The MAYCA Studio, LLC

It’s almost time for gymnastic camp!

Gymnastic Camp: Children will stretch, work on floor tumbling skills, and have instructional time on all gymnastic equipment- bars, trampoline, rings, vault, and beam. Children will be broken into groups by skill set to maximize their experience. There will also be a daily craft, open gym time, outdoor play, bingo, and free choice activities.

Contact Info: For general correspondence or questions, please message [email protected].

Location: The MAYCA Studio is located in the Vermont Mill Building at 160 Benmont Ave, Bennington VT 05201. Use the same parking lot as Revolution fitness in the North Wing. The entrance door is located by the loading dock. Take the stairs up to the second floor and hang a left to get to the Studio. If the parking lot is full, you can park on the grass to the right or through the back gate. Please do not park in spots labeled for other businesses.

Age Eligibility: Camp is open to children entering kindergarten through seventh grade.

Camp Hours: Camp opens directly at 8:00 am and closes promptly at 4:00pm. Many camp families choose the 9:00 am to 3:00 pm time slot. If you choose this time slot, children can not be dropped off before 9am or picked up after 3pm. If you need extended care, please extend your care 8-9am and/or 3-4pm.

Staff: Jaime, Karsen, Maya, Trianna and all of the girls are returning for this summer. Our staff to camper ratio is 1:8 or less. Staff is USA gymnastics, first aid and CPR certified. Jaime holds a degree in early childhood education and Karsen holds a degree in elementary education. Maya is currently pursuing a degree in education.

Attire/Belongings: Children should wear athletic clothing that allows for movement. Children go barefoot in the gym so please make sure your child's feet are clean before entering. We do play outside daily so it's important to pack clothing suitable for the weather and a pair of sneakers. Each week we visit the splash pad and do outdoor water play activities. The day(s) depends on the weather so please pack a swim suit and towel for the week. Bring a bag that can easily store personal belongings. All personal belongings should be labeled. We highly recommend that you do not send electronics. The studio and staff are not liable for lost or broken electronic devices.

Arrival and Departure: A parent/adult must es**rt children to and from camp. We ask that families are respectful to neighboring businesses and walk quietly in the hallways. It's important that the adult checks in with a staff member upon arrival and for departure.

Meals/Food: Campers bring their own meals. Please provide a morning snack, lunch and a water bottle in an insulated bag. We can not heat up items so please pack things that can be eaten cold. We do give out freeze pops each day and sometimes play games with candy/non candy prizes. If you would prefer that your child does not consume these items, please let us know.

Medical/Allergies: Please make sure that all medical information and allergies is listed in your child’s portal. All medicine should be given to the teacher in the actual medicinal container, labeled with your child's name and the daily dose.

Activities: Besides structured activities and instructional time for each theme week, we also have an entire gym full of fun equipment (bars, beams, trampoline, vault, rings) along with tons of motor equipment (slides, tunnels, scooter boards, hula hoops, balls). We have an array of outdoor sports equipment, bubbles, jump ropes, and chalk. We also have an extensive supply of crafts, paint, board games, puzzles, legos, playdoh, kinetic sand, perler beads, rubber band bracelets, and more. Some activities do get messy and we use paint almost daily so please plan accordingly and dress your children in appropriate clothing.

Sunblock: We do go outside to play each day, weather permitting. Please apply sunscreen to your child each morning before they arrive. Also send a bottle of sunscreen labeled with your child's name inside your child’s bag. We will reapply sunscreen in the afternoon. If you do not send sunscreen, we will assume that you do not wish that it is applied in the afternoon.

Field Trips: Each week we visit a local playground and the Splash Pad. We also take one walking field trip to a special place each week (Ice cream, museum, carnival, etc) Trips will mostly depend on the weather. Trips will happen Tuesday-Friday.

