TNT KIDS FITNESS
2800 Main Ave, Fargo, ND 58103 www.tntkidsfitness.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: Unlocking Potential Through Movement

FITNESS, RECREATIONAL & COMPETITIVE GYMNASTICS, CHEER & BABY CLASSES, BIRTHDAY PARTIES, & OPEN GYMS FITNESS AFTER-SCHOOL & SUMMER PROGRAMS Fitness supports exercise and movement. It is the best natural drug that a child can ever use for feeling good. Through teaching the importance of daily activity and encouragement, children are on the right path to becoming healthier and confident. SOAR (Students of All Abilities Respected) is an afterschool program. Enrollments are up to 50 children receiving no less than 90 minutes of physical activity in addition to a healthy snack and/or meals in these programs. Emphasis is on movement, education based activities. No Bummer Summer is a weekly and themed camp throughout the summer. Fifty participants experience an array of activities to challenge them mentally, physically, socially, and emotionally; with the end goal of building character, increasing confidence, and engaging in a healthy lifestyle to include activities throughout our community. School's Out Day Camp is open to 50 campers to participate in TNT's engaging fitness programs when there is a day off during the school year. We inspire, educate, and keep each child active which markets to exposing children to other year-round programs to keeping each child active and productive in movement. PRESCHOOL, MOBILE, & SCHOOL AGE RECREATIONAL GYMNASTICS & FITNESS & BABY CLASSES Preschool, Mobile, and School Age gymnastics, Ninja fitness & Baby classes all fall in line with unlocking potential through movement. These classes are designed to be progressive through exercise and physical activity, children are able to meet their full potential while participating in these progressive programs. Encouraging children while being a positive influence drives our entire staff to help make a difference in children's lives. Over 666 Preschool age children comprise the population in this program. Preschool Mobile serves 30+ children weekly and provides the same instruction, except offsite. Gymnastics is the foundation of human movement, and the benefits are extraordinary. School Age gymnastics serves 360+ school age boys and girls who safely learn fundamental skills and progressions on traditional gymnastics equipment. Students advance through levels achieved with skill mastery. Ninja Fitness classes can test every individual's skills in the craze that's sweeping the nation, as they unlock their ninja potential! Children use obstacles and circuit based activities to increase endurance, strength, flexibility, balance and coordination while building confidence. Children are challenged by scaling the rock wall, navigating the ninja obstacle course, and attempting to conquer TNT's very own warped wall! 150 children participate on a weekly basis. Baby classes center on getting the benefits of movement into the hands of parents. We associate the baby's developmental age milestone with the movement based curriculum. This program is the introduction to a seamless relationship with fitness movement and mentoring positive parent interaction as the child progresses all the way to age 5 and beyond. BIRTHDAY PARTIES & OPEN GYMS Birthday Parties: Having a birthday is the most special time in a child's life. Over 329 parties are celebrated throughout the year! TNT birthday parties are memorable experiences. The 1.5 hours include a fun-filled setting that aligns with our mission--keeping children active! Multiple activity stations make up the hour long party that introduces and markets our gymnastics and fitness classes. Open Gyms: Open gym time provides program exposure for children which aligns with our mission to keeping all children of all abilities active. It also promotes volunteer opportunities for multiple businesses to sponsor, fund-raisers for local PTA groups where a portion of the fee is given back to the school for each child that attends, and a service learning opportunity for area colleges to volunteer to fulfill their service hours. Open gyms promote collaboration with other agencies in the community by opening its doors for their participants to come to TNT as another alternative for fitness based programs. The school year-end brings over 2600 children from area schools to celebrate their year of educational success. Open gyms introduce and market our gymnastics and fitness classes. COMPETITIVE GYMNASTICS & CHEER PROGRAMS Competitive gymnastics and cheer programs are governed by USA and USAF organizations serve 230 athletes. USA Junior Olympic Boys, Girls, and Xcel Team gymnastics and Cheer programs have collectively increased. USA Team athletes strive for excellence at TNT in the sport of gymnastics while achieving life-long health, perseverance, and total well-being skills. Team is a year-round program. The Cheer Program serves all skill levels and abilities. Each program provides multiple programs from a feeder program to build levels. All athletes are encouraged and coached to improve their individual skill level throughout the year. Gymnastics is the only sport that works the total body including strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and aerobic development that travels with you for a lifetime. Statistics show us a healthier lifestyle is important--now more than ever.

