Take your gymnastics, tumbling, cheer and dance skills to another level by training with one of our seasoned gymnastics trainers at the Y.
From beginner to advanced, our gymnastics programs are designed so that children, regardless of skill level or age, reach their highest potential while having fun. We promote children’s flexibility, balance and overall body coordination. As they learn new skills, they will also gain a sense of accomplishment and self-confidence.
Program Offerings
Our gymnastics and dance programs cater to children ages 1-12, with age-appropriate techniques and activities that will get your kids moving, having fun, building confidence and developing skills. Our state-of-the-art facility at the Dye Clay Family YMCA in Orange Park is home to our most robust gymnastics program offerings. Programs include:
We’ve got cheer, yes we do! All we’re missing is you, you, you!
Cheerleading offers the opportunity for kids to develop self-reliance and confidence on an individual level while stressing the importance of teamwork within a squad. Cheerleaders will learn basic skills, chants, cheers, jumps and experience the performance of cheering during youth basketball league games.
Participants will practice once a week (on Saturdays) for an hour for the first four weeks, followed by 30 minutes of practice and 30 minutes of game cheer for Weeks 5-8.
Age groups include: 4-6 years, 7-8 years, and 9-12 years
A 1-2 year old accompanied by a parent/guardian program which combines fun creative activities and basic gymnastics skills at an age-appropriate level.
At the Y tumbling activities focus on improving balance, flexibility and strength. These classes provide a great alternative to traditional play time while improving your child’s health and wellness.
Participants will work more in depth with the details of gymnastics skills and how the events work while also engaging in teamwork and building self-esteem.
A fun at your own pace environment where students will learn skills that develop strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, body and special awareness. This program teaches USA Gymnastics Level 1 skills using gymnastics apparatus such as barres, vault, floor and springboard. Student will learn to work together building social skills and critical thinking.
Interested in dropping in and getting your flip on in Gymnastics? Anytime Gymnastics classes are in session, individuals may pay a $10 drop-in fee to participate and join the class if a spot is open, register online or at the front desk, then show your digital receipt to our Gymnastics instructor…then flip on in.
A fun, social gymnastics class designed specifically for homeschool students. This class is designed for homeschool athletes of all abilities, from beginners just learning foundational skills to more advanced gymnasts ready to refine techniques and tackle challenging movements. In a smaller, focused group setting, coaches provide personalized guidance to ensure each student is working at the appropriate level for their ability, helping them progress safely and confidently.
The class builds on existing skills while introducing new challenges, emphasizing strength, coordination, flexibility, and technique. With individualized attention and a supportive environment, students gain confidence, improve their gymnastics abilities, and experience the satisfaction of mastering new skills at their own pace. This class is ideal for homeschool families looking for a balance of structured skill development, personal coaching, and the excitement of advancing in gymnastics.
Does your little one use your couch like a jungle gym or your swing set like an obstacle course? If so, then this is definitely the class for them. Ninjanastics is a class that mixes gymnastics, tumbling, parkour and the thrill of American Ninja Warrior into a fun program while combining tumbling, climbing, getting through obstacles, and even some flips to increase body awareness, coordination, agility and motor skill levels. After training all session, Ninjas will have their final obstacle course to complete and beat their best time. Every session has a different obstacle course challenge with new goals to reach. Choose between Lil Ninjas (4-6 yr), Ninja Warriors (6-8 yr) or Ninja Masters (8-12 yr).
