Youth Program (Ages 4 -17)
Sokol Explorers (4 - 5 years old): co-ed
This class teaches basic gymnastics through games and guided-exploration. It enhances motor skills development, confidence, coordination, self-awareness and listening skills. Children under 4 years old should participate in at least one session of Tiny Tumblers before enrolling in this course.
Level 1 (5 - 11 years old ): co-ed
Students will concentrate on learning the foundation skills for floor exercise, balance beam, bars, vault and trampoline with an emphasis on increasing their strength and flexibility. We do our best to group by age/ability.
Level 2/3: Girls
This is an invitation-only class. Students learn more advanced skills floor exercise, balance beam, bars, vault and trampoline.
Beginner/Intermediate Gymnastics (10+)
This is a co-ed, multi-level class for older kids with or without previous gymnastics experience. Emphasis is on tumbling skills, with some work on apparatus. The instructor will tailor the class to each athlete's skill-level by assigning individualized skills and drills that will develop strength and flexibility based on each student's personal goals. Students in this class must have strong listening skills and be able to work independently at times when the instructor is helping other students in class.
Boys Beginner/Intermediate Gymnastics (7 -14 years)
This is a multi-level class for boys with or without previous gymnastics experience. Students will concentrate on learning the foundation skills for floor exercise, side horse, horizontal bar, rings, parallel bars and vault. The instructor will tailor the class to each athlete's skill-level by assigning individualized skills and drills that will develop strength and flexibility based on each student's personal goals. Students in this class must have strong listening skills and be able to work independently at times when the instructor is helping other students in class.
