Gymnastics
The Glen Ellyn Park District Gymnastics program offers classes for children 18 months to 14 years old . For safety and comfort , proper attire is mandatory for gymnastics participants ; girls should wear a gymnastics leotard or shorts and t-shirt ( no tights or jewelry ). Boys should wear shorts or sweatpants and t-shirt . Bare feet are best . Parent observation week will take place on the last class of each session . Instructors reserve the right to move participants to a different class if they are not developmentally ready .
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Held at Spring Avenue Recreation Center
A Friendly Reminder
With your child ’ s best interest in mind , we ask that parents and friends do not remain in the gym during class time . We ask our instructors to enforce this policy so that your child may devote their attention to the class without outside interruptions . This policy is for safety as well as learning experiences .
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Gymnastics Supervisor
Jessica Marquez jmarquez @ gepark . org ( 630 ) 942-7264
PARENT / TOT
TINY TUMBLERS
PRESCHOOL
KINDERGARTEN
PRE-DEVELOPMENTAL
DEVELOPMENTAL
TUMBLING
This fun-filled parent / tot play time program introduces your child to the exciting world of tumbling and gymnastics . Parent / Tot features tumbling and gymnastics equipment , balls , hoops , circles & parachute play . Parent involvement is the key to this class . Please no siblings .
This introductory gymnastics class helps develop gross motor skills and body awareness and teaches self-confidence while having fun . A variety of gymnastic and tumbling stations will be set up each week to introduce your gymnasts to the basic skills used in this sport . Children must be able to attend class without a parent present .
A variety of gymnastics and tumbling stations will be set up each week to introduce your gymnast to the basic skills used in this sport . Children must be able to attend class without a parent present .
This class was designed to help refine and develop the gross motor skills taught in previous classes . A higher skill level of gymnastics stations will be set up each week to increase strength , flexibility and coordination .
The focus of this program will be on floor exercise , springboard skills , bars and beam . Stretching and conditioning for muscle tone will be included . This is a beginner program .
Your child will focus on Olympic events including beam , floor exercise , vault and bars . Class will also include stretching , apparatus skills , and conditioning in a safe and controlled atmosphere . Participants must be able to perform cartwheels , round-offs , forward / backward rolls , and a bridge .
Tumbling 1 : No skills required . Start out learning the proper way to perform handstands , cartwheels , & more . Participants will build on their skills each session .
Tumbling 2 : Participants should possess basic skills , such as ; cartwheel , round-off , forward / backward rolls , handstand , and bridge .