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KIDSGYM
USA
 KiDsGyM USA® is a 501©3 Not for Profit youth development organization whose mission is " to put fitness principles into practice through gymnastics and educational programs that build healthy mental and physical lifestyles for children and youth”. In 1983, Tracy and Stephanie Campbell were recruited by University of Illinois officials to establish a preschool motor development program in the state of Washington . They are graduates of the U of I with degrees in Kinesiology and Speech Communication. In 1986, they relocated the program to Atlanta and incorporated it as KiDsGyM USA®. For more than 20 years throughout Metro Atlanta, it has served more than 55,000 children between the ages of 12 months and 21 years. The objective of our programs is to improve the lives of youth by enhancing their mental status through physical training and motivational education. KiDsGyM USA® has/is providing services for children in Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Fulton County Recreation Centers , Atlanta Public Schools , Sheltering Arms Head Start centers and private day care facilities. The founders, Tracy and Stephanie are specialists in the field of early movement education and are leaders in innovative programming for school-age youth.
In 1995, Stephanie was recruited by Arnold Schwarzenegger to develop, manage and direct one of the first Inner City Games. In eight years, with the help of KiDsGyM USA®, the organization expanded to support and engage more than 100,000 youth in sports and educational programs.
Recipient of local and national recognition , KiDsGyM USA® has been honored for its commitment to positive youth development. A few awards and commendations include:
- Appointed by President George Bush as the 506 th Daily Point of Light for the Nation,
- Received the President's Volunteer Action Award by President Clinton,
- Awarded The J.C. Penny Golden Rule Award,
- Received the Certificate of Appreciation in Drug Prevention and Education from the U.S. Department of Justice, DEA,
- Awarded various proclamations from the City of Atlanta and Fulton County Government
KiDsGyM USA FOCUS AREAS: Early Education for Preschoolers, Intervention and Prevention for Youth, Coaching and Staff Development.
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