Best Gymnastics for Kids Around Columbus
Gymnastics for kids is a flipping awesome idea!
Most gyms offer early childhood classes for tots and preschoolers, introducing them to stretching, balancing and fun tricks. As children grow to love the sport, they can move onto more competitive teams. At any age, however, non-competitive and recreational tumbling classes are great ways to stay active, especially for kids who aren't really into team sports (local martial arts classes are another great option).
Here are our favorite places to take gymnastics around Columbus - like and review any you've tried!
Wendy's Gymnastic & Fitness for Children
Brittany Kozielski: Wendy's Gymnastics center is great for children ages 1-12. Providing all different levels of difficulty for the ability levels. This center is focused on building your child's self esteem through fun and safe gymnastics activities. The 10,000+ sq foot air-conditioned gym has an in-ground loose foam pit, an in-ground trampoline and an in-ground and above ground tumble-track. This facility has all the bells and whistles and is prepared for gymnastics events.
Ages: 1 - 12
Cost: recreational classes are $79 - $109 per 4 week session
Rock Solid Academy
Brittany Kozielski: Rock Solid Academy specializes in cheerleading and gymnastics. Rock Solid class schedules run every four weeks. They also offer competitive teams in all different levels and recreational classes.
Ages: 2+
Cost: recreational classes are $96 - $144 per 8 week session
Universal Gymnasts
Brittany Kozielski: Universal Gymnasts company hopes to develop each child to their full potential in a safe and enjoyable environment. They will provide your gymnast with a highly trained staff that will get them to the level they hope to achieve. Offering rec classes as well as competition teams, Universal Gymnasts is sure to have something for you.
Ages: 1+
Cost: contact for pricing
Worthington Youth Boosters Gymnastics
Brittany Kozielski: Worthington Youth Boosters offers both basic gymnastics classes as well as a recreational competitive gymnastics team. There are tryouts for the competitive level.
Ages: 3+
Cost: recreational classes are $75 - $100 per 8 week session
Fliptastic! Gymnastics
Brittany Kozielski: A gymnastics program that hopes to create a fun, safe environment for children that will build physical confidence and body awareness that will give children the drive they need for any athletic adventure. A great facility with over 13,000 sq feet of fun. Offering small class sizes and holiday fun this facility has something for everyone. There are recreational classes, competitive teams as well as great options for birthdays.
Ages: 2+
Cost: recreational classes are $158 - $274 per 12 week session
Gotta Flip Twisters
Brittany Kozielski: There are many different courses available at Gotta Flip Twisters. The Gymnastics course focuses on four events: vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor-exercise. Their classes focus on the development that has been established by the United States Artistic Gymnastics Association. There are basic skill classes, competitive team and even camps and clinics available depending on your desire for your gymnast.
Ages: 3 - 18
Cost: recreational classes are $45 - $70 per 4 week session
Aerial Acrobatic Classes - Aerotique Columbus
Hannah Scott: If your child is the type to climb and swing like a monkey on every playground you encounter, they will LOVE the circus arts classes at Aerotique Columbus! The Youth Beginner Aerial class includes the low flying trapeze, silks, and rings. The Youth Acrobatics/Tumbling Class spends more time on the ground with tumbling, flips, partner acrobatics, and more. Classes are 45 minutes long, and preregistration is required -- check here for scheduling information.
Cost: $60/month (4 weekly sessions)
Gym Skills Gymnastics & Tumbling
Brittany Kozielski: Gym Skills Gymnastics is a unique center that offers two types of gymnastics: traditional instruction at the Gym Skills Main Gym and remote instruction through the Gym Skills Mobile Gym. There are several different levels of classes depending upon age and skill level as well as a competitive team.
Ages: walking+
Cost: recreational classes are $61 - $105 per 4 week session
Dublin Dance Centre & Gymnastics
Brittany Kozielski: Dublin Dance Centre & Gymnastics offers a wide variety of art forms to study. Classes are divided based upon age and level of skill. The classes run from fall to spring. There is an 8 week summer program available as well, or even try a summer camp. There are also classes offered for those with special needs. These classes will help to develop your child's cognitive and physical skills.
Ages: 2.5+
Cost: contact for pricing
The Little Gym of Polaris
Brittany Kozielski: A non-competitive gymnastics studio specializing in gymnastics, dance, karate and music. Perfect for ages 4 months up to 12 years. Their gymnastics classes are for grade school, pre-K, and parent/child. The Little Gym of Polaris is all about 3 dimensional learning. A philosophy they have established focusing on three holistic dimensions—Brain Boost!, Get Moving!, and Citizen Kid! They are a fun environment but take children's development very seriously. This company also offers other fun classes and even great birthday party and camp options.
Ages: 4 months -12 years
Cost: contact for pricing
Cyclone Gymnastics
Brittany Kozielski: Cyclone Gymnastics is a company that offers classes for different skill levels. They provide regular classes with small class sizes as well as competitive teams. There is everything from parent tot classes to preschool classes as well as regular gymnastics and tumbling classes. You can join at anytime with their continuous enrollment.
Ages: 3+
Cost: recreational classes are $68 - $98 per 4 week session
Buckeye Gymnastics
Brittany Kozielski: Buckeye Gymnastics believes children should be participants and not observers. They have been around for over 30 years and are one of the most popular and successful programs in Ohio. The program offers different age level classes as well as competition teams, birthday parties, and summer camps.
Ages: preschool+
Cost: recreational classes are $82 - $143 per 4 week session
The Bounce Club
Brittany Kozielski: The Bounce Club offers private, semi-private and small group lessons by appointment only for kids looking to improve certain skills. Focus is on mastering motions, stretching, body position, and jumps/tumbling on the trampolines and mats.
Ages: all
Cost: contact for pricing
Gym X-Treme
Brittany Kozielski: At Gym X-treme you can enroll your gymnast at any time. There are several different recreational class options as well as competitive team options. There are fun spring break and summer camps. If you would like to just give Gym X-Treme a try they offer open gym times as well.
Ages: preschool+
Cost: recreational classes are $50 - $125 per 4 week session
Columbus Gymnastics Academy
Brittany Kozielski: Columbus Gymnastics Academy has been around for over 35 years. They offer both competitive gymnastics as well as recreational gymnastics classes. In addition, they have many sorts of other special activities and birthday parties at their center.
Ages: 10 months+
Cost: recreational classes are $170 per 11 week session
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