Behavior: We understand that all children learn and grow differently. However, the studio does not tolerate bullying, physical, or verbal aggressive behavior. If these behaviors occur and present a safety concern to themself, staff or other children- the child will not be welcomed back.

Photos: Each week we post pictures/videos of camp in our private group in the BAND APP. You’ll receive the link to the group via an email the weekend before camp starts.

Registration: Children can not be placed on a roster until they are signed up through the customer portal with the tuition fee paid. Space is limited and awarded on a first come, first serve basis. Camp is non refundable. Due to planning for staff and supplies, camp days can not be traded or swapped once your schedule has been set.

Cost if paid after June 1st:

Daily rate 9-3pm: $45

Weekly rate 9-3pm: $200

Extended care 8-9am/3-4pm: $6 per hour per day


MAYCA Camp Schedule

8:00-8:45 Arrival & Free Choice

8:45-9:30 Open Gym

9:30-10:15 Structured Activity

10:15-10:30 Snack Time

10:30-11:15 Structured Activity

11:15-11:30 Bingo

11:30-12:15 Outdoor Activity

12:15-12:45 Lunch & Relax

12:45-1:45 Art, Crafts & Games

1:45-2:45 Structured Activity

2:45-3:00 Freeze Pops & Departure

3:00-4:00 Free Choice/Open Gym & Departure

*Schedule is subject to change due to weather and field trips

Come join Maya tomorrow!

Now is the time to start thinking about July and August birthday parties~ Booking an indoor party means you never have to worry about the weather or the kid tornado that will rip through your house during an at home party🌪️. Quick and easy set up and our staff cleans up for you. Lots of fun to be had and the kids have plenty to keep busy. Log into the portal and book today!

PLEASE NOTE: Jaime is out of the office until Sunday evening. Camp parents can use the contact numbers for Maya and/or Karsen. Have a great weekend!

We are close to full on some of the days for next week. If you know you need care, log in and register asap~

It’s Sports & Games week at camp so we ventured to the new Bennington Skate Park. We met up with Cliff Dayton, who grew up in Bennington and was one of the people who was the driving force to get the Skate Park completed. Cliff took time out of his day to speak to us about the creation of the park and bike safety, as well as show us some neat bike and roller blading tricks. Cliff was such a good sport and he also let the kids help him perfect is cartwheel. It’s so refreshing to see local people giving back to the community and working hard to provide fun experiences for kids and adults. Thanks Cliff!

Come join Jaime, Maya, Karsen, Trianna and the crew next week!

MAYCA Summer Camp General Information:

Gymnastic Camp: Children will stretch, work on floor tumbling skills, and have instructional time on all gymnastic equipment- bars, trampoline, rings, vault, and beam. Children will be broken into groups by skill set to maximize their experience. There will also be a daily craft, open gym time, outdoor play, bingo, and free choice activities.

Contact Info: For general correspondence or questions, please message [email protected].

Location: The MAYCA Studio is located in the Vermont Mill Building at 160 Benmont Ave, Bennington VT 05201. Use the same parking lot as Revolution fitness in the North Wing. The entrance door is located by the loading dock. Take the stairs up to the second floor and hang a left to get to the Studio. If the parking lot is full, you can park on the grass to the right or through the back gate. Please do not park in spots labeled for other businesses.

Age Eligibility: Camp is open to children entering kindergarten through seventh grade.

Camp Hours: Camp opens directly at 8:00 am and closes promptly at 4:00pm. Many camp families choose the 9:00 am to 3:00 pm time slot. If you choose this time slot, children can not be dropped off before 9am or picked up after 3pm. If you need extended care, please extend your care 8-9am and/or 3-4pm.

Staff: Jaime, Karsen, Maya, Trianna and all of the girls are returning for this summer. Our staff to camper ratio is 1:8 or less. Staff is USA gymnastics, first aid and CPR certified. Jaime holds a degree in early childhood education and Karsen holds a degree in elementary education. Maya is currently pursuing a degree in education.

