Learning Ladder Gymnastics





Building kids up one handstand at a time!



about us





Who We Are





Learning Ladder Gymnastics was established in 2016 with the vision of combining education with gymnastics. We believe in teaching each individual child and not just the athlete. Our programs focus on age and developmentally appropriate gross, fine motor, social, language, and cognitive skills all within a safe and fun environment. Children are our passion. From our toddlers up through our school-aged kiddos we strive to be that positive outlet for your child to leap & learn and reach brand new heights!



Our Mission





To build a solid foundation for gymnastics while giving children the tools to succeed in all aspects of life. We believe a positive, safe, motivating, and nurturing environment is the framework to personal growth and achievement. At Learning Ladder we are dedicated to making each individual child's experience enjoyable and worthwhile so that they feel valued, gain self-confidence, and leave with fond memories that will last a lifetime.



We Are COVID Friendly!





Learning Ladder Gymnastics continues to do our part in keeping everyone as safe and healthy as possible. Temperatures are taken at the door upon entering the building. Masks are worn by everyone in the building over the age of two. Our equipment is thoroughly cleaned before each class. There are hand sanitizing stations throughout the facility and we utilize the outdoors for fresh air when the weather permits.



OUr CREW



Jennifer Kontur "Miss Jen"
(owner/lead instructor)



Gymnastics has been a big part of Miss Jen's life ever since she can remember. She spent many years training as a gymnast before starting to coach in 2003. Jen has coached gymnastics at Thome-Ohio Gymnastics and was the Preschool Director at Flytz Gymnastics and Gymnastics World of Twinsburg. Jen has always known she wanted to be a teacher and work with kids. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Middle Childhood Education with a Reading Endorsement and taught in the Kent City School and Woodridge Local School District for several years before becoming a mom and starting her business. She even spent some time teaching Physical Education at Hudson Montessori School as part of their Children's House program.


Jen had big dreams and a vision of adding a different dimension to just your typical gymnastics classes and started Learning Ladder in 2016. Her favorite part of teaching gymnastics is seeing the joy on the kids' faces as they learn to do things that they have worked so hard to achieve. There is so much beauty, athleticism, mental & physical toughness, and FUN that gymnastics offers and she cannot wait to share her passion and knowledge with your child!


When Miss Jen is not teaching she is usually spending time with her husband, three kids, and close friends (or shopping at Target). You might even find her at Disney World as her and her family are huge Disney fans!



miss taryn
(instructor)



BIO COMING SOON!!



miss sophie
(instructor)



Sophie is a proud coach here at Learning Ladder Gymnastics! She is a junior at the University of Akron where she is majoring in Education. Sophie enjoys teaching and learning new things. She was a competitive gymnast for several years before transitioning into a cheerleader at her high school. She was a varsity cheerleader at Woodridge High School for four years.


In her spare time she enjoys reading and spending time outdoors. One fun fact about Sophie is that she is almost fluent in Spanish! She also has known Miss Jen since she was a young girl and her little sister was one of Miss Jen's former gymnasts.


Sophie cannot wait to share her love of cheer, dance, and gymnastics with your child!



gymnastics classes





We provide an educational program for children ages 2 and up. Our classes are strategically designed to teach proper skill progression to give each child the best opportunity to succeed and reach their fullest potential in the sport.



Bulldozers Class
(2 year old Parent & Tot)



Come enjoy this cute 40 minute class where we will discover new ways to move our bodies and explore the world around us. Toddlers are a lot like bulldozers. They learn through play such as pushing objects, filling & emptying, grasping, throwing, taking things apart and learning how to put things back together. This class allows for personal growth and quality bonding time with a parent or caregiver.

PHYSICAL SKILLS: running, climbing, balancing, and rolling

SOCIAL SKILLS: interact with adult & peers, repeat basic words & gestures, develop self-awareness, and learning to share with others

ACADEMIC SKILLS: introduce colors, body parts, animals, and animal sounds


WEDNESDAYS 9:30-10:10 AM (Spring Session)

WEDNESDAYS 6:00-6:40 PM (Summer Session)



Mini Excavators Class
(3 year olds)



These gymnasts might be mini but they are mighty! This 45 minute class focuses on teaching proper class etiquette and will provide a fun introduction of skills on the balance beam, bars, floor, vault, and trampoline.

