling faces filled with wonder each morning and listening to the chit-chat of friendships forming. Read More …
Friday, February 17th is National Random Acts of Kindness Day; a day where individuals, groups and organizations nationwide encourage acts of kindness. The Connection Preschoolers and AfterSchool children helped spread the love by drawing and writing thank you letters for members of The United States Military to celebrate! Read More …
Health Tip of the Month: Eat Raspberries!
Raspberries are a good source of fiber, Vitamins A and C, calcium and iron…
Fitness Tip of the Month: Change up your routine!
Is the program we set you up with getting a little repetitive? That can happen if you do the same workout for too long, which is why we recommend you see us for other workout alternatives… Read More …
Did you know that in 1983, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed February 11th as the first National Inventors’ Day in the United States? Now, every year on February 11th (chosen because it’s Thomas Edison’s birthday), we are reminded to recognize the enormous contribution that inventors make to the nation and the world! Read More …
Today marks the 31st anniversary of National Girls & Women in Sports Day, a national observance honoring the extraordinary achievements of women and girls in sports. This is a day to celebrate girls embracing physical activity and pushing past their limits, giving them the courage and confidence to grow into strong leaders. Read More …
Since 1983, Chris Goedecke, karate master, author, Buddhist Monk and Spiritual Guide, has been introducing students, young and old, into the ancient wisdom of the martial arts at The Connection. Sensei Chris Goedecke encourages us all to kick off the new year with karate: Read More …
Have you been daydreaming about summertime and sunshine? The other Camp Directors and I sure are! We have so much exciting news about Summer Camp 2017 and we can’t wait to share our incredible variety of NEW options. Before I give you the updates I want to tell you how your child can experience a sampling of them prior to registration (February 8th). Read More …