 Would you like the chance to win a special home-gym visit from a celebrity gymnast? If your answer is absolutely YES…enter the IGC Cares Contest! Here you will find a step-by-step guide on how to enter. Enjoy!
It’s easy to ENTER:
1. Visit the IGC Fan Page and click the “Promo” tab located on the left-hand side. You will need to LIKE the page in order to register.
2. Fill out the IGC Cares Contest registration form
3. Decide how you would like to enter. We are accepting text or video submissions.
4. Choose ONE question from the following options and answer using the space provided (for text submissions), or send your video response to cynthia@internationalgymnastics.com. Video submissions will be posted to the IGC YouTube page.
- Explain how IGC has inspired or influenced you (as a gymnast, student, parent, etc.)
- Relive a special experience or memory you shared at IGC and why it was so significant.
5. Submit your entry for the chance to win!
Remember these IMPORTANT DATES:
REGISTRATION for the IGC Cares Contest is currently up and running and will come to an END at 11:59 p.m. (EST) on March 15, 2012. The top TEN entries will be posted for viewing on the IGC Blog and will be available for voting beginning at 12 p.m. on March 16, under the IGC Promo tab.
VOTING for the IGC Cares Contest will open at 12 p.m. on March 16, and run through 11:59 p.m. on March 31, 2012.
The FIVE entries with the most votes will be posted to the IGC Blog, IGC Fan Facebook and the IGC Promo Tab on March 23, 2012. Voting will continue through the IGC Promo Tab until March 31.
Based on user votes and a panel of selected IGC judges, a GRAND PRIZE WINNER for the IGC Cares Contest will be announced on April 2, 2012! Second and third place winners will also be announced. All winning entries will be posted to the IGC Blog, IGC Facebook and the IGC Promo Tab.
The grand prize winner will receive a special home-gym visit from a celebrity gymnast and a ton of awesome IGC gear! The second and third place winners will both receive IGC gift bags filled with a ton of IGC goodies and prizes.
POINTS to REMEMBER:
- The IGC Cares Contest is OPEN to current or alumni campers, parents and staff.
- Votes will only be counted if they are through the IGC Promo Tab. Liking, commenting or re-posting a video will not count as a vote.
- Text submissions must between 150 to 500 words in length.
- Video submissions must be between one to three minutes in length.
- The IGC Cares Contest is sponsored solely by International Gymnastics Camp.
- IGC reserves the right to disqualify any individual it finds to be plagiarizing, tampering with the entry process or the operation of the contest or acting in violation to the official rules and entry guidelines.
- The limit of entries per person and per email address allowed for the duration of the contest is ONE.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact cynthia@internationalgymnastics or contact the IGC staff at 570-629-0244.
GOOD LUCK!
Recently, International Gymnastics Camp received a request from two U.K. students to begin a fundraising project that would raise money to send a deserving gymnast to camp. Jessie and Ella, both seventh graders at the Wycombe Abbey School in Buckinghamshire, U.K., have reached their goal raising $913 in just a few short weeks!
The girls chose to raise the money as part of earning the Dove Award, a service-orientated program open to students at their school. A large part of the program requires students to assist at a charity or organization of their choice by volunteering or raising money through fundraisers. Jessie and Ella chose to send a gymnast to IGC because of the enjoyable experience they shared at camp in 2011. “We enjoyed our experience because we made a lot of friends and learned a lot of gymnastics,” said Jessie. “It would be really nice for a deserving gymnast to have the same experience.” Through several bake sales and a donation from their previous school, the girls were able to grant the wishes of a 12-year-old girl whose only dream is to attend IGC.
Choosing a candidate to sponsor was an extremely hard decision for both girls. “We hope all of the applicants will keep doing gymnastics and having lots of fun.” IGC Director, Brent Klaus, was so touched by Jessie and Ella’s selfless donation that he matched the money the girls raised to send another commendable gymnast to camp.
IGC is exceptionally grateful to Jessie and Ella for all of their self-sacrificing hard work. Their fundraising efforts have been an inspiration to the entire IGC team.
Thank you, Jessie and Ella.
 As the countdown to camp narrows down, parents make mental notes of what to include in their camper’s suitcase. Deciding what to pack for a week of fun and gymnastics can be a little confusing, especially for a first-time camper. To get a head start on IGC 2012, we’ve created a list of general recommended items to bring along.
