Gymnastics at Dan McKinney Family YMCA
Stretch Your Limits
Welcome to Dan McKinney Family YMCA gymnastics, where toddlers to teens (and adults, too!) can grow strong, get confident, find balance and jump into fun. Based on the skills, levels and progressions developed by USA Gymnastics, our gymnasts learn in an encouraging atmosphere as they build skills to progress through each level of the program.
Location and Contacts
Dan McKinney Family YMCA
8355 Cliffridge Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 453-3483
See directions
Our Staff
Program Director: Melina Bradley • [email protected]
Program Coordinator: Kylie Savage • [email protected]
Registering for Classes
Class registration is available up to three months in advance. Classes are often full; we suggest registering 3-4 weeks in advance to ensure your child gets the class day/time you want.
Our Programs
Preschool Gymnastics — Walking to Age 5
The preschool gymnastics program offers age-appropriate instruction to help children gain coordination, balance, listening, social and motor skills — all in a fun gymnastics environment.
- Gymventures
- Transitional Gymventures — Ages 2-3
- Gymventures 3 — Ages 3-4
- Gymventures 4 — Ages 4-5
- Gymventures 5 — Ages 5-6
- Hotshots — Ages 3-5
- Little Ninjas — Ages 3-5
Progressive Gymnastics — Ages 4-17
Our progressives program includes Level 1, 2, 3 and pre-team classes. These levels will begin with a 15-minute warm-up and stretch followed by rotations on different gymnastics equipment including floor, bars, beams, vault and air trak. Each class will emphasize learning proper techniques and increasing strength, flexibility and confidence.
- Boys Level 1 — Ages 4-6
- Boys Level 2 — Ages 7+
- Novice — Ages 6+
- Level 1 — Ages 6+
- Level 2 — Ages 6+
- Level 3 — Ages 6+
- Pre-Team — Ages 6+
Other Programs
- Gymnastics Birthday Party
- Teen Tumbling — Ages 11+
- Gymnastics Camps
See the day camp section for week-long camps in winter, spring and summer. - Parkour — Ages 6-17
- Adult Parkour — Ages 18+
- Competitive Power TeamGym — Invitation only, Level 4-7
- Private and Semi-Private Lessons
- Open Gym
- Preschool Open Gym - Walking - Age 4
- Open Gym - Ages 5-13
- Advanced/Adult Open Gym - Ages 12+ or Level 3/Pre-Team
Open Gym
Session Type
Preschool (Walking to Age 4)
Youth (Ages 5-13)
Advanced/Adult
(Ages 12+ or Level 3/Pre-Team)
Time/Day
9:00 - 10:00am, Monday - Friday
3:30 - 4:30pm, Saturday
4:30 - 5:30pm, Saturday
Fee (member/participant)
$0/$15
$0/$15
$0/$15
Preschool: Parent must be with child at all times. Adults may not be on the equipment.
Youth: Space is limited. Passes are available one hour prior to start time.
Advanced/Adult: Must pick up pass from front desk. Adults may participate, but may not spot or coach children.
Private Lessons
Private lessons are available by appointment. Private lessons can provide extra time to work on specific skills or routines, especially before try-outs or skill evaluations.
Private Training
Member:
Participant :
30 minutes
$28
$35
45 minutes
$36
$45
Semi-Private Training (2 people; price is per person)
Member:
Participant:
30 minutes
$19
$24
45 minutes
$22
$28
Drop-in Classes
Drop-in classes are available. Call the membership or gymnastics office to for availability.
Class Length
40 minutes
55 minutes
85 minutes
Member
$17
$19
$22
Participant
$21
$24
$28d
General Information for Progressive Program
Class Size
Progressive classes have a ratio of 1:8. Depending on registration, there may be fewer than 8.
Attire for Classes
- Girls: Leotards or comfortable shorts and T-shirt with bare feet. Avoid clothes with zippers, snaps, and buttons. Hair must be pulled back. No jewelry or gum.
- Boys: Athletic shorts and T-shirt with bare feet. Avoid clothes with zippers, snaps, and buttons. Hair must be pulled back. No jewelry or gum.
Checking in for Classes
On the first week of each month, check-in is required and a check-in table will be located outside the gymnastics facility. After the first week, check-in is not required until the first week of the next month. Check-in is required to ensure your child is registered and in the correct level. Please bring a receipt if you register on the day of class.
Make-Up Policy
Make-up classes can be scheduled on a space-available basis. Students may do one make-up class per month, and the make-up must be completed in the same session; make-ups do not carry over from month to month.
Progressing to the Next Level
To progress to the next level, a student must be able to perform all skills in their current level. Your child's instructor will inform you and your child when it's time for an evaluation.
Evaluations
Evaluations are required for Hot Shots and Level 2 and above.
Parents/Guardians
- If your child is registered in the progressive program (ages 5+), and you are a YMCA member, you can use the facility during class, but you must be present to pick up your child after class.
- You may observe your child's class from the viewing area. Parents/guardians are not permitted in the gymnastics center to ensure safety of all.
Contact Us
If you have questions about the gymnastics program or classes at Dan McKinney Family YMCA, see individuals listed at the top of this page or call (858) 453-3483.