Gymnastics Programs

Find your balance with gymnastics at the Y!

Gymnastics coach helping a child on a balance beam inside a gymnastics facility

Staying active during the school year and summer can help kids and teens maintain their overall wellness. Gymnastics is a great activity to get kids involved while helping them socialize, learn new skills, and persevere through challenges.

At the Y we balance skill improvement with fun in every gymnastics class. Explore our catalog of gymnastics class options and get ready for our next session.

Gymnastics Program Options

Note: program offerings vary by branch location.

 

Toddler practicing stepping on pads inside a gymnastics studio

Parent & Child Gymnastics

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Skill Level: Beginner

This parent participation program introduces balancing, tumbling, hanging and agility skills in a fun, open environment. Short, structured experiences mixed with free play and choice. Parent participation is encouraged for support and confidence building.

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Gymnastics Level 1

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Skill Level: Beginner

Participants will work on the basic introductory skills for gymnastics. Beginner-level gymnastics focuses on foundational movement, strength, flexibility and coordination through basic skill mastery in a fun environment.

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Gymnastics Level 2

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Skill Level: Intermediate

Participants will continue to work on the basic to intermediate level skills. This class is an excellent stepping stone to more advanced levels of gymnastics and is a great way for your child to keep exploring their interest in the sport.

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Gymnastics Level 3

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Skill Level: Advanced

Participants will continue to advance in gymnastics, while continuing to review the basic and intermediate level skills. Level 3 (Advanced Gymnastics Class) is not offered at all YMCA Locations.

Youth gymnastics athlete at a competition inside a gymnastics facility

Gymnastics Level 4 (Pre-Team)

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Skill Level: Advanced

An invitation only program for advanced gymnasts. Participants receive progressive instruction on vault, uneven parallel bars, balance beam, and floor-exercise while focusing on strength and flexibility.

Gymnastics instructor helping youth gymnastics athlete on uneven bar at Haverford Y's Gymnastics Center

Boys Gymnastics

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Skill Level: Varies

Boys who are beginner level gymnasts will experience and learn the basics of the sport. This includes conditioning, flexibility techniques, and instruction on a variety of gymnastics apparatus.

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Preschool Gymnastics

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Skill Level: Beginner

Incorporates the basic principles of balance, strength and flexibility to develop gymnastics skills. We use age appropriate equipment to ensure the safest and most effective learning environment.

Gymnastics trainer helping a youth gymnastics athlete at a Haverford Y's Gymnastics Center

Tumbling

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Skill Level: Beginner

Participants will work on the basics of acrobatics/tumbling skills. This class is designed to use floor-exercise matting along with additional training tools to assist with the progression of tumbling skills.

Youth gymnastics athlete tumbling at Haverford Y's Gymnastics Center

Ninja Gymnastics

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Skill Level: Beginner

A "ninja-type" gymnastics class that combines elements of gymnastics and parkour. Participants build strength, agility, and coordination through activities like rolls, jumps, and obstacle course navigation.

Youth gymnastics athlete on bar at Haverford Y's Gymnastics Center

Gymnastics for Homeschoolers

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Skill Level: Beginner

A gymnastics class offered for individuals during the daytime school hours. This class is specific to individuals who participate in a home school program as part of their physical education requirement.

Gymnastics Teams

Our YMCA Gymnastics teams provide a positive, structured environment focused on developing strength, flexibility and skill in a fun, safe and nurturing atmosphere. Through competitive programs, athletes learn the value of teamwork, sportsmanship and the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Find gymnastics teams at the following branch locations:

Gymnastics teaches athletes lessons they can carry with them throughout their lives. Our gymnasts achieve success at all levels of competition. Find out how your child can get involved with one of our teams!

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Session Dates

Late Fall Program Session

Session Dates: November 2, 2026 – December 20, 2026

Registration: October 14, 2026 – November 15, 2026

Browse Programs Starting: October 5, 2026

Priority Family Registration Opens: October 12, 2026

Winter Program Session

Session Dates: January 4, 2027 – February 21, 2027

Registration: December 16, 2026 – January 17, 2027

Browse Programs Starting: December 7, 2026

Priority Family Registration Opens: December 14, 2026

Early Spring Program Session

Session Dates: March 1, 2027 – April 18, 2027

Registration: February 10, 2027 – March 14, 2027

Browse Programs Starting: February 1, 2027

Priority Family Registration Opens: February 8, 2027

Late Spring Program Session

Session Dates: April 26, 2027 – June 13, 2027

Registration: April 7, 2027 – May 9, 2027

Browse Programs Starting: March 29, 2027

Priority Family Registration Opens: April 5, 2027

Summer Program Session

Session Dates: June 21, 2027 – August 15, 2027

Registration: May 26, 2027 – July 11, 2027

Browse Programs Starting: May 17, 2027

Priority Family Registration Opens: May 24, 2027

Early Fall Program Session

Session Dates: September 7, 2027 – October 24, 2027

Registration: August 18, 2027 – September 19, 2027

Browse Programs Starting: August 9, 2027

Priority Family Registration Opens: August 16, 2027

Current Gymnastics Program Offerings

Find an amazing gymnastics program that will challenge your child to learn and grow! Below you will find pricing and availability for programs that are open for registration or are opening soon. If you see there is only one spot left in a class, make sure to sign up before it's gone!

Parents can also view all the programs the Y has to offer. We can't wait to see you in an upcoming class!

Private and Semi Private Swim Lessons

Private Swim Packages:

Five Session

  • Members: five lesson package - $185
  • Non-members: five lesson package - $370

One Session

  • Members: one lesson package - $45
  • Non-members: one lesson package - $90

Semi-Private Swim Packages:

  • Members: five lesson package - $140
  • Non-members: five lesson package - $280

Members who are interested in lessons can register or make a registration request through our member portal. Private and semi-private lessons are only available at select branches.