Malibu Gymnastics offers kids' programs

Malibu Gymnastics will offer summer sessions from June 19 through Aug. 31 for children ages 4 through 12. The programs will focus on health and fitness versus the competition side of gymnastics.

The schedule will include classes in tumbling, rock climbing and basic gymnastics: vault, balance beam, uneven bars and trampoline techniques.

"I believe that the lack of physical education programs in schools has led to the epidemic of obesity among young kids, which is why one of our primary goals at Malibu Gymnastics is to concentrate on developing fitness programs specifically for preteens and introducing them to healthy habits as a means of combating and preventing obesity while having fun," said Liz Marino, program instructor.

Marino is a two-time USA National Gymnastics team member, International Gold Medalist and NCAA All-American and is the former head coach of the UC Santa Barbara Gymnastics Team. She is USA Gymnastics safetycertified and a member of the USA Gymnastics Club.

For more information on sessions or to enroll, call (818) 889-4647.