Class Descriptions

ACPR offers numerous recreational gymnastics classes to children ages 15 months to 18 years old. We have been offering gymnastics classes in Harford County for more than 50 years.  Our highly trained instructional staff provide a wide variety of gymnastics experiences for the aspiring gymnast.  We offer Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer sessions. Our sessions typically have over 800 children taking classes. Check out the rest of our website to learn more. 

PRESCHOOL CLASSES

PARENT AND TOT 1: Age 15 months to 24 months:  Children must be 15 months old by the first day of class. At this age children will explore basic motor development through warm-ups and beginner gymnastics skills with one adult participating with these activities while the instructor guides and teaches skills to enhance body coordination and movement skills. 

PARENT AND TOT 2: Age 24 months to 36 months:  Children must be 24 months old by the first day of class. At this age children will explore basic motor development through warm-ups and beginner gymnastics skills with one adult participating with these activities while the instructor guides and teaches skills to enhance body coordination and movement skills. 

TINY TOTS: Age 3 (ALL 3 YEAR OLDS):    Children must be 3 or older by the first day of class for the session that they are enrolling in (no exceptions).  At this age, children will explore basic motor development through warm-ups and beginner gymnastics skills.  This class is structured and promotes good listening habits.  Students will be introduced to a variety of directional words such as, up/down, in/out, over/under, through/around etc.  Positive reinforcement and a fun learning environment at ACPR Gymnastics is a great place to start your child’s physical development. This is an independent class.

 

TUMBLE TOTS: Age 4-5-year old’s:  TUMBLE TOTS is a structured program with emphasis on introducing gymnastics skills in a positive, safe, and FUN environment.  At this age, children will develop self-confidence while increasing their agility, strength and flexibility.  Skill development will include all the basic skills for beginner gymnastics.  Repetition is extremely important at this age to help develop confidence and strong basics. Gymnastics is a great stepping stone for all sports! 

SUPER TOTS: Ages 4.5 and up with previous gymnastics experience. SUPER TOTS are more physically and mentally ready to multitask.  Skill level increases greatly in this class and many new skills are introduced.  Children will continue to develop positive self-esteem and ”lots of cartwheels “.  SUPER TOTS is designed for the student who has taken gymnastics throughout their preschool years.  As a group, this class will perfect their current skills and be challenged with some new ones. 

NINJA TOTS:  Ages 4 and 5-year old’s:  Children will experience strength and agility training mixed with gymnastics basics. Fun obstacle type activities to help develop strong motor skills and all over strength! 

KINDERGARTEN AND UP

 5 to 6-year old’s: Beginner gymnasts who are entering kindergarten and 6-year old’s will be introduced to basic gymnastics in this class.  Students will begin with rolls and cartwheels and then progress to backbends and kick-overs.  Beginner skills will be taught on all apparatus such as: vault, bars, balance beam, floor, foam pit, and trampolines.  All children entering kindergarten will begin in this class regardless of previous gymnastics experience. 

7 to 8-year old’s:    This class is designed for the 7 to 8-year-old gymnasts who is a beginner or needs to build and perfect skills learned at an earlier age.  At this age students are more physically and mentally able to progress at a faster rate. 

9 years and older: This class is for gymnasts who are a little older and want to start gymnastics or build on their current skill level.  At this age, the students are given some input into what they want to accomplish.  Round-offs and back handsprings will be introduced in this class.  Beginners and Intermediate levels can sign up for this class. 

Intermediate:   Intermediate gymnastics is for the gymnast who has accomplished their basic skills.  The requirements for this class are based on floor.  Students must have a good cartwheel, round-off and a backbend or a kick-over.  Students will continue to perfect their beginner skills while being introduced to back walkovers, back handsprings and flipping skills.  More advanced skills will be taught on all the other apparatus. 

Advanced Gymnastics:  All gymnasts signing up for this level should have completed a few years or more of gymnastics training.  Students are required to have a back handspring and intermediate level skills on all four women’s gymnastics apparatus such as vault, bars, beam, and floor (Any questions about placement please call 410-638-4109 x7969). 

 

 

Tumbling and Tramp: This class is offered for 5-6-year old’s and 7 and older.  This class teaches only floor tumbling skills and the elements that are part of it.  Our many trampolines will also be used to enhance skill development.  Beginner tumbling, and trampoline skills will be taught in a positive and safe environment.  The focus of this class is to build strength and skill level toward the goal of learning round-offs and back handsprings.  Gymnastics is a sport of progressions and students will need to show good basics before these higher level tumbling skills are taught.  This class is the perfect start for the beginning cheerleader. 

Intermediate Tumbling and Tramp:  Intermediate Tumbling and Tramp is for the gymnast who has accomplished their basic tumbling skills.  Students are required to have a good cartwheel, round-off and a backbend or a kick-over.  Students will continue to perfect their beginner skills while being introduced to back walkovers, back handsprings and flipping skills.  

Advanced Tumbling and Tramp: Students in this class have already progressed to a more advanced level of tumbling.  The requirement to sign up for this class is a back handspring on the floor mats and basic tumbling skills. Typically, students in this class are middle to high school age (Any questions about placement please call 410-638-4109 x7969).  

Homeschool Classes:  Our homeschool classes are designed for the student who is available during the day to take a gymnastics class.  This is a type of physical training that involves strength and flexibility while having fun.  It is extremely important for a child’s over all development.  The classes are divided by age.  Please register for an age appropriate class.