Youth Tumbling

Balance + Coordination

Our tumbling programs are designed to inspire, challenge, and nurture young athletes of from toddlers to 7-year-olds. Our experienced instructors focus on developing fundamental movement skills, strength, flexibility, coordination, and confidence in a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment. Students are guided through progressive skill development, using age-appropriate teaching techniques. From tiny tumblers taking their first steps to budding gymnasts ready for more complex routines, our classes emphasize not just physical technique, but also the importance of having fun and making friends. Join us at the YMCA to help your child discover the joy of movement!

Winter Session: (7 weeks) runs January 5 – February 22
Member registration opens at noon on Dec. 14, Non-Member registration opens at noon on Dec. 21

Tumbling is not running during Early Spring Session

Tiny Steps Tumbling

Tiny Steps Tumbling is a playful, movement-rich class designed to help little ones build confidence, coordination, and early motor skills. With the support of a grown-up, children explore soft mats, small balance equipment, and age-appropriate obstacles that encourage crawling, climbing, rolling, and jumping in a safe, supportive environment. Through guided activities, music, and engaging props, toddlers develop strength, balance, and body awareness while learning to follow simple directions. This class is all about joyful movement, exploration, and celebrating each child?s growing independence.

Ages: 18-36 months
Dates + Times: TBD
Cost: Members $98 / Non-Members $160

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Early Steps Tumbling 

Early Steps Tumbling introduces young children to the fundamentals of gymnastics in a fun, supportive setting. Dancers build strength, coordination, and confidence as they practice skills like forward rolls, balances, basic cartwheel progressions, and safe jumping and landing techniques. Age-appropriate equipment, obstacle courses, and imaginative movement games keep learning engaging and playful. With a focus on body awareness, listening skills, and trying new things, this class helps little tumblers develop a solid foundation for future gymnastics or dance?while having a great time along the way!

Ages: 3 to 5
Date + Time: TBD
Cost: Members $98 / Non-Members $160

Pre-registration is required.

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Growing Steps Tumbling 

Growing Steps Tumbling helps developing gymnasts build strength, flexibility, and confidence as they progress through foundational tumbling skills. Students practice controlled rolls, bridges, handstand and cartwheel variations, beginning walkovers, and safe jumping and landing techniques?all with age-appropriate spotting and supportive instruction. Using mats, balance equipment, and fun obstacle courses, the class encourages focus, perseverance, and body awareness. This energetic program gives young athletes the skills they need to grow, progress, and feel proud of what their bodies can do.

Ages: 5 to 7
Date + Time: TBD
Cost: Members $98 / Non-Members $160

Pre-registration is required.

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Questions? Contact Abbie Israel, Director of Family Programs, at [email protected] or 802.652.8123