Just Get Movin' Fitness Class

Just Get Movin' is our fitness class for kids ages 7-14. Coach Alex (who is graduating this December with his degree in Physical Education!) works with the kids on tumbling, jumping and other skills the kids can then utilize in cheer, soccer and other sports.

Parent Carol AnCel says, Coach Alex is SO great with the kids! He works on all kinds of skills and they love it!

We are so grateful for people like Alex who are willing to share their skills and experience to benefit our kids. =)

If you are interested in registering your child for Coach Alex's fitness class, please give us a ring at (815) 728-9700 or drop us an email at clublayton@gmail.com. Classes are held every Tuesday at 4:45pm.

Scavenger Hunt at Glacier Park!

Don't forget! NEXT WEDNESDAY, July 7th at 1:00 pm we are meeting at Glacier Park in Ringwood, IL for a SCAVENGER HUNT! Everyone is welcome and the event is free but we would really appreciate a call at (815) 728-9700 or an email at clublayton@gmail.com so we can plan. =) After the hunt, we'll all come back to the gym for some open play time. Can't wait to see you there!

 (Click on map to enlarge. Green arrow is Glacier Park, Red "A" is Layton's.)

And... Friday July 30th at 6:30 - 9:00pm is MOVIE NIGHT! Wear your jammies, bring a stuffed animal friend and join us for games, popcorn and a movie.

We are now a Special Olympics site!

Today we officially became a Special Olympics site for the Young Athletes program! WE ARE SO EXCITED!

From the Illinois Special Olympics website:

Special Olympics Illinois has started a new program called Young Athletes. Basically, the Young Athletes program is an innovative sports play program for children ages 2-7 with intellectual disabilities and their peers, designed to introduce them into the world of sports. This program will prove enormously beneficial on multiple levels for your child. First and foremost, these activities will help the children improve physically, cognitively and socially. It will also serve as an introduction to the world of Special Olympics while showing resources and support available within Special Olympics Illinois.

This program is designed to address two specific levels of play. Level 1 includes physical activities focused on developing fundamental motor tracking and eye-hand coordination. Level 2 concentrates on the application of these physical activities through a sports skills activity program and developing skills consistent with Special Olympics sports play. 

We received all new play equipment from Special Olympics today and both Heather and Carol were trained in the program. We are so unbelievably psyched to get the Young Athletes program rolling as soon as possible! We were so impressed with how organized and supportive Jen from Special Olympics was - she made sure we have everything we need to provide this program for your kids. (THANK YOU JEN!)

Heather will be leading a class beginning in July so if you are interested in participating, please email us at: clublayton@gmail.com.

Soccer Game Tonight!

Don't forget the Eliminators are playing tonight at Hiller Park behind Johnsburg High! Come out and cheer for the team and then join us afterward for ice cream! Can't wait to see you there. =)

Soccer Game TOMORROW!

Cheer on the Layton's Eliminators Soccer Team THIS Friday at Hiller Field in Johnsburg! Game starts at 5:30 and the field is directly behind the Johnsburg High School‎, 2002 West Ringwood Road, Johnsburg, IL‎

Three Lions has done an amazing job coaching this  team and they are ready to show off their skills!!! This team is for differently-abled (special needs) boys and girl ages 8 - 14. The season will resume again in August and is hoping to compete in the Special Olympics Summer Games 2011!!!! Come see what these children *can* do!

Come Cheer on Layton's Eliminators!!!

5:30 Friday May 28 at Hiller Park ( directly behind the Johnsburg High School )the Club Layton's Soccer team will be showing off all the skills they have learned under the expert coaching of Rob and Corri Eastland of Three Lions!! A very heartfelt THANK YOU to them for their dedication , hard work and obvious love of both soccer and children!! Come and see what these kids *can* do when challenged to do their best with love and lots of encouragement.

Next year this team hopes to compete in the Special Olympics Summer Games!! For more information Call Layton Athletics!

May is Dandy-Walker Syndrome Month

At Club Layton, we want to support all of our differently-abled kids by promoting awareness about the special issues that affect them and their families. This month is Dandy Walker Syndrome awareness month. If you would like more information about Dandy Walker or would like to donate, please visit the Dandy Walker Alliance website.