We’re so excited to invite you to this year’s Desert Spooktacular, now in its 12th year! This annual showcase is one of our favorite traditions at PowerKids — a chance for every gymnast to shine, for families to celebrate together, and for our community to gather in the spirit of old-fashioned Halloween fun.

 

🌟 What Makes Spooktacular Special

 

The Desert Spooktacular isn’t designed to be a polished, over-the-top production — it’s a small-town style event, pulled together by our dedicated parent volunteers, the Aftershock team, and our coaching staff. Think of it like the neighborhood house everyone loved visiting on Halloween: homegrown, full of heart, and unforgettable for the kids. For one special day, your child is the star of the show. You get to cheer, they get to beam with pride, and together we’ll create memories that last a lifetime.

 

💲 Cost & Fundraising

 

This year the Spooktacular is a pledge-a-thon fundraiser for PowerKids. The event itself is free for gymnasts, and families are invited to collect pledges through 99Pledges to support the gym. Families will receive emails to setup their fundraising accounts through 99pledges website
 

• $75 – Desert Spooktacular Blinged Leotard

• $150 – Desert Spooktacular Blinged Leotard + PowerKids Holiday Show Blinged Leotard

• $300 – Both Blinged Leotards + 1 Knott’s Berry Farm Ticket

• $450 – Both Blinged Leotards + 2 Knott’s Berry Farm Tickets

• $600 – Both Blinged Leotards + 2 Knott’s Berry Farm Tickets + 50% Off a PowerKids Birthday Party + One Free Month of PowerKids Gymnastics to Gift to a Friend (Valid January–June 2027) + 10 Holiday Show Raffle Tickets (Must Be Present to Win) + One Free Private Lesson with One of Our Experienced Coaches

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Every gymnast can participate no matter what — leotards and extras are simply rewards for families who choose to fundraise at different levels. For donors who need it, pledges can also be directed through the Coachella Valley Gymnastics Association 501(c)(3) for tax-deductible contributions (funds in that case go toward training, camps, and staff education).

 

🗓️ Date & Schedule

 

The showcase will take place on Sunday, October 26.

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Because participation numbers vary each year, we will finalize group block times about 10 days before the event. Families will only need to attend their child’s block (approximately 60–75 minutes). If participation is very high, we may divide into two blocks to keep the flow smooth. Either way, you’ll know exactly when your child performs so you can plan dinner, bedtime, and other commitments with ease.

 

🤸 What the Kids Will Do

    •    Gymnasts perform follow-along Level 1 routines led by their coaches — no memorization required!

    •    While classes sometimes include a few extra supplemental beam skills for learning purposes, the showcase itself uses a simplified routine. Our staff will pull everything together so your child feels confident and ready to shine.

    •    Extra practice is not required. Kids will review in class, and free optional Friday rehearsals are available (led by Aftershock team volunteers).

    •    Shy or nervous kids are supported every step of the way — coaches are right there to guide them and ensure it’s a positive, confidence-building experience.

 

👀 Parent Viewing

 

We’ve heard your feedback, and this year we’re making it easier to see your child! Parents will join guided viewing groups, led by staff members, so you’ll be brought right up close for the best views and videos at each station. No fighting for seats, no straining from the back — just clear, personal moments with your child.

 

🏅 Medals & Keepsakes

 

Every gymnast will receive our traditional Spooktacular medal, a PowerKids tradition kids love to collect as part of their gymnastics journey. This is a celebration of courage, effort, and being part of our community.

 

🎃 Extras

 

We’re also exploring parent-requested add-ons like professional photos, videography, and concessions at the event. These will be optional purchases for families who would like them. More details to come.

 

We can’t wait to celebrate this special day with you and your children. The Desert Spooktacular has been a part of PowerKids for more than a decade, and we continue it because of the joy, pride, and memories it brings to families year after year. Thank you for helping us make this tradition magical for your kids — and for being part of the PowerKids family.

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