Clifton Park, NY Gymnastics Center
Student/Instructor Ratio (10:1)
This class is designed for our tiniest tumblers. Motor skills (both fine and gross) are developed through basic gymnastics and movement on a number of gymnastic events. Parent participation is required at this age which offers a unique bonding experience. While developing motor skills and coordination is a valued aspect of this class, the most important thing is FUN! We incorporate music, games, and dancing into our lesson plans! Most of the class time is structured but there will be many opportunities for ‘free play’ which will allow the parent to roam freely about the gym (or selected area) with their child. Aside from the FUN and physical benefits gained in this class, it is also an excellent opportunity for socialization not only between the children but for the parents as well.
Student/Instructor Ratio (6:1)
This is the first class where children can experience gymnastics away from parental supervision. At this age, our curriculum will continue to develop motor skills through gymnastics. We also place an emphasis on building self confidence and learning how to appropriately act in a group setting of peers. Yearly lesson plans that involve unique activities will change every two weeks. This will keep children inspired and eager to learn and grow! All the gymnastic events are experienced as well as the trampoline and Tumbl Trak. A lot of our equipment is designed precisely for children in this age group. FUN is still the name of the game in our preschool program!
Must be fully potty trained to be in any Little Flipper class
Student/Instructor Ratio (8:1)
Girls 6 to 12 years
Our girls recreational program follows yearly lesson plans that change every two weeks. This method keeps things fresh while reinforcing core gymnastics moves and positions that will help to develop skills and foster mastery. Our students train on all olympic events as well as the trampoline and Tumbl Trak. Just as in our programs for younger gymnasts, we incorporate music, games, and unique activities that enhance their experience at Cartwheels. Our goal in this program is to teach exceptional gymnastics in a FUN and safe manner.
Boys 6 to 12 years
The boys recreational class follows the girls recreational program closely. The events and teaching methods are slightly altered to benefit the way young boys learn. They will spend the class learning safe gymnastics that is full of high energy which will leave them nice and calm for you!
Student/Instructor Ratio (8:1)
Our advanced program is for gymnasts who have already obtained a mastery of gymnastics past the basic level. Girls in this program will learn gymnastics at a higher level while still focusing on form and progressions which will lead to quicker and safer learning of more difficult gymnastic elements. This program will also contain conditioning and flexibility stations as being strong and flexible is essential in developing more advanced gymnastics.
Student/Instructor Ratio (8:1)
These classes are for cheerleaders wanting to develop their tumbling skills or for children who want to focus on learning gymnastics on the floor, trampoline and Tumbl Trak. Basic skills and progressions are emphasized which will ultimately lead to faster mastery of more difficult tumbling skills.
