YMCA | Madison Area YMCA

Gymnastics Clinics are offered throughout the summer.

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Gymnastics One Week Preschool Kick-off to Summer Clinics
$150 for Members, $225 for Non-members

June 21 to June 25, 3.5-6yrs. M/T/W/TH/F from 9-11:45am
June 21 to June 25 3.5-6yrs. M/T/W/TH/F 12:30-3:15pm
June 28 to July 2 3.5-6yrs. M/T/W/TH/F 9-11:45am
June28 to July 2 3.5-6yrs. M/T/W/TH/F 12:30-3:15pm

Gymnastics One Week Mini Camps
Members $70, Non-members $106
July 6 to July 8 3.5-13yrs. Tu/W/Th 10:30am-12:30pm

Members $93, Non-Members $140
July 12 to July 15 3.5-13yrs. M/Tu/W/Th 10:30am-12:30pm
July 19 to July 22 3.5-13yrs. M/Tu/W/Th 10:30am-12:30pm
July 26 to July 29 3.5-13yrs. M/Tu/W/Th 10:30am-12:30pm
Aug. 2 to Aug. 5 3.5-13yrs. M/Tu/W/Th 10:30am-12:30pm
Aug. 9 to Aug. 12 3.5-13yrs. M/Tu/W/Th 10:30am-12:30pm
Aug. 16 to Aug. 19 3.5-13yrs. M/Tu/W/Th 10:30am-12:30pm
Aug. 23 to Aug. 26 3.5-13yrs. M/Tu/W/Th 10:30am-12:30pm

Gymnastics Twice Weekly Mini Camps
Members $47, Non-Members $70
July 6 to July 8 3.5-13yrs. Tu/Th 10:30am-12:30pm
July 13 to July 15 3.5-13yrs. Tu/Th 10:30am-12:30pm
July 20 to July 22 3.5-13yrs. Tu/Th 10:30am-12:30pm
July 27 to July 29 3.5-13yrs. Tu/Th 10:30am-12:30pm
Aug. 3 to Aug. 5 3.5-13yrs. Tu/Th 10:30am-12:30pm
Aug. 10 to Aug. 12 3.5-13yrs. Tu/Th 10:30am-12:30pm
Aug. 17 to Aug. 19 3.5-13yrs. Tu/Th 10:30am-12:30pm
Aug. 24 to Aug. 26 3.5-13yrs. Tu/Th 10:30am-12:30pm

Combo One Week Clinics
Members $47, Non-Members $70
Fit & Flip - July 6 to July 8 5-7yrs. Tu/Th 10:30am-12:30pm
Gym & Swim - July 13 to July 15 3.5-5yrs. Tu/Th 10:30am-12:30pm
Fit & Flip - July 20 to July 22 5-7yrs. Tu/Th 10:30am-12:30pm
Gym & Swim - July 27 to July 29 3.5-5yrs. Tu/Th 10:30am-12:30pm
Gym & Swim - August 3 to August 5 3.5-5yrs. Tu/Th 10:30am-12:30pm

Members $93, Non-Members $140
Rock & Roll - August 23 to August 26 3.5-5yrs. M/Tu/W/Th 10:30am-12:30pm

Gymnastics One Week Team Camps - Members Only
Members $53
Pre-and C - July 6 to July 8 4-15yrs. Tu/W/Th 12:30-3:30pm
A and B - July 6 to July 8 4-15yrs. Tu/W/Th 12:30-3:30pm

Members $70
Pre-and C - July 12 to July 15 4-15yrs. M/Tu/W/Th 12:30-3:30pm
Pre-and C - July 19 to July 22 4-15yrs. M/Tu/W/Th 12:30-3:30pm
Pre-and C - July 26 to July 29 4-15yrs. M/Tu/W/Th 12:30-3:30pm
Pre-and C Aug. 2to Aug. 5 4-15yrs. M/Tu/W/Th 12:30-3:30pm
Pre-and C Aug. 9 to Aug. 12 4-15yrs. M/Tu/W/Th 12:30-3:30pm
Pre-and C Aug. 16 to Aug. 19 4-15yrs. M/Tu/W/Th 12:30-3:30pm
Pre-and C Aug. 23 to Aug. 26 4-15yrs. M/Tu/W/Th 12:30-3:30pm
A and B - July 12 to July 15 4-15yrs. M/Tu/W/Th 12:30-3:30pm
A and B - July 19 to July 22 4-15yrs. M/Tu/W/Th 12:30-3:30pm
A and B - July 26 to July 29 4-15yrs. M/Tu/W/Th 12:30-3:30pm
A and B Aug. 2 to Aug. 5 4-15yrs. M/Tu/W/Th 12:30-3:30pm
A and B Aug. 9 to Aug. 12 4-15yrs. M/Tu/W/Th 12:30-3:30pm
A and B Aug. 16 to Aug. 19 4-15yrs. M/Tu/W/Th 12:30-3:30pm
A and B Aug. 23 to Aug. 26 4-15yrs. M/Tu/W/Th 12:30-3:30pm

For details and information, contact the Gymnastics Department at 973-822-9622 ext 2240.