PHYSICAL SKILLS: crab walking, hopping, galloping, balancing on 1 leg, and flipping

SOCIAL SKILLS: listen & follow directions, take turns, and encourage others

ACADEMIC SKILLS: introduce shapes, counting, opposites, recognize their names in writing, and sort objects into categories


WEDNESDAYS 10:30-11:15 AM (Spring Session)

WEDNESDAYS 11:15-12:00 PM (Summer Session)



Cranes Class
(4 & 5 year olds)



Our cranes are getting bigger and ready to reach new heights! This preschool class is 45 minutes long and will focus on getting these kids ready for more challenging gymnastics skills, such as bridges and cartwheels, and will better prepare them for Kindergarten.

PHYSICAL SKILLS: skipping, swinging, jumping, and twisting

SOCIAL SKILLS: work as a team, follow multi-step directions, and gain self-confidence

ACADEMIC SKILLS: introduce letter sounds, signs, & symbols, make predictions, spell their names, count backwards, and repeat a set of directions


MONDAYS 12:30-1:15 PM (Spring Session)
FRIDAYS 10:00-10:45 AM (Spring Session)

TUESDAYS 11:30-12:15 PM (Summer Session)



Diggers Class
(5 & 6 year old Kindergarteners)



Our Diggers Class is the perfect bridge between our preschool program and our school-aged recreational program. Children in this class, who are currently enrolled in Kindergarten at school, will dig deeper into the skills that they have learned in our preschool program and apply it to more challenging skills that will be important in our school-age program. This class meets for one hour and is chalked full of fun!


MONDAYS 3:30-4:30 PM (Summer Session)



Builders Class
(Beginners ages 6 & up)



Come build strength, flexibility, confidence, friendships, and new skills with us in this fun hour long school-age recreational class. Some of the key skills being taught in this class are handstands, power hurdle roundoffs, chin-up pullovers on bars, can openers on the balance beam, and handstand flat backs just to name a few. Our builders will build upon one skill and drill at a time to learn skills at their own pace.


THURSDAYS 6:00-7:00 PM (Summer Session)





Imagineers Class
(Intermediate ages 6 & up)



Ever imagine being a successful, amazing gymnast? In this class children will learn what it takes to be a great gymnast. Form & technique and conditioning are focused heavily in this hour and fifteen minute fun class. Children will learn exciting skills such as back walkovers, front limbers, cartwheels on the low beam, mill circles on bar, dive rolls, and back handsprings on the trampoline just to name a few. Gymnasts will also start to learn mini gymnastics routines and cheer each other on as they accomplish new and exciting skills!


MONDAYS 4:45-6:00 PM (Summer Session)



Architects Class
(Advanced ages 7 & up)



Class coming soon!!



combo classes





Does your child love gymnastics but want a little something extra to go along with it? Check out our unique specialty classes that combine stories, dance, cheerleading, art, intro to sports, and so much more to go along with our top notch gymnastics curriculum.



DanceNastics Class
(3-5 year olds)



Perfect for little ones who love to flip and twirl! Athletes will get an introduction in both the wonderful world of gymnastics and dance, which includes multiple forms of dance. No special attire is required.


THURSDAYS 5:00-5:45 PM (Summer Session)



SportsNastics Class
(3-5 year olds)



Let's explore the wonderful world of sports! Each week will include gymnastics instruction as well as an introduction into another sport. Some of these additional sports include baseball, soccer, basketball, golf, and bowling. We will focus on improving hand eye coordination, crossing mid-line, agility, and will learn to work together as a team.


MONDAYS 11:30-12:15 PM (Spring Session)
THURSDAYS 11:00-11:45 AM (Spring Session)

WEDNESDAYS 7:00-7:45 PM (Summer Session)



CheerNastics Class
(6-9 year olds)



Give me a Y, E, and S...YES we love gymnastics and cheerleading! There are a lot of similarities between the two sports so let's combine it all into one fun class. The class will focus heavily on floor and tumbling moves, jumps, and balancing skills. Athletes will also learn cheer terminology, chants, mini routines, and pom.


