Petit Pilates (5-7 y.o.) AM

This camp offers children aged 5 to 7 an introduction to Pilates, in a gentle and fun way!

At the end of this camp, children will be able to link multiple postures, place their breath and coordinate their movements with more agility. The main principles of Pilates will be discussed and transposed into a child’s reality. Children will be introduced to anatomy, functional analysis of movement and its application in space through posture games on a mat and fun anatomical challenges adapted to their age.

An activity book, listening to Petit Pilates podcasts and a 7-family card game with 7 groups of movements and 49 characters will also be part of the creative tools used during the sessions, to stimulate the imagination and the awakening of the senses (including hearing, sight, touch, proprioception and the vestibular system).

This camp is run by Melina and Lalia, pilates teachers, certified in the Petit Pilates Method. This method allows children to understand their body, more specifically to strengthen their deep muscles. It helps to better stabilise their posture and balance, their flexibility, and muscular strength. It stimulates concentration on a physical objective and helps develop listening, breathing, balance and concentration. The method is evolutionary and is adapted to the physical and psychological capacities of each person.

In a spirit of play and sharing, toddlers will develop their motor skills as well as their anatomical knowledge.

The daily practice over the 5 mornings will take place as follows:

9am-10.30am
Petit Pilates circuit using the positions from the 7 family game. These playful and unusual positions give children real self-confidence and an incredible ability to let go through play. By being involved in the sessions, children stimulate their imagination. These sessions also promote relaxation while toning the body.

10.30am-11am: Break and morning snack

11am-12.30pm: Last part of the session
Breathing on mat and use of accessories / podcasts / challenges / anatomy / Petit Pilates activity book / managing emotions

A camp that combines fun, flexibility and zen attitude, to be tried without moderation!

Practical information

8:30am-8:55am: welcome / registration at IIL

9:00am-10:30am: 1st part of morning camps

10:30am-11:00am: snack and break. A morning snack is provided by IIL Camps to all children prior to playtime

11:00am-12:30pm: 2nd and final part of morning camps

12:30pm: end of morning camps

Children attending morning camps only will NOT be able to have lunch on site. Parents are kindly asked to pick them up at 12:30pm at the IIL entrance gate.

Please note that from now on, any delay in collecting your children will result in a charge of CHF 10 per child for every quarter of an hour or part thereof. Thank you for your understanding.

LUNCH OPTIONS

If you would like your child to stay with us for the full day, you may enroll them in an afternoon (PM) camp. Only in this case will they be able to have lunch on site (12:30pm-02:00pm). When registering for this morning camp, you can choose between:

• Signing them up for the canteen (additional fee of CHF 105 per week)
• Providing a packed lunch every day for them to eat at IIL (supervision and activities included, no additional fee)
• Picking them up at 12:30pm and bringing them back at 1:45pm (no additional fee)