Parent/Child Gymnastics

The following 45 minute parent-child classes offer an exciting environment for children to explore while developing strength, flexibility and social skills through a variety of age-appropriate activities including group songs, preschool scale equipment circuit, and parachute. Hands-on adult participation is required for these classes. Siblings and friends may not enter the gymnastics center during class, only the child registered for the class and their adult will be permitted in the Gymnastics Center. (Adult bringing child also requires parent/child program membership).

Gym Baby (6 months - walking) Back by Popular Demand!

Gym Toddler (steady walking - 2 years)

Gym Dandy (2 - 3 years)

Gym Pee Wee (Ages 3 - 4) New Class with new circle activities!

Sibling Gym (4 years and under)
Have more than one child who loves the gym? Sibling Gym lets parents bring 2 or more children into our gymnastics center and participate in our Parent – Child program.

Super Tot- Gym & Swim (Ages 2 - 3 years) New Combo Class!
This Parent/Child Combo class offers a 1/2 hour of fun in our gymnastics center where instructors will guide parent and child through our preschool scale equipment circuit to develop strength, flexibility and social skills followed by a 1/2 hour of swim class where instructors work with parent and child to introduce basic swimming skills, kicking and breathing techniques. (There is 15 minutes in the schedule to allow for locker room changing time.)

Jolly Jumper Jr. (3-4 years)
(Must be 3 before the first class and potty trained)
This is a transition class that gradually phases out parent participation. This is the perfect class for our Gym Dandy graduates as well as first time participants to spread their wings. Each week class will begin with a group warm up and stretch then participants will rotate through 3 separate preschool gymnastics circuits. Instructors will focus on developing gymnastics basics in conjunction with progressions toward new skills. In addition we will work on further developing listening skills and safety awareness. Once parents are phased out class will ultimately be taught as a Jolly Jumper I class.

Preschool Gymnastics

Our Preschool gymnastics program introduces students to our specialized preschool-scale equipment including balance beam, bars, vault, mini springboard and tumbling. Developing basic skills, coordination, flexibility, safety knowledge and listening skills are emphasized. Our preschool program is the best way to prepare students for our school age program. Skills taught include: Vault: straight run, hurdle, squat on. Bars: Pull over, swings, forward rolls. Balance Beam: Straight walks, small jumps, straddle mount. Floor Exercise: Forward & backward rolls, cartwheels, bridges (4 & up). Please read class descriptions carefully to make sure your child has met all prerequisites.
All participants must be potty trained and be able to attend class without parent/adult.

What should my child wear to Gymnastics class?
Do’s                                                         Dont's
Bare feet                                             No jewelry
Long hair pulled back                          No jeans
Leotards(no skirt attached)                No dresses or skirts
Leggings or sweats                            No oversized clothing
Shorts & t-shirts

Flippin' Flippers (3 1/2 - 5 years) New!
This Combo class offers a 1/2 hour of fun in our gymnastics center where instructors will guide children through our preschool scale equipment circuit to develop strength, flexibility and social skills followed by a 1/2 hour of swim class where instructors work with parent and child to introduce basic swimming skills, kicking and breathing techniques. (There is 15 minutes in the schedule to allow for locker room changing time. Staff will supervise children as they move from class to class) Parents will drop children off at the Gymnastics Center and pick them up at the Pool.

Girls Cheer Tumbling (3.5 - 4 years) New!
Learn the proper way to warm up & stretch and the proper mechanics used in performing basic tumbling skills. (Jumps, Cartwheels, Handstands, Round-offs, front & back walk-overs & more.)

Girls Cheer Tumbling (4 - 5 years) New!
Learn the proper way to warm up & stretch and the proper mechanics used in performing basic tumbling skills. (Jumps, Cartwheels, Handstands, Round-offs, front & back walk-overs & more.)

Jolly Jumper l (3 1/2 years - 4 years)
The perfect next step for our students who have graduated from our Parent/Child program and are ready to continue building on the basics they have already mastered.

Jolly Jumper ll (4 - 5 Years) Must be 4 by the first class
This class is for our 4 year old Jolly Jumper I graduates as well as new participants. New participants must be able to follow circuits and perform basic scales, rolls, and be ready to work on bridges, cartwheels and handstands.

Kinder Gymnastics ( Ages 4 1/2 -6 years )
This one-hour beginner class is perfect for our Jolly Jumper II graduates or first time participants as who are enrolled in full day Kindergarteners. Participants will be taught all Preschool Gymnastics skills listed above and much more. (This class is offered laterin the day to accommodate a full day school schedule.)

Kinder Kids (Ages 4 1/2 -6 years)
This one-hour class is perfect for our Jolly Jumper II graduates as well as first time participants who are enrolled in ½ day Kindergarten. Participants will be taught all Preschool Gymnastics skills listed above and much more.

Preschool Girls & Preschool Boys (4 – 5 years)
No experience needed. This one-hour class is offered on Saturdays for children who normally can’t attend a weekday class.

Rock -n- Roll (3 - 4 years) New!
This combo class offers a 1/2 hour of fun in our gymnastics center where students will be taught basic gymnastics skills followed by a 1/2 hour dance class where students will be introduced to an array of dance styles. (Staff will supervise children as they move from class to class.)