ADULT FITNESS, SPECIAL NEEDS, & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ADULT FITNESS United States Military Veterans Fitness Club (USMVFC), adds another layer of impact for serving veterans in a fitness setting. The number of veterans continues to rise in the Red River Valley, and TNT is honored to serve those who have served our country. The USMVFC gives veterans an opportunity to work out in a controlled environment alongside other veterans that create a natural bond of brotherhood. The program partnership with the Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation allows for scholarship opportunities and an opportunity to expand awareness to increase its membership. Rock Steady Boxing is a franchised program supported by the Marv Bossart Foundation for Parkinson's Support, which is managed by Dakota Medical Foundation. This program gives individuals diagnosed with the disease hope by improving their quality of life through a non-contact boxing based fitness curriculum. Parkinson's causes a loss in many of the same elements that boxers condition to improve. Among them are balance, muscular endurance, footwork and hand-eye coordination. Published medical research has shown that forced, intense exercise can reduce, reverse, and delay Parkinson's symptoms! This program in an onsite and offsite program serving in assisted living facilities. No Limits Fitness, an adult program, collaborates with multiple agencies to allow its clients and providers an opportunity to be physically active on a weekly basis. A population that continues to be underserved in our community includes adults of all ages with special needs. The special needs population in our communities continue to struggle to identify opportunities that provide for growth, learning, physical activity, and social integration in an environment that recognizes their uniqueness. TNT's adult fitness experience offers a great opportunity for these individuals to enjoy an active lifestyle. SPECIAL NEEDS The Special Needs program has grown by 50% serving children with special needs. It's a fitness program adapted for children so all individuals of all abilities can be active. The program also serves over 36 schools utilizing the TNT facility on a weekly basis. The program's success is supported by each partner making an investment. TNT donates their facility, school districts support by bussing their children, and United Way partially funds a program professional. Children with multiple physical, cognitive, emotional, and social barriers now have physical activity outlets to serve their needs. TNT also provides inclusive settings for children with special needs into their everyday programming. With all programs at TNT, children with special needs are integrated into programs where the curriculum is modified; care providers assist them or the children participate on their own. One-on-ones and small group type settings are available making TNT an organization that help individuals "unlock their potential". TNT has multiple partnerships - NDSU, MSUM, Concordia, University of Mary Occupational Therapy, and the University of Jamestown (ND) Physical Therapy program. These valuable partnerships provided assessment, onsite experiential learning for the college-aged students, and methods for TNT to monitor and track outcomes. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY The Occupational Therapy business model was implemented in 2015 to bridge a seamless transition for children from therapy to a recreational setting, whether it be to a one-on-one ratio, small setting, or inclusive opportunities in recreational classes with their peers. A child's occupation is to learn and experience their world so they can grow up to be successful and productive adults in society. TNT provides client centered therapy to improve each child's physical development, sensory processing skills, social and emotional development, cognition, and motor skills. When concerns arise that are interrupting a child's life enough that they can no longer participate in the things that they want to, or they are having difficulties in specific areas, a child may benefit from occupational therapy. With a staff of two, Occupational Therapists work to provide the skills needed for everyday living. A child's occupation is to learn and experience their world so they can grow up and be successful and productive adults in society. This model aligns with TNT's mission as we help children strive.

FUNDRAISING, CAPITAL CAMPAIGN, & OPERATIONS are the backbone to Program operations. This area of TNT covers administrative, facility, and marketing operational needs, undesignated donations and grants, pro-shop retail, TNT building lessees/partners, capital campaign, and fundraising events. TNT has two major annual fundraising events: "In Their Shoes" a community live and silent auction event that promotes the mission of all children of all abilities together in one space and Giving Hearts Day, a 24-hour on-line fundraising event. This area of TNT's operation is growing and markets to generate other streams of income that do not conflict with other TNT programming, but enhance our vision and mission by reaching out to the community. In 2014, TNT Kid's Fitness initiated a capital campaign to expand space. This space allowed TNT to reach capacity by serving over 2,000 individuals weekly, 16 programs, 51 collaborations and onsite partners, the Anne Carlsen Center, Learn 'n Move childcare, and Haley's Hope organizations. The expansion is heavily focused on programs and services for children and adults with special needs thus impacting an under-served population that is desperately wanting more opportunities. Through the years we have received achievements which include 2015 Chamber Choice Non-Profit of the Year, 2015 Women of the Year in the category of Advocating for Equality and 2017, 2018, and 2019 Top 4 Fundraiser in Giving Hearts Day event.

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