General clothing: 4-6 leotards for girls and workout clothing for boys (must be worn during all gymnastics classes; fitted workout tees may be worn over leotard), t-shirts, shorts, underwear, bathing suit, sleepwear, TWO towels (shower and pool), swimwear, sweat pants or thigh length shorts for Scary Aerie, sweatshirt and socks
Gym Materials: 1 pair of hand grips (if you wear them) and athletic tape
Footwear: 1 pair of Flip Flops/sandals/Crocs and 1 pair of sneakers (required for Scary Aerie)
Linens and Bedding: 1 fitted (twin size) sheet, 1 fitted (twin size) top sheet, 1 pillow with pillow case, 1 blanket/comforter/sleeping bag, 1 pool towel, 1 shower towel
Toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, soap or shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, brush or comb, deodorant, hair dryer and a shower caddy or basket
Miscellaneous Items: sunscreen, insect repellent, water bottle, stationary, envelopes and stamps
Remember, it does get cold at night and the weather tends to have a mind of its own. Packing an additional set of clothing or sweatpants may come in handy. If items are forgotten or left at home, IGC has a fully stocked canteen with any necessary items you may need available for purchase. A full list of general recommended items to pack and to leave at home is available by checking into your IGC account under the Forms and Documents link. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please direct them to the IGC Facebook page.
Looking for more packing tips, suggestions and do’s and don’ts? Keep checking the IGC Blog and Facebook page for more helpful posts coming soon!
Campers are working hard in the gyms and having a blast with friends on the final day of IGC’s 2011 Thanksgiving Clinic. After a healthy breakfast of French toast, eggs, sausage, cereal, fruit, bagels and Danishes gymnasts went back to their cabins and got ready to hit the gyms. Everyone continued working towards their goals with coaches and rotating through different events in 45-minute intervals. There was a lot of great activity from beginner to advanced groups going on in IGC’s five world-class gyms: flexibility and strength, uneven bars, tumbling, parallel bars, rings, pommel horse, balance beam, vault and dance.
Before we knew it, it was lunch time! Grilled cheese, tomato soup, macaroni and cheese, salad with all the trimmings and cookies for dessert…mmm mmmm! Campers enjoyed their meals and headed back down to the Olympic Gym where Stephan Douglass held a short motivational workshop for campers. He asked everyone to get into groups and draw on a sheet of paper what they thought gymnastics would look like in the future. Maybe cabin two is right when they guessed the gym equipment would be floating soon! Stephan also talked to campers about focusing on their grades while they continue to work hard on their goals in the gym. He shared with them a few secrets on how to balance both their school work and their love of the sport.
Will we soon see a world where our gym equipment floats, the balance beam grows two feet longer and the audience sits right next to the apparatus during competitions? We’ll just have to wait and see…
We’ve had a very exciting day one of the 2011 Thanksgiving Clinic! Campers are thrilled to be back in action at IGC on this sunny and crisp November day. Beginner through advanced groups practiced on each event in 45-minutes intervals while Svetlana Boguinskaia and Blaine Wilson roamed the gyms giving athletes their expert gymnastics advice. Chicken nuggets, fries, cheese and broccoli soup was served for lunch with yummy cookies for dessert! The salad bar was even open for business! Tomorrow will be another full day of gymnastics until the time for check-out arrives at 4:45 p.m.
As our Thanksgiving Clinic campers wrapped up a delicious and nutritious dinner of spaghetti, meatballs, vegetables and garlic bread, they made their way to an evening activity station. From 7:30 to 9 p.m. campers got to choose from several different activities: karaoke in the Bear’s Den, games and a snack in the canteen, a movie in the dance gym and t-shirt coloring in the cafeteria. Everyone had a great time singing their favorite songs, hanging out with friends and dancing the night away in the Bear’s Den with their counselors. Next, it was over to the canteen where campers enjoyed different classic games like ping-pong, Uno and Trivial Pursuit. Coloring festive Thanksgiving t-shirts with friends in the cafeteria was by far the favorite activity of the night! Finally, it was to the dance gym where campers sat with friends and staff members through the evening flick, The Goonies.
It was definitely a great Thanksgiving Clinic to remember, and it’s not over yet! After the movie, campers will be heading back to their campers to get some shut eye. Another day of gymnastics fun is up ahead!
