Joey

Snowboarder and Pre-school Teacher

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About Joey

Joey is a former competitive snowboarder and preschool and early education teacher. Experienced leading children through enriching experiences that are educational, engaging, and fun, in both school, after school, and in-home environments, Joey believes anything and everything can be a learning opportunity for kids. The loving owner of a very cool critter, Lizzy (full name, Lizeardo DiCaprio!), and animal rights and environmental advocate, he brings a thoughtful and calm energy to all his Experiences — and sometimes Lizzy comes along, too!

Joey is vaccinated against COVID-19.

Experiences

The Artful Escape: Craft Your Joy

Embark on "The Artful Escape: Craft Your Joy," where creativity knows no bounds! In this multi-week adventure, children explore a world of colors and imagination. Through arts and crafts, they transform everyday items into extraordinary masterpieces while enhancing fine motor skills and expressing themselves. Each week, they create unique pieces to bring home.
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Ultimate Frisbee Fundamentals

Get ready for a high-flying adventure! By combining various activities, children will learn essential skills like throwing, catching, and teamwork in a fun and effective way. They'll engage in exciting gameplay, experience spirited competition, and build friendships. From perfecting throws to strategizing moves, this dynamic experience promises joy and energy.
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Sports Themed School Event

This school event sports-fest is a one-of-a-kind experience for any momentous occasion. Jam-packed with favorite sports and classic games, it's customizable and will possibly including some soccer, flag football, dodgeball, sharks and minos, tag, duck duck goose, red-light green-light and more. Gather friends and get ready for an action-filled experience loaded with fun to celebrate something or someone special!
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Soccer Fundamentals Fun

This multi-week series invites children to explore soccer, learning game fundamentals through engaging lessons. Sessions feature fun activities teaching skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting in a playful, interactive way. Kids will enjoy game play, skill-building drills, teamwork, and fitness in a supportive environment.
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Sampler Camp

Grasshopper Sampler Camps are full weeks of our engaging, in-person experiences for your kids and their friends, led by talented teachers who come to you. Instead of piCamps are available whenever school is closed: Fall, Winter, and Spring breaks, and all summer long 🎉
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Playful Schoolyard Fitness Series

This high-energy, play-based series lets children enjoy classic schoolyard games like Red Rover and Red Light Green Light. They will laugh, run, and play through physical fitness activities designed to boost mobility and coordination. This experience nurtures a love for fitness and creates fun memories.
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Have a Field Day with PE Games

This Physical Education game-fest will be a total field day for kids! Combining classic playground favorites like Tag, Capture the Flag, 4 Square, Dodgeball, and Cup Stacking into a whole lot of fun, kids will have the opportunity to develop physical skills, practice teamwork, and get creative with their play. With a wide range of activities, kids are sure to have a total blast. Great for groups and parties!
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Flag Football Fundamentals

Welcome to Flag Football, a multi-week experience where young athletes dive into fundamentals. They will practice skills like throwing, catching, and flag pulling while enjoying movement games that improve coordination and agility. They'll learn teamwork and sportsmanship through mini-games and matches. This activity blends fitness and fun in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
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Early Childhood Multi-Sport Skills Series

Grasshopper's Sports Sampler series for early childhood learners blends different sports with age-appropriate play-based learning. Each week, kids explore new games and movement activities that promote physical development. From running and jumping to throwing and catching, children can experience various sports in a supportive environment, sharpening their coordination, teamwork, and confidence while having fun with friends.
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Cool Critters

This 2-hour experience is designed for children to interact with a very cool critter, Joey's Leopard Gecko, Lizeardo DiCaprio — fondly known as Lizzy!
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Testimonials

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Denver
Isabella had a great time playing with Joey. She wasn't quite ready to hold Lizzy but she liked learning about his environment and doing all the activities. We would do this again for sure!
Natalie M
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Denver
Joey (and Lizzy!) we’re fantastic!! Joey was kind, engaging and so thoughtful! My son had THE BEST experience— at bedtime tonight, he told me “I love Joey and Lizzy. I hope they can come again soon.
Sara P
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Denver
Aiden talked about reptiles for days after this experience. He loves it and asked me to book more for him.
Danyel W
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Denver
Phenomenal experience that our 3yr old and 7yr old loved! The instructor was so patient, caring, fun and funny! We will be signing up for more experiences soon and can’t wait for our friends to check it out too!
Dusty J
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Denver
Cool critters was amazing and Joey was such a great teacher. I would highly recommend the experience!
Jamie N
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Denver
A wonderful experience had by all. Parents and kids loved their experience and I will passing the info along to many friends. The teacher had great command of the kids and was patient and helpful.
Irene S
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Denver
We did Cool Critters with Joey and he had all 3 of my boys entertained and engaged for the 2 hours he spent with them. He is a big kid himself and lots of fun. Would highly recommend this experience, and working with Cris has been easy and convenient. Loving this service.
Amanda S