Beginner Gymnastics

Building Strong Foundations in Gymnastics

At Thorbeckes Athletic Club, our Beginner Gymnastics Program provides young athletes with the perfect introduction to the exciting world of gymnastics. Designed for children of all abilities, our program focuses on developing strength, coordination, and confidence through fun and engaging classes. Students are placed in classes that match their age and skill level, ensuring a supportive environment for growth.

Beginner Gymnastics

Our beginner classes teach fundamental gymnastics shapes and skills, helping students develop a strong foundation as they progress through the sport. Every lesson is filled with age-appropriate instruction, encouragement, and an emphasis on safety.

Skills Your Child Will Learn

  • On the Floor: Master the basics of gymnastics, including handstands, cartwheels, rolls, and roundoffs.
  • Balance Beams: Learn to confidently walk on the beams and begin practicing proper techniques for handstands.
  • On the Bars: Build strength and coordination with skills such as glide swings, pullovers, and back hip circles.
  • Vaulting Basics: Develop power and technique with beginner vaulting exercises.
  • Trampoline Fun: Practice jumps and basic tumbling on our 40-foot trampoline.

Pre-School Gymnastics

Our Preschool Gymnastics Classes are the perfect introduction to movement and fitness for young children. These engaging and playful sessions focus on teaching kids how to listen, communicate, and move their bodies safely while having fun.

What Your Child Will Learn

  • Foundational Skills: Rolls, jumps, basic shapes, and cartwheels.
  • Confidence Building: Progress from assisted movements to independent skills.
  • Strength and Coordination: Develop essential motor skills in a supportive environment.

Our goal is to nurture confidence, build strength, and inspire a love for movement! To ensure the best experience, children must be fully potty trained and ready to participate without a guardian’s assistance.

Parent & Tot Gymnastics

Our Parent & Tot Gymnastics Class is the perfect way to introduce your little one (ages 1–4) to the excitement of the Gymnastics Center. With an adult companion by their side, tots will explore preschool-sized equipment, develop motor skills, and enjoy active play in a safe and supportive environment.

What to Expect

  • Skill Development: Enhance fine and gross motor skills through guided play.
  • Exciting Activities: Bounce on our 40-foot trampoline, balance on tot-sized beams, swing on bars, and slide into our soft foam pit.
  • Fun Exploration: Climb, jump, and enjoy our indoor gymnastics playground designed just for tots.

Join us for an engaging experience where your tot can build confidence, burn energy, and have fun—all while bonding with you!

Enroll in Beginner Gymnastics Today!

Help your child take their first steps into the world of gymnastics with our Beginner Gymnastics Program. At Thorbeckes, we’re here to support your child’s growth and inspire a lifelong love for movement.

Contact us today to learn more about schedules and enrollment or visit our facility to see the difference a Thorbeckes gymnastics program can make.

Questions?

For all Thorbeckes Gymnastics related inquiries, including waitlists for non-members, please email our gymnastics director at: gymnastics@thorbeckes.com.