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Hubby and I have always had an inkling that our four-year-old, Ziggy, will not thrive in a traditional school. So, we decided to hold off on sending him to school for the time being and homeschool him instead.

However, we have been sending him to different types of classes during the past several months to determine where his interests lie and which types of teaching methods he likes. We have discovered that Ziggy doesn’t thrive in a typical classroom environment and instead enjoys classes that integrate play into their method of teaching.

That’s why I was so thrilled that he got a chance to try out Gymboree Sta. Rosa during their Grand Launch last April 18, 2015.

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For those of you who are still unfamiliar with Gymboree, let me tell you more about them.

Gymboree is the most popular children’s program in the Philippines today. They strongly believe that every child should experience Gymboree or a proven early childhood program because many studies show that the most critical stage in a person’s development is in the first three years of life when 75% of the brain is developed.

One of their most distinguishing features is their unique approach to parental involvement that encourages participation and understanding of each child’s development. Apparently, children learn best when parents enter their world of play and imagination.

Photo courtesy of Gymboree Sta. Rosa
Photo courtesy of Gymboree Sta. Rosa

Gymboree offers a progression of developmentally-appropriate classes for children, newborn through 4 years. Activities are designed to help children develop their physical, social and cognitive skills in a group play environment.

Gymboree also offers music and art classes. Gymboree Music classes enhance your child’s development and love of music through song dance, movement games and instrument exploration. Gymboree Art classes inspire your child’s imagination and self-expression with a world of hands-on art activities.

Gymboree also offers a PreSchool program for 2-4 year olds that run for at least 3 days a week with 2 1⁄2 hours a day for a full academic year.

Just take a look at any Gymboree branch and you’ll see exactly why kids love it there. We’ve only been to a Gymboree branch before to let Ziggy play but he has never had a chance to try a class until the grand launching of Gymboree Sta. Rosa.

Gymboree Sta. Rosa is owned and operated by BT Brain-Train Academic Center and is located at the 2/F Brain Train Bldg., Sta. Rosa Business Park, Greenfield, Sta. Rosa City, Laguna.

According to its Directress, Dewmaine Sales-Ladaga, they heeded the request of many parents for them to open a school for younger kids. They decided to get a Gymboree franchise because they wanted a program that has stood the test of time and is continually being developed by experts.

The Grand Launching last April 18, 2015 started with Free gym play in the morning, which Ziggy (and his big sisters)thoroughly enjoyed.

I mean, how can kids not enjoy playing in Gymboree? Their playground has swings, slides, bridges, balls and other paraphernalia that lets kids explore all they want. Parents can relax too knowing that everything in the playground is safe and built with little kids in mind.

After the free gym play, the blessing and ribbon cutting followed in the afternoon, with special guests Richard Gutierriez and Sarah Lahbati with their son, Zion (aka Zion the Young Lion), as well as Eddie Gutierrez and wife, Annabelle Rama.

Photo courtesy of Gymboree Sta. Rosa
Photo courtesy of Gymboree Sta. Rosa
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Photo of Gymboree Sta. Rosa

Afterwards, Zion’s 2nd birthday was celebrated with a lot of fun and games! Gymboree Play & Music Centers are also a great option for hosting birthday parties that are fun for kids and an easy, no-hassle experience for parents. An enthusiastic Gymboree teacher leads the activities as the birthday child and his or her friends play, laugh and sing together, creating a memorable celebration.

Ziggy and hubby got to participate in the fun (while I took photos!). We could tell that Ziggy enjoyed it so much!

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Photo courtesy of Gymboree Sta. Rosa

Especially when there were bubbles involved!

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Later on, we transferred to another room to partake on the party food!

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I think they did a superb job on the party decor. I loved the circus theme! From the table set-up….

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to the ceiling….

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the dessert buffet spread….

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and the giveaways table.

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The food was great tasting too. So much so, that I failed to take photos! So, just take my word for it. Haha!

Ziggy had so much fun that he didn’t want to leave yet after the party. We actually stayed for another hour just so he can continue playing there. Until now, he keeps asking us when he can go back. We’re really excited to let him try a Gymboree class soon!

For more information about Gymboree Sta. Rosa, email [email protected] or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

 


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19 Comments

  1. I heard about Gymboree a lot, I only wish they will have it also here in Cagayan de Oro.
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  2. We are supposed to attend here, my son is so excited to play with Raviv pero na traffic kami sayang. The opening is so cool

    1. Awww that’s too bad! It would have been nice to meet you. 🙂
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    2. Oo Anna super sayang! The two boys could have played nonstop again!
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  3. Congratulations for the new Gymboree branch! It has been a great help for a lot of moms when we talk about taking care of their kids and at the same time helping them learn new things.
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  4. I love Gymboree. I applied for a membership for my girls since they love to go there for play classes. My eldest loves art classes too 🙂
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  5. This looks like it was so much fun! I love the theme and decorations. I’m interested in Gymboree’s program now!
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  6. That’s a fun class for the little ones!

  7. What a fun event! 🙂 My son tried gymboree once in Cebu and another here in Manila. Both times he had fun. 🙂

  8. Wow! How nice naman the place! 🙂 Zion is so cute 🙂
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  9. Yay! Looks so muh fun. Congrats to Dew for this very successful launch. 🙂 We were able to try Gymboree in Makati. So much fun.
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    1. Thank you so much!!! We hope you could also visit us here in Sta. Rosa! 🙂
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  10. Like you, I want to try classes to assess Yuri’s skills and interests. I super want to try Gymboree when I finally have the time!
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  11. I was invited here too. Too bad I had other commitments that day.
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  12. I was invited to the launch too. Too bad I have other commitments.
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  13. Congrats to Dew for this family business. I also got an invite to this event, but we were at Palawan that time (besides wala na akong toddler). It looks like the kids had fun.

  14. I was thinking who Zion the Young Lion is, haha, kala ko parang sila Peppa Pig,
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  15. I agree. If I have a child I will definitely enrolled him at Gymboree gusto ko interactive ang learnings nya.
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