ABOUT

Mission Statement:

We strive to offer quality programs for children and adults that work to improve fitness levels as well as values. We are a family-oriented organization working hard to offer the community a safe and positive environment to acquire both physical and life skills.

Company Profile:

The Chalk Box is in its 29th year offering gymnastics classes for children and aerobic exercise classes for adults. We are pleased to have offered quality instruction to the people of Ashtabula County for so many years.

The staff of The Chalk Box is dedicated to improving self-esteem and coordination in children and adults. While we don't believe that a child must become a champion gymnast to benefit from our facility, we are proud that we have trained some excellent gymnasts in our years here.

Our program begins with children as young as 2 years old. (They do not have to be "potty trained".) We offer pre-school and kindergarten classes for 3, 4 and 5 year olds.

Once children are in grade school, we separate the boys from the girls because of the different events they must learn. If a child does not have an interest in working on the equipment, we offer cheerleading and tumbling classes where they can work on tumbling, jumps and arm motions.

For those interested in competitive gymnastics, we have team opportunities for males and females. Our current competitors range in age from 6 years to 18 years and compete throughout NE Ohio with an optional national competition, (e.g. Florida, Minnesota, Iowa, etc.) at the end of the school year.

We maintain a low student to teacher ratio so that each child receives personal attention and they don't have to wait forever for their turn. Our teachers have been specifically trained to instruct the sport, including spotting and safety. Many of them are our former or current gymnasts.

Our fitness program is open to anyone (male or female) of Jr. High age and up. We offer a variety of times and class formats - some of which coordinate with the gymnastics class schedule.

We also offer free babysitting on weekday mornings. We have recently added a Medicine Ball toning class taught by Craig Clinton. Craig also instructs Kick Fit classes, a non-impact workout, two nights per week.

We are pleased to offer Kids Karate on Saturdays. These classes are also taught by Master Clinton. The children who participate are encouraged to attend competitions when they are ready.

Gift certificates in any amount are available for merchandise or classes. You are invited to stop in and see our facility.

Registration for classes may be done over the phone. Registration is always open as long as classes are not full. We operate under our Fall schedule throughout the school year with a children's class performance to take place in May. Our summer schedule is prepared in early May and classes begin in June.

The Chalk Box is located at 5521 Main Avenue in Ashtabula, Ohio. We are next door to the Nassief car dealership.