I want your IGC Info

**bogwoppit** · #1 06-24-2008, 03:07 PM

Hey all,

My daughters really want to go to an English gym camp next year, as opposed to their usual Gymrep, Fench camp.

We looked at Woodward, but I feel it is too free flow for her and her younger sis.

They like the look of IGC in PA, so what can any of you tell me about it? How do they handle levels, especially kids who are not under the USAG system. How would my girls do in bunk rooms when they will be alone basically, girls are 3 years apart in age therefore cannot share a room.

We also saw the us training camp in NY, but it doesn't seem as "campy" if you know what I mean.

I have read all the old posts here, but there is not a lot about it, I know some of your kids go, so share the knowledge, please!

Scout's Mom · #2 06-25-2008, 12:04 AM

My daughter went two years ago. I just quizzed her because I didn't remember details.

She said that the first evening, the girls were tested on some skills. Based on that they were put into groups. Levels were not used--they have their own system--Groups A, B, C, and so on. Within each group, there are sub groups--by child's age and size.

My daughter said that almost everything is done with your training group. She said that her cabin mates and the counselors were great as well.

The campsite itself, was beautiful! The cabins were great with dresser drawers for each child. There were no outlets for the girls, though--so leave your clip-on fan at home. My daughter said the pool was way too cold, though! However, Texans have very thin blood! Canadians might find it just the right temperature!

I hope this helps. If you have any more questions, I'll be happy to ask my daughter.

Good luck!

MoonKid · #3 06-25-2008, 09:49 AM

I don't know anything about the two camps you mentioned, but have you considered Canadian Adventure Camp in Ontario? Two coaches from my gym went up there last summer and really liked it. If you want I can ask them about it.

Eveningdew · #4 06-25-2008, 10:11 AM

My daughter and I will be there next week. This is our 2nd year, she as a gymnast and me as a visiting coach.

Woodward is very free flowing, not much structure. IGC, very tightly structured to ensure each gymnast can work their best while there. I watched the staff go into a panic because a girl was missing...found out she had gone with the wrong group. They keep a close eye on everything but without the students knowing it.

Hours are 9-3 for practice, then free time until supper, free time after supper until 8 when they have an evening program each night, after that they go to their cabins to get ready for bed.

Kids eat in shifts, called by their cabin numbers every 10 minutes or so...works very well. Food is superb with lots of great healthy choices at every meal.

Pool is heated by the great sun above so if the weather doesn't cooperate, the water is chilly...like mine in my backyard.

Kids are tested and then placed in group, then subdivided. Rotation is every 45 minutes with 6 stations. Boys gymnastics have 6 elements so the girls have 6 rotations like boys with dance and conditioning making up the 2 missing ones.

Visiting celebrity coachs make it even more fun. The setting is gorgeous with Camelback Mountain as the backdrop for the camp. Beautiful flowers and floiage everywhere. You won't be disappointed.

**bogwoppit** · #5 06-25-2008, 10:19 AM


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Originally Posted by MoonKid I don't know anything about the two camps you mentioned, but have you considered Canadian Adventure Camp in Ontario? Two coaches from my gym went up there last summer and really liked it. If you want I can ask them about it.

I did look at their site, but their gym facilities seem a little sad after Gymrep and compared to IGC. I have heard good things about it,but I rreally think they want an all gym big camp experience.

I'd love to hear what they think though, so if you get a chance to ask, that would be great.

**bogwoppit** · #6 06-25-2008, 10:22 AM


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Originally Posted by Eveningdew My daughter and I will be there next week. This is our 2nd year, she as a gymnast and me as a visiting coach. Woodward is very free flowing, not much structure. IGC, very tightly structured to ensure each gymnast can work their best while there. I watched the staff go into a panic because a girl was missing...found out she had gone with the wrong group. They keep a close eye on everything but without the students knowing it. Hours are 9-3 for practice, then free time until supper, free time after supper until 8 when they have an evening program each night, after that they go to their cabins to get ready for bed. Kids eat in shifts, called by their cabin numbers every 10 minutes or so...works very well. Food is superb with lots of great healthy choices at every meal. Pool is heated by the great sun above so if the weather doesn't cooperate, the water is chilly...like mine in my backyard. Kids are tested and then placed in group, then subdivided. Rotation is every 45 minutes with 6 stations. Boys gymnastics have 6 elements so the girls have 6 rotations like boys with dance and conditioning making up the 2 missing ones. Visiting celebrity coachs make it even more fun. The setting is gorgeous with Camelback Mountain as the backdrop for the camp. Beautiful flowers and floiage everywhere. You won't be disappointed.

That was just what I wanted to hear. Nice that they are placed by skill not by level. Do many girls go alone? How does that work? AT the camp they go to now my girls share a room, but at IGC age is an issue for the dorms.

I think otherwise it would be a great fit and hubby and I could drop them off on our way to some romantic week without them!!!

Gymmonkeymomma · #7 06-25-2008, 12:42 PM

My oldest went to IGC for the past 2 summers. THis yr she is opting to stay home to attend camp locally with her school friends. She loves IGC. The first year she went with 2 other girls from her team (all same age) so they bunked together but even though they were all Level 6s they were split into different training groups because of their size and skills (determined during testing on Sunday). She liked the gymnastics as well as the non-gym activities, and even the food, LOL.

tumblerK · #8 06-25-2008, 08:38 PM

My coach has an internship at IGC this summer. Good for her; sucks for me cause I don't have a coach that has worked at my level... she is coaching the first half of the summer and she is the trainer for the second half. I'm totally jealous.

Tumblequeensmom · #9 07-04-2008, 01:03 PM

This summer will be my DD's second at IGC as well. We had also looked at Woodward, but b/c of the lack of structure, decided to stick with IGC. As everyone has mentioned already, the facilities are top notice, the food excellent, the coaching is great as are all of the extra activities AFTER workouts/classes. I "organized" a group of 10 girls to go... all in ages ranging from 8 to 13. Half are from her current gym, the other half from her old gym, so we qualified for the largest discount. They definitely place the girls according to ability, not level, and you can request roommates as long as there's only a difference of 1 year in age. I'll let you know what happens b/c I THINK last year there was actually a range of 2 years in age in her actual cabin. I'll have to ask her when she comes home.

I highly recommend the camp... not only do they work on their skills, but they have a true summer camp experience as well.

-Lynn

**bogwoppit** · #10 07-04-2008, 01:48 PM

Thanks Lynn, I'd love to hear how your week goes. Reviews from people we know and trust are the best!

Love to know how strict they are on the cabin thing, my girls do make friends easily, but it would be nice for them to have each other, they get along so well despite their 2.5 yr age difference.

They are off to Gymrep on Sunday, they cannot wait.