WEDNESDAYS 6:00-7:00 PM (Spring Session)

MONDAYS 6:30-7:30 PM (Summer Session)



ArtNastics Class
(6-9 year olds)



Let your creativity shine! In this hour long class children will have the opportunity to express themselves through creative movement and art. Gymnasts will learn skills at their own pace and skill level. We will also focus on a variety of art techniques and materials that includes painting, sculpting, drawing, making collages, etc.


TUESDAYS 12:45-1:45 PM (Summer Session)



Somersaults & Stories
(2 & 3 year old Parent & Tot)



Get your toddler a head start and ready for preschool with the fun and educational class! The class consists of gymnastics instruction, a story, and an activity that goes along with the weekly theme. Your child will practice coloring, sorting, counting, matching, tracing, and so much more!


FRIDAYS: 11:15-12:15 PM (Spring Session)



ASL in Action



ASL in Action I - Parent & Tot Class (ages 2-4)
Learn beginning American Sign Language with your little one in this Parent/Tot class. We will focus on interactive signs with relevant meaning to preschoolers, including animals, food, and family. Practice body awareness activities and intro yoga poses as we keep our class fun and full of movement!

TUESDAYS 9:00-9:45 AM (Summer Session)


ASL in Action II (ages 5-7)
School-age kids will learn American Sign Language basics in this interactive, energetic class. Each week will focus on learning functional signs that children can use to communicate full thoughts in ASL, such as: Introductions & Fingerspelling; Expressing Feelings; & Asking Questions. During class we will dance, jump, and yoga stretch to keep our bodies just as active as our minds!

TUESDAYS 10:00-11:00 AM (Summer Session)


ASL classes are taught by Miss Ashley, a former teacher of the Deaf/HH (ages 3-12).



Reading & Roundoffs
(Incoming Pre-K & Kindergarteners)



That transition to "big kid school" is an exciting and sometimes even a scary time for both children and parents. Let us help prepare your child both physically, mentally, and socially for that move! In this class we will use the power of stories to teach important life lessons and academic benchmarks that are essential for school. Children will also learn gymnastics and play games to help build self-confidence and team work skills.


WEDNESDAYS 9:30-11:00 AM (Summer Session)



Summer BookNastics
(Incoming 1st-3rd Graders)



Looking for a fun way to keep your child's mind and body active this summer? Look no further! Each week your child will be assigned reading to be completed at home from their chapter book. We will cover both fiction and nonfiction text in this class. During class we will take advantage of the beautiful summer weather to read and discuss the stories outdoors. The class will also include games and will give the children the opportunity to learn gymnastics skills at their own pace and ability level.


WEDNESDAYS 1:00-2:30 PM (Summer Session)



SPECIAL EVENTS





Check back for updated dates and times! Thank you for your patience as we settle into a new location and during our slow re-opening. We look forward to being able to continue to add more events in the near future!



Open Gym: Play & Learn



A great opportunity to work on, improve, and learn new gymnastics skills. Come burn off some energy with us! Children as young as our early walkers and up are welcome to come play.

**TIME TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!**

CURRENT ENROLLED FAMILIES: $5 per child/$3 per additional child
NON ENROLLED FAMILIES: $10 per child/$5 per additional child



Holiday Events



**Check back about our next holiday event**



Summer Camps



MY FIRST CAMPS: Parent & Tot ages 18 months - 3 year olds. $20 per child/$5 per additional child.
WEDNESDAY, June 2nd 10:00-11:15 AM - Baby Shark Theme
TUESDAY, August 17th 5:30-6:45 PM - ABC Zoo Theme


MINIS CAMPS: Drop-off ages 3-5. $25 per child/$10 per additional child.
TUESDAY, July 6th 9:30-11:30 AM - Cheer Camp
TUESDAY, July 27th 5:30-7:30 PM - Blues Clues & YOU Theme


SCHOOL-AGE CAMPS: Drop-off. $30 per child/$15 per additional child.
WEDNESDAY, July 7th 10:00-12:30 PM - Mario Party Camp (ages 5-10)
WEDNESDAY, July 14th 9:30-12:00 PM - Water Wars Camp (ages 4-9)
THURSDAY, July 15th 1:30-4:00 PM - The Great Outdoors Camp (ages 5-10)
FRIDAY, July 23rd 9:30-12:00 PM - Summer Olympics Camp (ages 4-9)

*Registration closes one week before each camp*



Skill Clinics



$15 per child/$10 per additional child

WEDNESDAY, June 2nd 12:30-1:45 PM - Backbends & Back Handsprings (ages 6-10)


THURSDAY, July 15th 6:00-7:15 PM - Cartwheels & Roundoffs (ages 4-8)


FRIDAY, August 13th 10:30-11:45 AM - Casts & Pullovers (ages 5-9)


*Registration closes one week before each clinic*



Mommy's Day Out Program



Coming fall of 2021!



