Stronger, Smarter, Better - CORE!

By Cindy Charles

Multitasking

That’s what we do at the Core Institute. We build better bodies, better minds and better attitudes all at the same time. The combination of strengthening academic and athletic foundations creates success that lasts a lifetime. It’s a perfect union: My Gym meets Sylvan Learning meets Disney World.

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What the Experts Say

The Center for Disease Control reports that more than 2.5 million children are currently taking prescription medication to be successful in the education setting. The CDC also reports that mental disorders including depression and anxiety are now consuming more healthcare resources than the next three pediatric health issues combined. In addition, more than 32 percent of all American children are overweight or obese.*

Research has proven that exercise has profound positive effects on the body, including reduced obesity, increased longevity, fewer illnesses, reduced recovery time from injuries and illnesses, decreased blood pressure and increased overall well-being. Less-known benefits of exercise include: increased growth of new brain cells, increased connectivity of brain cells, increased release of glucose (the brain’s fuel source) and increased release of important brain chemicals such as dopamine (the “Yahoo” happy chemical) and seratonin (the “ahhh” relaxation chemical).

It’s no wonder that Einstein said, “Nothing happens until something moves.” So let’s get moving!

Hope and Help

The Core Institute began with a passion to help children with attention deficits who were struggling in the classroom. Getting kids off the couch, the computer and their favorite video games was the first step. Developing a mindset of health and good nutrition, paired with sensory-core fitness activities and energized learning proved to be a winning combination.

We began with my son, who went from being a non-athletic kid with behavior and academic problems to being an honor roll, starting lineman who was recently named a S.C. Junior Scholar and continues to win both athletic and academic awards. Next, Core focused on groups of students, including a “response to intervention” class of struggling third-graders. After a year with Core, 21 of the 22 students were finding increased academic success along with a positive attitude toward learning. The class went on to win the Golden Apple award for their school, taking top honors for the most improved students, as well as the Jensen Learning international award for best implementation program for brain-based learning.

The Next Step

The Core Institute’s focus has now expanded to include prevention. It’s never too early to begin building healthy bodies and minds. Our goal is to provide enriching sensory- core classes for toddlers to adults in a fun, energizing environment. We offer quarterly academic enrichment programs including: gifted and talented classes, home school classes for academics and physical education, SAT preparation, writer’s workshops, and math, reading and spelling boot camps to move the already successful student even further ahead.

Mix it Up

The brain loves structure and routine, but it flourishes with novelty. If your student is already athletic and faring well academically, challenge him or her with something new. The addition or change to the current schedule of activities or home school curriculum will actually stimulate new neural growth! At the Core Institute, you can expect new surprises and challenges. Our Jungle Gym and Vortex Gym change weekly, as do our academic energizers, to ensure you never hear the dreaded words, “I’m bored” or “Do we have to go today?”

CORE-tastic!

As parents, we are always seeking opportunities to provide our children with the best possible future. It’s never too early or too late to help our children make the shift from the hyper-focused, multi-layered world of electronics to a deeper, more meaningful, healthier, brain friendly way of life that will lay a foundation of physical and mental wellness.

Core is the Greek word for “heart.” When working at the “heart” level, a foundational shift occurs that changes not only bodies and minds, but lives. Our staff, teachers, coaches, and trainers are not only brain and body experts but “heart” experts as well. Building a positive relationship with each student who joins our Core family is what we do best. Our goal is to create meaning and purpose and to challenge students of all ages to begin closing the gap between their current performance and their maximum potential. Open your mind and “CORE” to the endless possibilities success has to offer.

What is the Core Institute?

Extreme fun for kids that parents can feel good about
Field day every day
Smiles, celebrations and achievements
Interactive, hands-on learning
A home school supplement
My Gym, Sylvan Learning and Disney World all rolled into one energizing package.

Who should come to the Core Institute?

Kids whose parents want the best for them
Kids whose parents want them to be more active and spend more time with people
Kids who want learning to be fun and easier
Kids who like to be challenged or need a new challenge
Kids who want to move ahead
Kids who want to feel better about themselves
Kids who want to be stronger, smarter or better

What do kids do at the Core Institute?

Climb to greater heights on our rock walls
Spin on our astro boards
Dodge flying soccer shoes on the Wii Fit
Break the world’s record on the Interactive Metronome
Complete the woggler obstacle course
Find out what’s inside “Ned’s Head”
Scale the 18-foot rope wall
Balance on a Bosu
Play Multiplication Boot Camp Baseball
Publish a writer’s workshop article
Crawl through tunnels
Win a glider relay challenge
Learn to write without tears on our Promethean boards
Love learning and fitness

The fun possibilities are endless!

For more information or to tour our new 5,000-square-foot facility, visit us at 1224 Alice Drive in the old Winn Dixie shopping center or call us at 803.469.CORE (2673)

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