GYMNASTICS AT THE Jackie Robinson FAMILY YMCA
Build Strength, Skills & Confidence with Your Friends at the Y
Get ready for movement, fun and confidence-building at the Y! Our new gymnastics and parkour programs provide a safe, supportive and encouraging environment where children can stay active, build coordination and develop new skills while having fun.
Location and Contacts
Jackie Robinson Family YMCA Gymnastics
151 YMCA Way
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 264-0144
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Questions?
- Department Head Esme Pena • cpena@ymcasd.org
interest list
We’re thrilled to share that youth gymnastics programming for is coming soon to Jackie Robinson Family YMCA. Be in the know about upcoming classes, and tell us what programming is of interest to you and your family! For more information please email cpena@ymcasd.org.
Register online or call (619) 264-0144 for support. We have standardized our gymnastics curriculum and classes to support a clear path to advance in our programs. For information on which class to register for, please email jmonterroso@ymcasd.org.
FIND A CLASS
PRESCHOOL GYMNASTICS
Our preschool gymnastic classes give your child a fun physical activity in a safe environment. This is a great way to introduce your child to developing fine social, listening, balance and motor skills. Registration coming soon – join our interest list.
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Parent/Child Gymnastics
Ages 18 months – 3 years
Accompanied by a caregiver, children ages 18 months to 2.9 years learn to be comfortable in a gymnasium setting while setting the stage for a healthy lifestyle. This safe, fun and supportive environment enhances motor development and eye-hand coordination allowing your child to develop both physical and mental skills through various skill-focused rotations and free playtime.
Preschool Gymnastics
Ages 3–5 years
Preschoolers will increase their confidence transitioning into an independent class and learning new skills on gymnastics equipment including trampoline, bars, beam and floor. Children must be able to separate from their parents and follow directions from a coach. Obstacle courses, parachutes, songs and other tools are used to develop balance, coordination, flexibility and strength through various skill-focused rotations to enhance motor development and eye-hand coordination.
Preschool Parkour
Ages 3–5 years
Preschoolers are introduced to movement through fun, age-appropriate games and obstacle courses. Children will build balance, coordination, agility and confidence as they learn to jump, climb, crawl and explore.
RECREATIONAL GYMNASTICS
The Y is the starting point for children to learn about the importance of being active and developing healthy habits they’ll carry through their lives. Gymnastics develops strength, balance and agility. Our goal is to provide a safe, fun and encouraging environment for kids to learn gymnastics, build confidence and make new friends. Depending on the age and skill level of your child, the YMCA offers private, semi-private and group gymnastics programs. Registration coming soon – join our interest list.
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Beginner Gymnastics
Coed | Ages 5–9 years
Gymnasts learn proper technique, developing a strong foundation and increasing confidence and strength while utilizing equipment such as tumble track, bars, beam, vault and floor.
SPECIALTY GYMNASTICS
Our specialty gymnastics programs such offer unique and dynamic ways for athletes to develop strength, coordination and creativity beyond traditional gymnastics.
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Little Ninjas Gymnastics
Little Ninjas | Ages 3-5
Designed to match a preschooler’s boundless energy, introduce your little ninja to parkour while working on coordination, speed, and balance while enhancing motor development and eye-hand coordination. Rotations on various gymnastic equipment teach children to run, vault, climb, and roll over obstacles.
Homeschool Gymnastics
Homeschool | Ages 6-16
Designed with the flexibility of homeschoolers in mind, this combination level parkour class will teach athletes how to safely maneuver through their environment in a fun and creative way using parkour techniques, teaching them to use their bodies and mind to overcome any obstacle they face. Students will increase their agility, confidence, strength and flexibility in skill focused rotations while learning to run, vault, flip, climb and roll over obstacles. Coach evaluation required.
Parkour Gymnastics
Beginner Parkour | Ages 5-17
Learn to safely maneuver through your environment in a fun and creative way using parkour techniques teach how to use your body and mind to overcome any obstacle they face. Students will build their agility, confidence, strength and flexibility in skill-focused rotations while learning to run, vault, flip, climb, and roll over obstacles.
Tumbling
Tumbling Advanced* | Ages 6-17
Advanced tumbling students work on front tumbling and multiple trick skills and combinations. Tumblers refine their skills by adding multiple back handsprings, back handspring to a back tuck, back handspring to a layout, and a layout full twist. Coach evaluation is required.