We have a lot of videos and photos of day one at the 2011 Thanksgiving Clinic. Keep your eyes peeled for more updates and photo albums.
 Campers and parents are making their way down to the canteen for the 2011 Thanksgiving Clinic check-in, free coffee and tea and the magnificent IGC Super Sale! We hope our Thanksgiving Clinic campers are ready for a wonderful weekend of gymnastics, friends and fun! This weekend will be a “mini camp” experience to remember!
Parents, please be advised that Friday and Saturday check-in runs from 10 to 11 a.m. If you are going to be late, please call the camp office at 570-629-0244. Feel free to take a tour of our beautiful campus, drop-off any medications to the nurse or speak with our head athletic trainer, and of course, browse all the incredible IGC merchandise during the super sale! After checking in your camper, make your way down to your assigned cabin to meet your camper’s counselors, coaches and the rest of the amazing IGC staff!
This weekend will closely follow a regular summer session at IGC. After check-in, campers will be screened and placed into groups by height and skill level and warm-ups will begin!
We will be posting frequently throughout the weekend so stay tuned for special updates and photos!
The Pocono leaves are turning and fall will soon be here as International Gymnastics Camp begins preparations for the annual Thanksgiving Clinic Friday, Nov. 25 and Saturday, Nov. 26, at IGC in Bartonsville, Penn! The clinic is open from beginner to elite gymnasts ages 6 to 17 with several options from which to choose! In addition to IGC’s knowledgeable gym staff, celebrity guests, three-time Olympian, five-time American Cup Champion and five-time U.S. National Champion, Blaine Wilson; and three-time Olympic Gold Medalist and seven-time World Champion, Svetlana Boguinskaia will also be on hand coaching gymnasts in our world-class facilities.
Athletes should come prepared for a fun and exciting weekend! Participants will learn new skills in IGC’s five incredible gyms, hang out with celebrity guests, Blaine and Svetlana, and have a blast with friends and the rest of the IGC staff!
Gym sessions are arranged in day-long, 45-minute classes designed to permit gymnasts to work on new skills under the guidance of some of the finest coaches in the country! The full event schedule for girls and boys Friday and Saturday gym sessions are available for viewing online on the International Gymnastics Camp website.
Several options are available for coaches looking to enter athletes in the annual IGC Thanksgiving Clinic. Coaches fees vary from option A, a two-day clinic including housing, Friday lunch and dinner and Saturday breakfast and lunch or option B, a two-day clinic without housing. Coaches can also choose to apply for either Friday or Saturday clinics or option E allows coaches to attend for free with five enrolled athletes! Lunch is included in all options. To download a coach’s application, visit the International Gymnastics Camp website.
Athletes who choose to stay on-site in our heated cabins will be housed with IGC’s amazing counseling staff! The minimum age for overnight stay is 7-years-old. Parents should pack their child bedding for a single bed, a towel and any personal items (there is a $25 fee for use of camp bedding). Don’t forget to bring your workout attire and hand grips and tape if necessary!
Athletes under 7-years-old may sign up for day camp and stay off-site with parents. If you choose to stay off-site, there are plenty of hotels in the Pocono area! To find a hotel or to make other accommodations, contact the Pocono Vacation Bureau at 570-421-5791, or visit their website www.800poconos.com.
Registration for girls or boys Friday clinic runs from 10 to 11 a.m.; Saturday, 9 to 9:30 a.m. Check-out on Saturday will begin at 4:45 p.m. Parents, if you are going to be late, please notify the camp office at 570-629-0244. Directions to IGC can be viewed on our website.
Registration for the annual IGC Thanksgiving Clinic is open until November 9 (late registration fee of $20 per person)!
You don’t want to miss this action-packed weekend filled with gymnastics, friends and fun! For more information or to register for the Thanksgiving Clinic, visit the IGC website.
Sign-up today!
International Gymnastics Camp invites all USAG teams to the annual
Halloween Invitational on October 29, at IGC in Bartonsville, Penn. Each
year, International Gymnastics Camp holds an all-girl Halloween
Invitational for clubs looking to enter their teams. The USAG sanctioned
competition is for girls’ teams levels 3-6.