Movie Night
(4-9 year olds)



Parents can enjoy a night to yourselves while we entertain the kids! Our evening will consist of gymnastics, a movie (TBD), and a snack. Every child will get their own bag of chips, blueberries, and a water bottle.


SATURDAY, June 26th 5:30-8:00 PM
$25 per child/$10 per additional child

*Must register by Saturday, June 19th*



Gym-n-Games Night
(5-10 year olds)



Drop off your children for a fun night of gymnastics and games! Children will enjoy playing a wide variety of games such as board games and cornhole. Snack of pretzels, carrot sticks, and a water bottle will be provided for every child.


FRIDAY, July 30th 5:30-8:00 PM
$25 per child/$10 per additional child

*Must register by Friday, July 23rd*






Princess Night
(4-8 year olds)



Calling all princess lovers! Join us for a very special evening of tumbling & twirling. Cinderella from The Party People LLC will be leading the children through dance moves and a story. Each child will have their picture taken with her as well as design their own princess crown.


FRIDAY, June 11th 5:30-7:30 PM
$30 per child/$20 per additional child drop-off event

*Must register by Friday, June 4th*






Flips & Frosting Night
(7-10 year olds)



We are teaming up with Gram's Goodies Bakery for a fun and delicious night of gymnastics and baking! We will learn how to follow a recipe, gather and measure ingredients, create delicious no-bake cookies, and learn to frost some yummy sugar cookies. Each child will receive several cookies to take home and will enjoy a couple during class.


TUESDAY, June 22nd from 6:00-8:00 PM
$25 per child/$20 per additional child drop-off event

Personalized aprons may be purchased with your child's name on it as a keepsake from the event for just an additional $10. You can choose between green, blue, pink, or yellow for the font color.

*Must register by Tuesday, June 15th*






End of Summer Pajama Dance Party Night
(4-10 year olds)



Celebrate the end of summer with a pajama dance party! Come dressed in your favorite pj's and get ready to cuddle up during story time, flip, and dance the night away.


MONDAY, August 16th 6:00-8:00 PM
$20 per child/$10 per additional child drop-off event

*Must register by Monday, August 9th*






Learning Ladder Gymnastics



Phone #: (440) 897-1681
E-Mail: jen@learningladdergym.com

9447 Olde 8 Road
Northfield, Oh 44067









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Why learning ladder?



our blueprint for success:



Here at Learning Ladder we believe each child is unique and special and deserves a supportive and compassionate environment where they can grow and reach their fullest

potential both physically, socially, and academically.



Our program can be compared to that of designing a blueprint for building a house...


*Houses are all unique and individual to its owner - our programs are truly special and unlike our fellow competitors. We offer many specialty programs in addition to our high quality gymnastics classes so whether you want to do gymnastics just for fun or are looking to train at a higher level there is something for everyone!


*Houses need a solid foundation - in order to learn more challenging gymnastics skills you need to have a solid foundation and at Learning Ladder that's what we do. Our classes start at the age of 2. From the very beginning we teach correct terminology and proper form and technique to get our gymnasts off on the right path.


*Houses need floor plans - we take great pride in our creative lesson plans that not only build upon each other but also are a ton of FUN! Our weekly themes makes each class different than the previous one.


*Houses need contractors and other professionals to build it correctly - our instructors not only are well versed in gymnastics but also have specialties in other areas that they incorporate into the classes. We are certified teachers, mothers, ect.


*Houses need to be decorated to feel like home - we love being a small business and truly getting to know the families that we serve. In fact, we consider them all apart of our extended family! When you walk through our doors it should feel like coming home. Even though we all have different personalities and likes (same as how some homeowners prefer granite counter tops or gray wall paint) we not only support that individuality but in fact celebrate it.


So while it takes a lot of time, effort, planning, and love that goes into building a house we know that it is all worth it in the end. We want our students to LEARN and take the proper steps to climb the LADDER of success!