Learning Ladder Gymnastics

Our Curious Cherries class says it all in its name. Toddlers this age are curious and want to explore everything! Children will have the opportunity to learn through play and exploration in a safe environment with a parent/caregiver. The class consists of circle time with songs, rhythms, and movements. There will also be free play on the gymnastics equipment with guidance and support from an instructor.

Physical Skills - running, climbing, dancing, clapping, throwing, and balancing

Social Skills – interaction with adults and peers and repeating basic words and gestures

Academic Skills – introduce colors, examine different objects, follow one step directions, and recognize names, body parts, animals, and animal sounds

Our two year olds class is designed to give the children more structure. Children will start to gain some independence from their caregiver and allow the instructor to be more hands on with them. There will be circle time, an obstacle course, free play, and an ending activity.

Physical Skills – jumping, marching, balancing on releve, walking in multiple directions, bear walking, rolling, and getting comfortable being upside down

Social Skills – interact with peers in an activity/game, develop self-awareness, take turns, and share with others

Academic Skills – introduce shapes and numbers, recognize their own name, follow two step directions, and sort objects into categories

Our three year olds take a giant leap when they start our Leaping Lemons class. It is our first class offered for children without a parent participant. This class focuses on teaching children how to behave and follow the rules in a class setting. Children will also start to learn beginning gymnastics skills on floor, bars, balance beam, vault, and trampoline. Physical Skills – stretching, crab walking, galloping, catching, flipping, jumping jacks, hopping, and balancing on one leg

Social Skills – take turns, encourage peers, and listen to the instructor

Academic Skills – introduce letters, counting, opposites, and follow three step directions

Rising Pears is a preschool based class for four and five year olds. This class focuses on teaching the proper form and technique needed to perform more difficult gymnastics skills. Classes will include stretching, flexibility, gymnastics stations, and activities that will better prepare these children for kindergarten.

Physical Skills – skipping, swinging, splits, sit-ups, push-ups, and demonstrating gymnastics skills

Social Skills – work as a team, make predictions, and gain self-confidence

Academic Skills –introduce signs and symbols, follow directions given for stations, retelling, and count backwards

Our Busy Blueberries Class is intended for children who are currently enrolled in Kindergarten at school. This class is designed to further their education in both gymnastics and school. Children this age have the physical ability to perform more challenging gymnastics skills that will better prepare them to continue in the sport in the future. Strength, flexibility, coordination, form, and technique are key components to this class.

Physical Skills – bridges, pull-ups, jumping rope, twisting, turning, and using self-control

Social Skills – team building activities, solving conflict, and praising peers

Academic Skills – introduce three dimensional objects, letter sounds, skip counting, comparing, and problem solving activities

The Growing Grapes class is invitational only by one of our instructors. These children show maturity for their age, a natural ability/talent, and a desire to continue in the sport of gymnastics. The instructor will challenge the children both physically and mentally so they are ready for the upper levels of gymnastics. Please contact us for more information on this class.