It will be a fun-filled day of gymnastics, costumes and candy! Coaches are asked to come decked out in costume for the Coaches Costume Competition! A best dressed coach will be chosen from each session and awarded an awesome prize!
All competitors will be entered into a drawing for the grand prize held at the end of the competition. The person whose name is drawn will receive a free weekend at IGC’s annual Thanksgiving Clinic! Two days of training in our world-class facilities with guest celebrities, Blaine Wilson and Svetlana Boguinskaia, and the rest of the amazing IGC coaching staff. The winning gymnast must be at least 7-years-old.
The invitational is a fun and festive event you definitely don’t want to miss! Coaches must remember to bring their USAG Card with them to the meet and athlete’s releases must be on file to compete. Groups will be determined by age before the event. The team score will be calculated by the top three gymnasts on each event. An athletic trainer will also be on duty throughout the entire competition.
It’s a wonderful event that everyone can enjoy, so make sure to bring your friends and family members. Tickets will be available at the gate: general admission, $8; children, $5; and senior citizens, $6. Everyone participating in the event will be awarded for their hard work and
dedication. Pumpkins and t-shirts will be given to the athletes, siblings
will be given gourds and mums will be handed out to coaches.
It’s not too late to enter your teams! To avoid late fees, entries must be handed in by Saturday, Oct. 1! Entry fee for individual athletes, $75; and clubs are $50 per level. USAG number is required at the time of entry. No refunds will be awarded after the entry date.
It’s not too late to enter your teams! To avoid late fees, entries must be handed in by Saturday, Oct. 1!
For more information or enroll your team, call the IGC office at 570-629-0244; e-mail your entries to office@internationalgymnastics.com; or mail your entry and check payable to International Gymnastics, Att: Halloween Invitational, 100 Gymnastics Way, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360-8137.
You don’t want to miss this Halloween event action-packed with awesome tricks and cool treats!
See you there!
Summer 2011 at International Gymnastics Camp has been action-packed with fun, excitement and a lot of gymnastics – and summer 2012 will be equally exhilarating! Now that we’re at the end of summer 2011, it’s time to register for for summer 2012! It’s never too early! IGC offers 10 great summer sessions to choose from and early registration comes with great rewards. Campers registered for Early Bird Week will receive a very special reward. The earlier you register your camper for IGC summer 2012, the better your early bird reward will be! Due to Hurricane Irene, early bird registration has been extended to Tuesday, Sept. 6!
Register your camper early before the following dates and win receive big rewards:
• Registration by September 6, 2011: $945 per week ($100 savings!)
• Registration by November 15, 2011: $970 ($75 savings!)
• Registration by January 31, 2012: $995 ($50 savings!)
• Registration by February 28, 2012: $1020 ($25 savings!)
• Registration after February 28, 2012: $1045 (full price)
IGC also offers the Choose a Week Later Option! This option allows you to receive the early registration discount, while giving you the opportunity to select your session(s) later. Session choice can be made as late as January 31, provided space is available. To choose a week later, a $250 deposit is required at the time of registration.
Each week at IGC has a different theme from the ever-popular magic week to International and Olympic week! IGC offers campers the opportunity to meet NCAA Champions, World Champions and Olympians every week throughout the summer! To enroll your camper for the summer 2012 season, visit www.internationalgymnastics.com, or call the office at 570-629-0244.
 We’ve had a great time during the very first “Whole Camp Experience” Family Weekend! Thank you to the parents and campers who came out for one last exciting IGC memory for the summer of 2011. This weekend was a huge success! It was a great way to spend quality time with family before heading back to work or school for the year. Not only did everyone get some family time in, but everyone got to act like kids again! We’re glad guests could let their hair down during their stay. That’s what IGC is for!
We hope to hear feedback from parents and campers on their “Whole IGC Experience” Family Weekend and we hope to see everyone in 2012! Don’t forget, registering early for 2012 earns big rewards! Sign-up early and save!
Due to Hurricane Irene, we’ve even extended the early bird registration discount rate until Tuesday, Sept. 6! Register now and you’ll have the opportunity to select the dates of your camper’s stay later with the helpful “Choose a Week Later Option!” Session choices can be made as late as January 31, 2012.
IGC hopes to see our parents, campers and staff members in 2012 for another amazing summer of gymnastics, fun activities and friends!
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