Preschool Gymnastics
Gymnastics Classes for Preschoolers
Pinnacle Gymnastics offers a variety of gymnastics classes for preschoolers. These classes introduce organized activity in a safe, welcoming environment. Preschool gymnastics teaches children to listen to directions and take turns. It also introduces social skills with peers and adults (coaches).
Mini Jitter Bug Gymnastics (Age 2 1/2) – Coed
30 Minutes
Prerequisite: None
This class if for those two year olds that are ready to enter the gym happily without parental assistance. Children will be taught basic gymnastics skills. Emphasis will be placed on coordination. Gymnastics classes for preschoolers begin with a warm up and stretch followed by instruction on vault, bars, beam, and floor. Students will love our interactive props and games that make learning fun!
Skills include: forward roll, horsie kick, around the world, walks on beam, and climbing. Class ratio around 5:1.
Jitter Bug Gymnastics (Age 3)
30 minutes
Prerequisite: None
This class consists of three year olds that are beginning in gymnastics. Children will be taught basic gymnastics skills on all four apparatus (vault, bars, beam, and floor) by participating in skill stations. Emphasis will be placed on teamwork and coordination. Our three year old preschool gymnastics classes keep kids moving the entire class. A moving child is a learning child!
Skills include: straddle roll, flapjack, horsie kick, around the world, walks on beam, and basic body positions. Class ratio around 6:1.
Rollie Pollie Gymnastics (Ages 4 or Mastery of Jitter Bugs)
30 minutes
Prerequisite: Mastery of Jitter Bugs or 4 Years Old
This class consists of four year old beginners and three year olds who have mastered the Jitter Bug skill set. Children will be taught basic gymnastics skills on all four apparatus (vault, bars, beam, and floor) by participating in skill stations. Emphasis will be placed on teamwork and coordination.
Skills include: forward roll, backward roll down wedge, handstands, around the world, hurdle and walks on beam. Class ratio around 6:1.
Grasshopper Gymnastics (Ages 3.5-5)
45 minutes
Prerequisite: Mastery of Rollie Pollies
This class consists of three and a half to five-year olds who have mastered the Rollie Pollie skill set. Children will learn more advanced skills that incorporate strength and balance on all four apparatus.
Skills include: backward roll, handstand, pullover, cartwheel, walks on beam, and run to hurdle. Class ratio around 6:1.
5/6 Beginner Gymnastics
50 minutes
Prerequisite: None
This class consists of five year olds that are new to gymnastics. Gymnasts in this class do not need any gymnastics experience. Activities will include introductory skills that incorporate strength, flexibility, coordination, and balance.
Skills include: forward and backward roll, cartwheel, pull over, glide swings, and straight jump. Class ratio around 7:1.
Gymnastics Extended Learning Time (ELT)
3 hours, Shawnee only
Prerequisite: None
This class consists of 2.5-5 year olds that are new to gymnastics. This class goes beyond traditional gymnastics to focus on fine and gross motor skills that promote kindergarten readiness. In addition to spending time in the gym, centers involving colors, shapes, patterns, letters, and phonics are used to promote physical and mental development.
Preschool Drop In Gymnastics (Ages 6 and under)
Wanting to get gymnastics in but can’t commit to a weekly class? Join us for Preschool Drop In Gymnastics. This drop in group has access to our equipment in a safe, supervised environment. Children can participate in skill stations from the current week’s lesson plans and find a favorite place to play. Parent supervision is required.
Offered September 1st through May 31st.
The mission of Pinnacle Gymnastics, Dance, and Ninja is to empower youth to reach their physical and mental potential through sport.