Program Information
Stretch-n-Grow is the largest network of youth fitness professionals in the world! Our program offers over three years of curriculum intended to teach children all aspects of health and fitness. Classes focus on the development of gross motor, fine motor, and safety skills. Additionally, academic skills are included and reinforced in all classes! Parents receive a monthly newsletter outlining what their STARS will be learning during the month. They also receive weekly handouts intended to help keep an emphasis on good health habits throughout the week. Most importantly, Stars have fun while they learn to enjoy exercise and build good habits. Our curriculum helps facilities comply with and meet the Pennsylvania Early Learning standards in Physical Health for Pre-Kindergarten and the national association for Sports and Physical Education Activity Guidelines for children birth to five.  Stretch-n-Grow program is very affordable  for parent paid classes and  we also offer a discounted School paid program! Check out the current classes to see what program fits your centers needs. 

* No other program can compare to the educational quality and care that stretch-n-grow provides!

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Company Information
Cristie Urglavitch is the owner and director of Stretch-n-Grow of Lower Bucks County. Since 1999, Cristie has been leading fitness classes to all ages and holds five certifications for group fitness and aerobic instructor. Cristie and her coaching staff are Certified Youth Fitness instructors. All instructors are continually educated in exercise for young children and are CPR and First Aid certified. Together they are helping make a difference with the out come of children in Lower Bucks County.

Helping parents and educators provide a foundation for healthy lifestyles!

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Current Classes
We are currently holding classes in Elementary schools, Pre-schools, Day cares, Recreation centers, and Churches in  Lower Bucks  County.  Listed below are some of the programs we have available.

Wobblers (12-24 Months) Wobblers experience fun equipment, songs, stories, and chants that help them develop their social, language, and gross motor skills while moving and exercising.

SNG Little Stars (24-36 Months) Little stars is a creative movement and fitness class that provides lessons on how to live healthy lifestyles, exercise, play games, enhance language, and more. Children play with balls, exercise to stories and songs, and participate in parachute activities and non competitive games that help them enhance gross  and fine motor skills.

SNG Pre-school adventure (3-5 years) Pre-school adventure is a health and physical education class that teaches children the importance of exercise, playing games, and having fun. Children will learn how to properly exercise by doing a warm-up, which is based on a literature story and phonemic awareness, aerobics, basic exercises to cool down.  Self-esteem and social skills are developed through group interaction & noncompetitive activities.

After school programs (ages 5-12) Children enjoy age appropriate, noncompetitive fitness and sports activity class. Program includes group exercises, games and sports as well as lessons on  health and nutrition. 

Call us to schedule  a free demo for any class listed above!  Here are some of the special events and programs that we offer:

Mommy and Me (ages 1-3) This program is designed for parents looking to spend special time with their little ones.  Songs, stories, movement and props are experienced in each class. This is also a great way for parents and toddlers to socialize and make new friends.  Mommy and me classes are being held at local recreation centers. Contact us to find a program near you.

Family fit nights  Stretch-n-Grow is offering your center an opportunity to give parents and children an evening filled with family bonding with an Exer-citing fun fitness night. Contact us for more information on scheduling a family fit night.

Summer camps  Camps are designed for centers looking for some extra activities for their school age children during the summer months. Let us keep your children happy and healthy by being part of your summer program.  We will teach classes weekly or just a few in house field trip classes to break up the summer.  Camps include summer Olympics, survivor and more!!

Birthday parties (age 2-6) Each party consists of aerobic filled fitness fun, original games, stories and songs! We will also go along with your child’s birthday theme. We supply equipment, music and a special gift for the birthday child. Parties are held at your home, a public park, a rented hall, or your place of worship. Activities last 45min

Girl Scout Work shops Daisy, brownie and Junior Troops - Works shops are created especially for the Girl Scouts of Lower Bucks County. Age-appropriate fitness and health classes are held at each workshop to help Girl Scout troops earn their badges. We offer many different workshops to meet you’re badge requirements. Help your troops earn their badges while having Exer-citing fun!

Cheer Camps This is an eight week camp that was designed by a professional cheerleader to teach children ages 6 and older the basics of jumps, arm movements, cheers and dance routines. It will also emphasize the importance of regular exercise as a lifetime habit, as well as teaching stretching and exercises to increase flexibility.

Stretch-n-Grow is more than just a fitness and sports program….
It is a Health and Physical Education Program filled with fun and learning!

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Employment Opportunities
We are always looking for qualified coaches. If you have experience with children and/or fitness and want to work part-time hours we would love to talk to you! Please submit an E-mail with your information and/ or questions to CUrglavitch@Stretch-n-grow.com

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Contact Us!
For information on Stretch-n-Grow happenings in Eastern Pennsylvania, click here to check out our PA web site! Find out what schools and centers sponsor Stretch-n-Grow in Eastern PA!  See all the successful events the Pennsylvania Affiliates have held!

We will be happy to answer any of your questions regarding our Stretch-n-Grow programs!

Cristie Urglavitch
215-327-3716
215 943-3236 FAX
CUrglavitch@Stretch-n-Grow.com

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