Attire/Belongings: Children should wear athletic clothing that allows for movement. Children go barefoot in the gym so please make sure your child's feet are clean before entering. We do play outside daily so it's important to pack clothing suitable for the weather and a pair of sneakers. Each week we visit the splash pad and do outdoor water play activities. The day(s) depends on the weather so please pack a swim suit and towel for the week. Bring a bag that can easily store personal belongings. All personal belongings should be labeled. We highly recommend that you do not send electronics. The studio and staff are not liable for lost or broken electronic devices.

Arrival and Departure: A parent/adult must es**rt children to and from camp. We ask that families are respectful to neighboring businesses and walk quietly in the hallways. It's important that the adult checks in with a staff member upon arrival and for departure.

Meals/Food: Campers bring their own meals. Please provide a morning snack, lunch and a water bottle in an insulated bag. We can not heat up items so please pack things that can be eaten cold. We do give out freeze pops each day and sometimes play games with candy/non candy prizes. If you would prefer that your child does not consume these items, please let us know.

Medical/Allergies: Please make sure that all medical information and allergies is listed in your child’s portal. All medicine should be given to the teacher in the actual medicinal container, labeled with your child's name and the daily dose.

Activities: Besides structured activities and instructional time for each theme week, we also have an entire gym full of fun equipment (bars, beams, trampoline, vault, rings) along with tons of motor equipment (slides, tunnels, scooter boards, hula hoops, balls). We have an array of outdoor sports equipment, bubbles, jump ropes, and chalk. We also have an extensive supply of crafts, paint, board games, puzzles, legos, playdoh, kinetic sand, perler beads, rubber band bracelets, and more. Some activities do get messy and we use paint almost daily so please plan accordingly and dress your children in appropriate clothing.

Sunblock: We do go outside to play each day, weather permitting. Please apply sunscreen to your child each morning before they arrive. Also send a bottle of sunscreen labeled with your child's name inside your child’s bag. We will reapply sunscreen in the afternoon. If you do not send sunscreen, we will assume that you do not wish that it is applied in the afternoon.

Field Trips: Each week we visit a local playground and the Splash Pad. We also take one walking field trip to a special place each week (Ice cream, museum, carnival, etc) Trips will mostly depend on the weather. Trips will happen Tuesday-Friday.

Behavior: We understand that all children learn and grow differently. However, the studio does not tolerate bullying, physical, or verbal aggressive behavior. If these behaviors occur and present a safety concern to themself, staff or other children- the child will not be welcomed back.

Photos: Each week we post pictures/videos of camp in our private group in the BAND APP. You’ll receive the link to the group via an email the weekend before camp starts.

Registration: Children can not be placed on a roster until they are signed up through the customer portal with the tuition fee paid. Space is limited and awarded on a first come, first serve basis. Camp is non refundable. Due to planning for staff and supplies, camp days can not be traded or swapped once your schedule has been set.

Cost if paid after June 1st:

Daily rate 9-3pm: $45

Weekly rate 9-3pm: $200

Extended care 8-9am/3-4pm: $6 per hour per day


MAYCA Camp Schedule

8:00-8:45 Arrival & Free Choice

8:45-9:30 Open Gym

9:30-10:15 Structured Activity

10:15-10:30 Snack Time

10:30-11:15 Structured Activity

11:15-11:30 Bingo

11:30-12:15 Outdoor Activity

12:15-12:45 Lunch & Relax

12:45-1:45 Art, Crafts & Games

1:45-2:45 Structured Activity

2:45-3:00 Freeze Pops & Departure

3:00-4:00 Free Choice/Open Gym & Departure

*Schedule is subject to change due to weather and field trips

A look ahead to this weekend~

Putting in the W-O-R-K! 💪

PSA: Science Camp August 10-14th is a ways off but it’s almost full. We highly recommend booking that week asap if you know you’ll need care that week.