History and Experience
History - Since 1992, children enrolled in Stretch-n-Grow have been learning to “Exercise and Eat Healthy & Wise”. We have partnered with close to a million families and child care providers to give young children a foundation of fitness and good health habits. For more information on our worldwide program please visit www.stretch-n-grow.com.
Stretch-n-Grow, which originated in Galveston, Texas in 1992, has expanded to over 1,000 cities across The United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, England, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Australia, New Zealand, Manila, Indonesia, Hong Kong and Africa! After an intense study and the discovery of alarming statistics concerning the health status of American’s young children, the founders of Stretch-n-Grow set out on their mission to change the course for children everywhere. Millions of children have participated in Stretch-n-Grow!
With over 260 franchises, there are now over one million Stretch-n-Grow "Stars" across the United States, as well as Canada, Australia, European Union, Ireland, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom, learning to enjoy a healthy lifestyle while building a foundation of fitness and well-being.
Sacha Dick is the owner-n-director of Stretch-n-Grow of Douglas County (KS) since 2006. Sacha has been teaching fitness classes to all ages since 1986 with certifications in Swimming, Group Fitness, Aerobics, Personal Training, Youth Fitness, Pilates, YogaFit and YogaFit Kids. Sacha has a degree in Communications from Kansas State University and also has experience as a firefighter and emergency medical technician. She and her coaching staff are certified youth fitness and nutrition specialists. All instructors are continually educated in motor development exercise and nutrition education for young children. Our staff members are CPR and First Aid certified and Caregiver qualified by the state of Kansas..
Advisory Board - Our exercises and curriculum are developed under the supervision of an advisory board consisting of pediatricians, nutritionists, fitness experts and educators. Our exercises are safe for kids and in compliance with the youth fitness guidelines established by AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America) and ACE (American Council on Exercise) and AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics).
Stretch-n-Grow, which originated in Galveston, Texas in 1992, has expanded to over 1,000 cities across The United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, England, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Australia, New Zealand, Manila, Indonesia, Hong Kong and Africa! After an intense study and the discovery of alarming statistics concerning the health status of American’s young children, the founders of Stretch-n-Grow set out on their mission to change the course for children everywhere. Millions of children have participated in Stretch-n-Grow!
With over 260 franchises, there are now over one million Stretch-n-Grow "Stars" across the United States, as well as Canada, Australia, European Union, Ireland, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom, learning to enjoy a healthy lifestyle while building a foundation of fitness and well-being.
Sacha Dick is the owner-n-director of Stretch-n-Grow of Douglas County (KS) since 2006. Sacha has been teaching fitness classes to all ages since 1986 with certifications in Swimming, Group Fitness, Aerobics, Personal Training, Youth Fitness, Pilates, YogaFit and YogaFit Kids. Sacha has a degree in Communications from Kansas State University and also has experience as a firefighter and emergency medical technician. She and her coaching staff are certified youth fitness and nutrition specialists. All instructors are continually educated in motor development exercise and nutrition education for young children. Our staff members are CPR and First Aid certified and Caregiver qualified by the state of Kansas..
Advisory Board - Our exercises and curriculum are developed under the supervision of an advisory board consisting of pediatricians, nutritionists, fitness experts and educators. Our exercises are safe for kids and in compliance with the youth fitness guidelines established by AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America) and ACE (American Council on Exercise) and AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics).
What Do We Do Each Week?
A NEW Fun Fitness Adventure each week!
Continuous, safe, effective & FUN exercises designed for young children & utilizing skill-specific equipment for each child
Action-packed, non-stop fitness class where every child is the focus – no waiting in line!
Exercise emphasizing large muscle groups, motor skills, coordination, balance, resis- tance, flexibility and aerobic activity
Structured activities that help create spatial awareness and rhythm plus social and cognitive development
Physical conditioning prepares kids for skilled activities necessary for competitive & team sports
Instill life-long healthy habits
Age-appropriate lesson plans on important topics such as exercise, health, nutrition, safety and hygiene
Weekly emails for parents
Continuous, safe, effective & FUN exercises designed for young children & utilizing skill-specific equipment for each child
Action-packed, non-stop fitness class where every child is the focus – no waiting in line!
Exercise emphasizing large muscle groups, motor skills, coordination, balance, resis- tance, flexibility and aerobic activity
Structured activities that help create spatial awareness and rhythm plus social and cognitive development
Physical conditioning prepares kids for skilled activities necessary for competitive & team sports
Instill life-long healthy habits
Age-appropriate lesson plans on important topics such as exercise, health, nutrition, safety and hygiene
Weekly emails for parents
