Notice

NOTICE: Not all classes are offered each session. Please check the schedules and fee listing to ensure that your class of interest is currently being offered. If you do not see your class of interest as an option, be assured it will be available at a later date.

Girls & Boys Progressive Gymnastics & Specialty Classes (Ages 5 & Up)

*Please specify when signing up for “boys” or “girls” classes.

In every class of gymnastics and tumbling, we combine learning skills with fun. Safety is always a #1 priority. All branches of gymnastics & tumbling help develop motor skills through activities that increase strength, balance, and body control.

Rollers

Rollers: No experience. Must be 5 years old or older. Roller is a beginning developmental class which will lay the foundation on which all other progressive gymnastics skills are built. (50 minutes; 8:1 ratio)

Swingers

Swingers: Gymnast must be able to do forward and backward rolls to stand on the floor, front support rolldown on bars, and walk releve' in all directions on beam. (50 minutes; 8:1 ratio)

Gliders

Gliders: Gymnast must be able to do a cartwheel, handstand and bridge kickover on floor, pullover unassisted on bars, and front support mount and tuck jump on beam. (60 minutes; 8:1 ratio)

Kippers

Kippers: Gymnast must be able to do round-off, handstand forward roll and backbend kickover on floor, 2 legged pullover and backhip circle on bars, whip up mount, handstand and cartwheel to handstand on beam. (70 minutes; 8:1 ratio)

Mighty Mites

Mighty Mites: This advanced beginner class focuses Swinger skills for gymnasts that have shown good flexibility, strength, listening skills and good concept of body awareness. Mighty Mites meets twice a week. MUST BE DIRECTOR APPROVED.

YMCA Gymnastics Team

YMCA Gymnastics Team: This recreational team practices year round and competes throughout the states of Illinois and Missouri in the USAG levels 3-8. Team spirit, sportsmanship and self-esteem are emphasized. MUST BE DIRECTOR APPROVED.

Special Needs Gymnastics Class

Special Needs Gymnastics Class: This class is designed for children that have special needs and would like a much smaller teacher/student ratio. Please call for more information.

Open Gym

OPEN GYM: Come practice your overall skills, or spend time on your favorite equipment. MUST BE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN PROGRESSIVE CLASSES and be 5 years of age or older. Must be registered at least 2 hours in advance.

Preschool Classes (Ages 1 - 4)

All branches of gymnastics and tumbling help develop motor skills through activities that increase strength, balance, and body control.

Parent Tot

Parent Tot: This class focuses on parental encouragement to help their child explore and practice movements that develop locomotor skills, body awareness activities and hand-eye coordination. (One adult per child in class) (30 minutes; 10:1 ratio)

Give your child what they crave: undivided attention while they expend energy in a safe and organized manner. Children will learn thru socializing, games and activities accompanied by a parent.

Note about Child Only Classes

IF the child is ready to SEPARATE from the parent for 30-45 minutes, then they are ready for a CHILD ONLY GYMNASTICS/TUMBLING & TRAMPOLINE CLASS. In these classes, the instructor leads the group thru basic skills, songs and games that will help develop the physical ability of the child, as well as the social and mental ability of the child.

Explorers

Explorers: This class is an open gym for youngsters that want to explore the gymnastics center without a parent present. Instructors will aid in exploring and provide games and group activities. Children will get to experience age appropriate equipment, enjoy fun activities and games, and work on social skills. (30 minutes; 5:1 ratio)

Bouncing Tots

Bouncing Tots: This class is designed for the young gymnasts at heart with no experience. Basic gymnastics skills and terms are taught while social skills are emphasized with activities that stress sharing, taking turns and following directions. (30 minutes; 5:1 ratio)

Tumble Tots

Tumble Tots: This class is designed for the older preschooler that wants the added benefit of gymnastics, tumbling and trampoline in a fun and safe environment. Social skills are continually emphasized throughout the class. (45 minutes; 6:1 ratio)

Intermediate Tumble/Tramp Combo

Tumbling & Trampoline (7-11 years)

Intermediate Tumble/Tramp Combo: This is an Advanced beginner class for those that have mastered the basics of both trampoline and tumbling. (60 minutes; 7:1 ratio)

Intermediate TUMBLING ONLY: (7-11 years) (50 minutes; 8:1 ratio)
Intermediate trampoline ONLY: (7-11 years) (50 minutes; 6:1 ratio)

Tumbling and Trampoline Team

Tumbling and Trampoline Team: This recreational team practices year round and competes throughout the states of Illinois and Missouri with USTA. Team spirit, sportsmanship and self-esteem are emphasized. Class days vary depending on level. MUST BE DIRECTOR APPROVED.

Teen Basic Tumble/Tramp Combo

Teen Basic Tumble/Tramp Combo: Designed for those with little or no experience in tumbling and trampoline. (60 minutes; 8:1 ratio)

Teen Intermediate Tumble/Tramp Combo

Teen Intermediate Tumble/Tramp Combo: This class is designed for those who have mastered the basic tumbling and trampoline class. (60 minutes; 8:1 ratio)

Teen Advanced Tumble/Tramp Combo

Teen Advanced Tumble/Tramp Combo: This class is designed for those who have mastered the intermediate tumbling and trampoline class. (60 minutes; 8:1 ratio)

Tumbling and Trampoline - Meyer Center Only

NOTE: If the class you or your child wish to attend is full, please be added to the waiting list. Classes could be added based on the waiting lists.

Beginning Tumbling & Tramp

Beginning Tumbling & Tramp: This is a class for boys and girls interested in tumbling and trampoline only. It is designed for those who are exiting our pre-school program or the beginner 5 or 6 year old. (50 minutes; 8:1 ratio)

Basic Tumble/Tramp Combo

Basic Tumble/Tramp Combo: This is a beginner class for those with little or no experience in tumbling & trampoline. (60 minutes; 7:1 ratio)

BASIC TUMBLING ONLY: (7-11 years) (50 minutes; 8:1 ratio)
BASIC TRAMPOLINE ONLY: (2GM7BASTRP): (7-11 years) (50 minutes; 6:1 ratio)