North Coast Parents sponsor an outing to Jump Start Gymnastics. New and prospective members are welcome to attend. Parents and their babies, toddlers and preschool-aged children are invited to self-directed play with instructor and parent supervision. There are balance beams, bars, a tumble track and more! The fee is subsidized by North Coast Parents and is only $3/child or $5 for two or more children.

Organizing the gymnastics outing is North Coast Parents (NCP), a local grassroots organization that was created 20 years ago to serve as a support group for parents of babies, toddlers and preschool-aged children. NCP offers activities, small play groups, field trips, and meetings in safe, nurturing environments that provide socialization for young children and their parents. Also offered is a babysitting co-op, parents’ night out events and meals to new parents. A monthly newsletter listing activities, parent education classes, recipes and health topics is sent to members. Annual membership is $30 and scholarships are available. For more information on NCP, please call 440-8034 or look at our website for our current activities schedule at www.northcoastparents.org.