From toddlers through teens, your child can find a place in our comprehensive gymnastics program. Our classes provide a strong foundation for competitive gymnastics, as well as, other sports. In addition to being fun, gymnastics increases both agility and coordination. The Connection offers classes for all ages including parent/child, preschool and school-age for children in our state-of-the-art gymnastics facility. Our gym is also home to the State, Regional, and National Champions, the Summit Summies! Equipment in our facility includes balance beams, uneven bars, vault, spring floor, Tumble Trak and more.
Our gymnastic instructors are USAG professional members and are safety certified.
PARENT/CHILD CLASSES
- Gym Antics | ages 2.5-4
A parent-assisted phase-out class for the child who’s getting ready to do class on their own. This class is a perfect introduction to gymnastics for the young independent toddler or the child who just needs a little more help transitioning into independence. Instruction will focus on gross motor skill development through the use of all gymnastic apparatus. Additional activities may include songs, games, obstacle courses, themes and more. - Little Movers | ages 1-2 + parent
Teacher led, parent assistance required. Children have fun exploring the gymnastics gym, developing balance and coordination all while making new friends. - Kids in Action | ages 2-3 + parent
Teacher led, parent-assisted class full of fun-filled activities, games, songs and more for adult and child to enjoy the big gym together. - Tiny Tumblers | ages 1.5-3 + parent
Teacher led, parent-assisted class offering an introduction to gymnastics utilizing all apparatus. Class will include brief circle time and fun movement activities.
PRESCHOOL CLASSES
All students must be potty trained and out of pull-ups and diapers to attend preschool classes.
- Tutu Tumblers | ages 2.5-3
This drop off class has the best of both worlds – dance AND gymnastics! Children will practice motor skills while improving strength and flexibility, all while learning basic ballet and gymnastics. The class will include free dance with fun props, across the floor, jumps and leaps, and the use of gymnastics events such as the bars and balance beam. Tumble and move your body! Shoes required: BALLET - Hot Shots | ages 4-6
(Director Recommended) Advanced preschool/ kindergarten gymnastics class. Focus is on strength and flexibility, as well as skill development on all apparatus. - Mini Warrior Gym Challenge | ages 3-5
Specialized warrior challenge activities for the preschooler to develop strength, agility, balance and confidence in a FUN filled environment. - Preschool Gymnastics | ages 3–5
Introduction to gymnastics. Flexibility, strength, balance and gross motor skills are developed through activities and instruction on all apparatus.
SCHOOL-AGE THROUGH TEEN CLASSES
- Acro-Tumbling I | ages 6+
This class is perfect for dancers, cheerleaders, and gymnasts. Students will gain flexibility and develop their tumbling skills with the use of the floor exercise mat, blocks/equipment, and tumble track. - Acro-Tumbling II| ages 8+
By director recommendation only.Continuation of skill development beyond the basics for tumbling and acrobatics. This is for students who have developed proficiency in basic tumbling skills and for dance members. - Jr. Warrior Gym Challenge |ages 5-7
Specialized warrior challenge activities to develop strength, agility, balance and confidence in a Fun filled environment. Equipment used will include obstacle courses, rock wall, ropes, cargo net and more. - Warrior Challenge |ages 8+
Participants need to demonstrate the ability to follow directions and understand the expectations to ensure safety for all participants. This class will focus on setting goals, improving strength, coordination, balance, agility, and confidence through the use of obstacle courses, rock wall, ropes, warped wall, cargo net and more. - Gym Kidz | ages 4.5-6
Introduction to gymnastics. Flexibility, strength, balance and gross motor skills are developed through activities and skills on all apparatus. - Hip Hop Flip Flop | ages 4-6
Children will be introduced to basic hip hop through innovative & creative body movement from head to toe. They also flip flop through some basic cartwheels, rolls, & jumps. Children will stretch, work on their rhythm, & more all while having fun! - Jr. Pre-Team | age 5+
By director recommendation only. For young gymnasts who demonstrate ability and interest to spend more time in the gym while developing higher level gymnastics skills. Additional time will be spent on development of strength and flexibility.
- Pre-Team
By director recommendation only.For young gymnasts who are ready for increased challenges and skill progressions in preparation for future placement in one of our team programs. This group meets twice a week. - Junior Girls’ Gymnastics | ages 6-8
Basic gymnastics class that focus on skill development on all apparatus using progressions. Strength and flexibility training will also be incorporated. - Intermediate Girls Gymnastics | ages 7+
By director recommendation only. Advanced class for our Jr Gymnasts that will focus on skill development, strength, & flexibility. - Girls’ Gymnastics | ages 8-10
Basic gymnastics class that focus on skill development on all apparatus using progressions. Strength and flexibility training will also be incorporated. - Advanced Girls’ Gymnastics | ages 8+
By director recommendation only. Advanced class for for our Jr Gymnasts that will focus on skill development, strength, & flexibility.
- Tween Tumblers | ages 9+
Beginner to intermediate gymnastics class for girls 9 and up that incorporates all gymnastics events including vault, bars, beam, floor and tumble track. Focus on skill development on each apparatus. Flexibility work and strength will also be incorporated.
*Note to Parents:
Our instructors will work to the ability of each child. For the best results and most improvement and development, gymnasts should stay in the same class for all four sessions. If a gymnast needs to be moved to a different class based on their abilities, the instructor will notify the parent.