GymnasticsWhether they are involved in recreational gymnastics or with a competition team, skills learned in gymnastics can benefit a child’s overall development. Gymnastics is one of the most comprehensive lifestyle exercise programs--incorporating strength, flexibility, speed, balance, coordination, power, and discipline. Other science backed health benefits of gymnastics include a better sense of personal control and self esteem, improved mental focus and concentration, improved bone health, increased muscular strength, healthy posture, reduced depression & increased endorphin release. We have a variety of classes available for boys and girls of different ages and skill levels. Please refer to our current recreational gymnastics class schedule below. A description of all gymnastics classes is provided below the schedule. For information on Open Gym, click here. |
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To view and download the Fall/Spring '25/26 complete gym class schedule, click here.
Also check out the Girls Competitive Team for more information.
Also check out the Girls Competitive Team for more information.
Recreational Gymnastics Class Descriptions
Preschool Classes
Parent & Child Class (ages 18 months - 3)In this structured class, toddlers will learn basic gymnastics skills, explore obstacle courses, jump and climb - developing body awareness and large motor skills. Exercising and having fun together enhances the parent/child relationship. Receiving instruction and help from the coaches begins the transition from primary caregiver to adult instructed classes.
45 Minute Class |
KinderGym (ages 3-4)5In this introductory class, children will be challenged in flexibility, movement and control in a fun and stimulating environment that changes weekly. Through strength and flexibility training in circuits along with basic gymnastics technique, children learn to focus and take instruction from coaches. Anyone taking KinderGym must be fully potty trained.
45 Minute Class |
Girls Classes
Rainbow (ages 5-6)Girls begin more independent skills and learn a new class structure that is not focused around circuits. Key skills developed include the cartwheel, bridge, forward and backward rolls, and pullover on bars.
60 Minute Class Basics (ages 7-12)Girls will develop basic body shapes and positions, learn terminology, and develop core skills for gymnastics and athletics in general. This is a parallel class to Rainbow, for older girls, with age appropriate instructions.
60 Minute Class StepUp (ages 6-12)StepUp is an intermediate class that follows either Rainbow or Basics. Girls begin work on standing backbend, roundoff, back handsprings on the trampolines, and swinging elements on the bars.
60 Minute Class |
Challenge (ages 6-12)In this advanced class, focus skills move toward tumbling sequences, handstands and leaps on the balance beam, handstands on the vault, and sequences of skills on the bars. Girls will be placed into a challenge class from either Rainbow, Basics, or StepUp.
90 Minute Class Hotshots (invitation)Girls who show an aptitude and desire for competitive gymnastics will begin working towards more advanced skills. This class is by invitation only.
90 Minute Class twice a week Advanced (ages 8-12)Girls who show an aptitude and desire for competitive gymnastics will begin working towards more advanced skills. This class is by invitation only.
2 Hour Class |
Boys Classes
Thunder (ages 5-7)Boys begin more independent skills and learn a new class structure that is not focused around circuits. Key skills developed include the cartwheel, bridge, forward and backward rolls, and pullover on bars.
60 Minute Class Basics (ages 7-12)Boys will develop basic body shapes and positions, learn terminology, and develop core skills for gymnastics and athletics in general.
60 Minute Class |
StepUp (ages 7-12)StepUp is an intermediate class that follows either Thunder or Basics. Boys begin work on standing backbend, roundoff, back handsprings on the trampolines, and swinging elements on the bars.
60 Minute Class |
Gymnastics Coaches
To read more about our coaches, please click their picture to link to their complete coaches profile!
April OstojicI enjoy working with children because they are fun - and funny! I have an opportunity each day to be an instrument in shaping a child’s perspective, outlook, and work ethic. |
Daniel OstojicSeeing gymnasts grow through the sport mentally & physically makes my work worthwhile. |
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My favorite thing about coaching is being able to give kids a fun and safe environment to try new things and help them do more than they knew they could. |
I love seeing kids get that skill they have been working hard on - their excitement about their accomplishment makes coaching worthwhile for me. |