Flip Into Gymnastics!

Gymnastics is one of the most comprehensive lifestyle exercise programs available to children and adults. This fun and challenging sport combines strength, flexibility, speed, balance, coordination, power and discipline. Our professional instructors and state-of-the-art equipment give participants a better experience in a variety of activities, including dance, tumbling or cheer.

Gymnasts develop self-confidence and positive attitudes while practicing skills, strength, flexibility and balance. Focus on skill development is through strong basics and progressions following the USA Gymnastics guidelines.

Traditional gymnastics from beginners to adults.
Ages 5+

Recreational

Gymnastics for preschool age kids of all skill ranges.
Ages 18mo to 5

Preschool

Programs like tumbling, cheer, cirque and parkour.
Ages 3+

Specialty

Competitive gymnastics teams and meets.
Ages 6+

Teams

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Something For Everyone

New Standardized Curriculum

We’ve standardized our gymnastics programs across San Diego to provide our gymnasts with a clear path to advance their skills. View our Gymnastics Progression Path Guide!

gymnastics levels

The Y is the starting point for many 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.

Also, we have programs for adults who want to develop their skills and balance. 

Many of our YMCAs offer gymnastics, cheer and tumbling classes for children and adults. Check the program finder for options at all locations. The locations listed below offer a full progressive gymnastics program: 

Specialty Gymnastics Programming

Clinics and Private Lessons

Private and semi-private lessons provide individualized instruction to help achieve specific goals and get to the next level. This personalized focus helps gymnasts advance their skills at a rapid pace. Lessons provide skill or goal specific instruction to help gymnasts advance their skills at a rapid pace.

Clinics are a great way to improve your gymnastic skills, too. With the extended time practicing, your child will be able to master and perfect their skills, especially those ones that are a little more difficult.

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Open Gym

Open Gym is a time for gymnasts of all ages to jump, tumble, explore and practice their training outside of class. This is a great environment to meet new friends while working on new skills and enjoy the sport of gymnastics.

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Parents Night Out

Drop your children off in a safe, fun, structured environment while you enjoy the evening off. Kids will have fun practicing gymnastics skills, play games and enjoying free play. We welcome members and participants to join in on the fun.

Parents' Night Out Events Coming Back Soon


Specialized Events

parents night out of gymnastics

Birthday Parties

Bounce, swing and jump at our gymnastics party. Enjoy the gym with our gymnastics coaches leading safe activities then celebrate with presents and food in a separate party space! 

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Corporate Events

Ever try to learn a routine together as a group or jump into a foam pit? There's no better way to build comradery than with gymnastics focus activities. Bring a large or small group and gain access to our facilities for your whole office and have fun bouncing, running and jumping through our gyms. Call your local branch to make a reservation.

Specialized Events Not Currently Offered


Gymnastics Policies & FAQ's

The health and safety of our participants and staff continue to be our top priority. Additionally, there are things that our gymnasts must know and bring to our classes. Our gymnastics programs follow state, local and federal guidelines to ensure a safe experience.

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