TWIGS KIDS was founded in 1972 by Tom and Linda Jones as TWIGS Christian Gymnastics Club, which was one of the first athletic training organizations established in Ohio. Classes were originally held in a small church in Germantown, Ohio with only six students; less than a year later, the business was moved into a 5,000 sq. ft. building in nearby Miamisburg. Despite humble beginnings, TWIGS was dedicated to providing the very best gymnastics training possible in a Christian environment. Since its founding, TWIGS has held true to that dedication and produced many highly successful athletes including Kelly McCoy who was qualified to the Olympic Trials in 1979 by TWIGS.
The same year as Kelly McCoy's qualification, Tom Jones offered a coaching position to Bob Putman (pictured to the left with family) who later purchased TWIGS in 1987. For the next fifteen years, the business continued to flourish and the demand on our programs grew until their capacity was exceeded.
In the spring of 2002, exactly thirty years after the founding of TWIGS, TWIGS KIDS was created and moved into a new, state-of-the-art 20,000 sq. ft. facility especially equipped for swimming and cheer as well as gymnastics.
Today, we still uphold our Christian values and our dedication to train up children to be true athletic champions in all of the sports we teach.
Our gymnastics facility is specially built and outfitted for training in all skill levels of gymnastics and cheerleading. Provided are state-of-the-art instructional and safety equipment including: two spring floors, three tumble traks (one in-ground), trampoline, several balance beams, two 60 ft. vault runways with vault tables, large in-ground foam block pit, two uneven bars (one with in-ground resi pit), high bar with foam block pit, channel bar, parallel bars, along with many more mats, portable resi pits and a fully equipped Noah's Ark area.
Our upstairs observation area allows parents and relatives to watch their children in gymnastics, swim, or cheer classes from above. Also available upstairs is the TK Cafe, a concession section, along with free WiFi access under twigsparents.
The Dolphin Cove Swim School facility includes an indoor heated pool. The temperature is a consistent 87-88 degrees to ensure both comfort and safety for your child. It is built to a depth of 3 feet on one side and four on the other to accomdate swimmers of all skill levels.
Our equipment includes: "bar-bells", kick boards, noodle floats, bubble belts, along with additional training equipment.
There are bathrooms, showers, and changing tents inside the pool area for the convenience and privacy of you and your child.
Our Mission:
Dedicated to providing a business environment which is honoring to God, goal oriented, fun, safety minded, and professional in a fast paced and energetic environment.
Our Vision:
To be the most fun, most friendly, most professional gymnastics, swimming and cheer company in Dayton.
Our Purpose:
Twigs Kids main goal is to provide a wholesome Christian, energetic atmosphere. Our cutsomers attend our club expecting an experience different from that of many "non-Christian" environments. For this reason, Twigs business, its employees and administrators are observed very closely by parents and students who hold us accountable to deliver the atmosphere in which we base our mission and philosophy. We strive to be respectful and contribute to this atmosphere.
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Relax in our upstairs observation area while your child enjoys gymnastics and swimming classes.
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Wi-Fi is also available to our parents.
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