Elemental 5 July Newsletter
July Is Moving Fast at E5
July is packed with community performances, summer camps, new gym progress, Founding Member updates, Hill Climb highlights, and a few exciting coaching announcements.
Important Dates
Important Dates
Parade + Performances
Parade plus E5 performances at 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
Summer Camp
July 13-17 Summer Camp with open spots available.
Farmers Market
Find the E5 team at the Farmers Market.
Farmers Market
Late-summer Farmers Market appearance.
Labor Day Closure
Gym closed for Labor Day.
Farmers Market
Fall Farmers Market date with Elemental 5.
ShedFest
Performance and details are tentative.
July 4 Festivities
Celebrate July 4th with Elemental 5
Elemental 5 will be part of the July 4th festivities this year. Come cheer on our students and coaches during the parade, then join us for two afternoon performances.
Expect acrobatics, aerial, tumbling, ninja, and plenty of E5 energy.
Founding Members Campaign
Founding Members Campaign
Help build the next chapter of Elemental 5.
As we continue preparing for the new Elemental 5 facility, we are launching our Founding Members Campaign to help support the buildout of the new gym.
This campaign gives families, individuals, and local businesses a chance to be permanently recognized as part of the foundation of the new Elemental 5 space.
Our goal is not just to build a bigger gym. It is to create a true movement arts center for Salida and Chaffee County, a place where kids train, families gather, performers grow, and the community has access to something truly unique.
New Gym Progress
New Gym Progress
A movement arts center is taking shape.
The new Elemental 5 facility is being designed to support a much wider range of training, performance, and community programming.
10 Aerial Rig Points
For silks, trapeze, lyra, straps, double trapeze, and more.
Dedicated Martial Arts Studio
A studio space above the lobby for a family-friendly mixed martial arts program rooted in Japanese martial traditions. More info coming soon.
Two Trampolines
Including one string-bed trampoline designed for trampoline wall training.
Outdoor Parent Patio
An outdoor seating and patio area where parents can relax while kids train.
Shows, Competitions & Events
The new gym will become home to dynamic shows, performances, competitions, workshops, and special events.
Trampoline Wall
Curious what this training style looks like?
Coach Announcement
Welcome Emily Barber
New Aerial Coach at Elemental 5
We are excited to welcome Emily Barber to the Elemental 5 coaching team as a new aerial coach.
Emily is an international aerial performer and instructor with deep experience in aerial arts, youth coaching, and performance training. She is also the founder of Aerial Aura and Staging Her, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for women in the global performance community.
Emily brings technical knowledge, professionalism, and artistry to the aerial program, and we are excited for our students to learn from her.
Community Highlight
2026 Hill Climb Highlight
Elemental 5 had a great time being part of the 2026 Hill Climb energy this year.
Events like this remind us how much movement, grit, and community spirit exist in Salida. We love seeing our students and families participate in local events that celebrate challenge, courage, and the outdoors.
Summer Camp Update
Summer Camp Update
Teamwork, points, movement, and a lot of E5 energy.
Our summer camps have been full of movement, teamwork, challenges, and a lot of fun.
Each camp session is built around team-based points that encourage students to stay engaged throughout the day. Campers earn points through games, challenges, effort, teamwork, obstacle courses, speed rounds, and positive participation.
The goal is healthy competition, not just winning, but learning how to support a team, stay involved, and keep showing up with energy.
Registration Callout
Summer Camp Spots Still Open
We still have open spots for our July 13-17 Summer Camp.
This is a great option for kids who want a full week of movement, games, ninja, tumbling, teamwork, and E5-style challenges.
Spots are limited, so families should register soon if they want to join.