Triple Play (3 1/2 - 5 years) New!
This Combo class offers a 1/2 hour of Art activity in our craft room followed by a 1/2 hour of fun in our gymnastics center where instructors will guide parent and child through our preschool scale equipment circuit to develop strength, flexibility and social skills, followed by a 1/2 hour of swim class where instructors work with children to introduce basic swimming skills, kicking and breathing techniques. (There is 15 minutes in the schedule to allow for locker room changing time. Staff will supervise children as they move from class to class) Parents will drop children off at the Craft Room and pick them up at the Pool.

School Age

Private Lessons (Ages 4 and up)
Available in 30-minute and 60-minute sessions. These one-on-one sessions offer children the extra help needed to achieve their next goal.

School Age Boys Gymnastics

Boys Roller (5 years and up)

Beginner level; use of vault, floor, parallel bars, small mushroom, pommel horse, still rings.

Boys Swinger (6 years and up)

Intermediate level. Pre-requisite: Boys Roller.

Boys Kipper (7 years and up)

Advanced level. Introduction to boys’ compulsory routines & connections.

Private Lessons (Ages 4 and up)
Available in 30-minute and 60-minute sessions. These one-on-one sessions offer children the extra help needed to achieve their next goal.

School Age Girls Gymnastics

Progressive Skill Classes

Our successful Progressive Skill program offers school-age children the chance to try gymnastics for the first time, while also providing a curriculum to expand their gymnastics skills. The Madison Gymnastics program follows YMCA placement standards and USA Gymnastics skill levels to place students in classes that accurately reflect their ability.

Girls Cheer Tumbling (5 -7 years, 8 - 12 years and 13 years &up) New!
During this one-hour class students will learn the proper way to warm up & stretch and the proper mechanics used in performing basic tumbling skills used by cheerleaders. (Jumps, Cartwheels, Handstands, Round-offs, front & back walk-overs & more.)

Roller (5 years and up)

Beginner level, no prior experience needed. This one-hour class includes basic gymnastic instruction on vault, uneven bars, balance beam and floor exercise, as well as safety skills.

Wheeler (Ages 5 & up)
Beginner/Intermediate level. This one-hour class is the next step for our Roller graduates. Students will continue to build on the basics already learned in Roller and begin working on progressions toward Swinger.

Swinger (Ages 6 and up)

Intermediate/Advanced level. This one-hour class is for our students who have mastered the basics taught in Wheeler including: Vault: squat & straddle on. Uneven bars: Pullover & back hip circle. Balance Beam: forward & backward rolls. Floor: cartwheel, handstand, forward & backward rolls. Introduction to small connections using low-medium vault, bars, beam, and floor.

Kipper (Ages 6 and up)

Advanced level. Introduction to advanced connections using high beams, bar, vault and floor. Students must be able to: Vault: handstand. Uneven Bars: Glide swing, counter swing. Balance Beam: Cartwheel, handstand & learning dismounts. Floor: Back walkover, front walkover, leaps & jumps.

Flyer (Ages 6 and up)

Advanced. High-level skill connection. Introduction to USAG Level 2 compulsory routines.

Twister (8 years and up)

Advanced. Skill preparation for Pre-Team. USAG Levels 2 – 4. (Director’s permission required for registration).

Rising Rosettes (Ages 5 - 7)

By director recommendation only. USAG Levels 2 - 4.

Mini Pre Team
(By director’s recommendation only.) This 3-hour class is available on Saturdays for our young athletes who are interested in joining our competitive program but are not sure if the commitment is right for them. During the course of this program participants will learn USAG level 4 skills/routines while experiencing the atmosphere of a team workout without the full commitment of our competitive program.

Teen

Girls Tumbling
This one-hour class is perfect for anyone who is interested in learning tumbling skills without the use of our other gymnastics equipment. Classes are offered for 7-11 year olds and 12 & up.

Teen Gymnastics (Ages 13-18)
Intermediate level. This class is ideal for the teen that has some basic gymnastics skills and would like to continue to build on those basics.

Private Lessons
Available in 30-minute and 60-minute sessions. These one-on-one sessions offer children the extra help needed to achieve their next goal.

Competitive Gymnastics

By invitation of the Gymnastic Director, girls can compete on the Madison Area YMCA Rosettes award-winning gymnastics team, ranked in the top 10 in the nation for over 20 years.
Our Girls Team competes at USAG Levels 4-10, as well as YMCA levels 5-10 and the YMCA National Level.

Competitive teams are a full-year commitment and practices run from September to June.

Pre-Team - Practices 2 days/week; USAG Level 4.

C-Division – Practices 3 days/week, for 7.5 hours; USAG Level 5. Competes up to USAG Sectional & State Level and YMCA National level.

B -Division – Practices 3 days/week for 9.5 hours; USAG Level 6 & 7.Competes up to USAG Sectional & State Level and YMCA National Level.

A - Division – Practices 4 days/week for 9.5 - 14 hours Levels 8, 9 & 10. A-Division competes up to the National level YMCA & USAG.