We feel the best way for a child to reach his/her potential in sports and life overall, is to be nurtured and supervised. This is where we come in! Our trained instructors provide challenges that are “just right” for each child. This makes your kids excited about being here—they enjoy the success that comes from participation.
We strive to build self-confidence during your child’s young stages of development by participating in sports. Your kids are encouraged by the success of mastering a skill. It is proven that children who are more physically challenged develop the “I can do it” attitude. Not only can they do it, they have FUN doing it!
Kinder Stars (Ages 5-6)
This class is reserved for those in Kindergarten only. This class is more “skill oriented” than our Preschool program. They will be introduced to more skill progressions and the larger equipment, preparing each child, physically and emotionally for our recreational classes.
White Stars (Ages 6+)
The class is for the very beginners. We introduce students to body positions and the very basics of gymnastics on all four apparatus. We work Forward and Backward Rolls, teach Cartwheels, Handstands, basic Beam skills, and beginning level Bars skills.
Red Stars (Ages 6+)
This class works on Cartwheels (both sides), Backward/Forward Rolls, Vault approach, and Spring board take-off. On Beam they work on different walks, jumps, and turns. On Bars students gain upper body and core strength needed for mastering the Pullover and upper level skills. The Red Stars level emphasizes correct body positions, strength, and flexibility.
Blue Stars
Here we move things up a notch, still focusing on correct body positions and form. The main skills in this level are Cartwheels (both sides, straight legs, lunging), Handstands, Bridge Kickovers, Backbends, Pullovers, correct Vaulting approach & technique, different walks, turns, and jumps on Beam. This class will also include strength and flexibility drills along with some basic dance moves.
Level 1 – (By invitation only)
This 85 minute class introduces students to pre-competitive gymnastics. They will be working on skills as well as routines. The main skills worked on are: round-offs, kickovers, pullovers and back hip circles on bars, and learning correct form and technique on each of the four events. Students have the option to compete.
Level 2 – (By invitation only)
This class will meet twice a week for a total of three hours. They will be working on skills as well as routines. Major skills include: forward rolls on beam, handstands, dismounts on all events, advanced leaps, turns and jumps. Strength, flexibility and dance skills are also included. Students have the option to compete.
Pre-3 – (By invitation only)
This class will twice a week for a total of four hours. This class is designed to progress the student to Level 3 at a more rapid rate. Students will work on Level 3 skills and compete as a Level 2. They will take everything they have learned so far and make it bigger and better. Students have the option to compete.
The Recreational Gymnastics Girls Program is based on the developmental curriculum of the USA Gymnastics program and starts at the Kindergarten level. From the beginner to the advanced, we have it all! We start with the basics in order to lay a good, solid foundation to build upon. We teach more than just gymnastics skills; skills that will carry our kids through life.
