The Gym Dandies
Welcome!
Welcome!You have found the official website for the Gym Dandies Children’s Circus of Scarborough Maine. If you are a Gym Dandies parent, please see the Parent Information page for administrative… Continue Reading
2016 Community Performance Gallery
2016 Community Performance GalleryThanks to everyone who came and joined us for our 2016 Community Performance. The Gym Dandies put on a fantastic show as always! This year’s 5-Ball Jugglers! (video Peter Vachon)… Continue Reading
Galleries: 2014 Columbus Day Parade
Galleries: 2014 Columbus Day Parade(Click on the images to go to the galleries) (Photo: Kimberly Grover) “Thank you for creating such an amazing performance. The kids were incredible… The spectators (and I) were really… Continue Reading
The Gym Dandies in the National Spotlight at the 2013 Presidential Inaugural Parade!
The Gym Dandies in the National Spotlight at the 2013 Presidential Inaugural Parade!The Gym Dandies were honored to be one of only 50 parade units selected from over 2400 applicants for the 2013 Presidential Inaugural Parade. The kids in blue from Scarborough,… Continue Reading
Our Founder and Director Emeritus
Our Founder and Director EmeritusJon Cahill started the Gym Dandies in 1981 with ten enthusiastic fifth and sixth graders and a box full of tennis balls. At that time, Mr. Cahill  recognized that there were numerous… Continue Reading

Welcome!

You have found the official website for the Gym Dandies Children’s Circus of Scarborough Maine.

If you are a Gym Dandies parent, please see the Parent Information page for administrative information, notes from the director, and performance/parade specific instructions.

You can also subscribe to this website and receive email notifications when something of note is posted.

Finally, below you will find the latest goings on and highlights and other Gym Dandies related updates. Feel free to poke around for juggling tips and unicycling instructions and learn about this fine organization and all it has to offer to the children of Scarborough!

Check back often – the Gym Dandies are a busy bunch!

Gym Dandies Indoor Class Registration is OPEN for

Beginner, Intermediate & Performance Level students!

Class Details:

  • When: October 18th- April 8th
  • Time: 3:30 to 5:00 PM
  • Cost: $190
  • Where: Wentworth School

Tuesday: Intermediate* Class – Middle School Students Only

Wednesday: Beginner Class

*Please note on early release Wednesday’s practice will take place 2:00-3:30.

Thursday: Performance Level

Friday: Beginner & Intermediate* – Wentworth Students Only

*Intermediate students must be able to self mount with a prop (like a wooden block) and ride at least 600 feet. We will supply unicycles and any gear needed.

We will be following the current Scarborough Athletics Dept. COVID-19 guidelines.

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Registration closes Friday, October 15th at 5:00PM!

Please note: Former Gym Dandies who are not returning please return any Gym Dandies equipment like giraffes, helmets, 20” unicycles, pads and juggling gear. Return it to Wentworth with your name clearly marked on it (masking tape works well).

I hope to see you soon!

Mr. Sloatman

 

2020 Virtual Gym Dandies

Community Performance

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Please donate now!

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Next Event/Parade:

Keep your fingers crossed for 2021/ 2022 parades

Bicentennial Parade   August 21, 2021

Check this out! Red Claws halftime performance

Ever wonder what its like to ride in a performance?

Calvin shared his ride with us via GoPro!

CLICK HERE: 2019 Red Claws Halftime performance

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Check out the exciting ways to donate!

please visit the Sponsorship/ Donation page today to learn more.

A video of the 2019 Community Performance has been added to our YouTube Channel! Click on link to view.

Stay tuned for more exciting parades and events

And visit us on Facebook page for more news, pictures and videos.

…like these from the performance on 05/16/2015 at the Ronald McDonald House of Portland to help them celebrate 20 years of “keeping families together and helping kids heal and cope better”!