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Gymnastics Programs – Summer 2023
LOCATION
Community Recreation Center 3000 Glenview Road
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POINT OF CONTACT
Sarah Sekki
Gymnastics Supervisor
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Summer Gymnastics
To register, click on the class title to enter our Registration Portal for specific date, time and fee information.
Age 1.5-3.3
An adult/child introduction to gymnastics. Each class begins with a group warm-up activity, followed by coach-guided activities on floor exercise, trampoline, bars, rings and balance beam. The focus of the class is on developing the child’s physical skills, flexibility, body awareness and strength. Tots must have reached 1.5 years of age before enrollment. Monday afternoons; Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, or Sunday mornings
Age 3-6
The Wilmette Park District’s gymnastics staff emphasize confidence and progress. Gymnasts are encouraged to develop new physical skills while gaining strength, flexibility and coordination. Children must be age 3 at the start of the program. Classes run most days of the week; assorted times available
Children progress developmentally through skill-based lesson plans and become more comfortable performing gymnastics skills independently. A portion of these classes are held after school for those gymnasts enrolled in full-day Kindergarten. Children must be age five at the start of the program. Classes run every day of the week except Fridays; assorted times available
Grade 1 & up
RECREATIONAL GYMNASTICS for GIRLS
Our Gymnastics staff teaches fundamental gymnastics for all Olympic events. Classes run most days of the week; assorted times available (click on grade below to enter our registration portal)
RECREATIONAL GYMNASTICS for BOYS
Our Gymnastics staff teaches fundamental gymnastics for all Olympic events. Monday afternoons (click on grade below to enter our registration portal)
The primary focus of this class is to learn tumbling skills, from handstands and cartwheels to back handsprings and back tucks. Wednesday Afternoons
These skill-based clinics are for focused gymnasts who are looking for more practice time! The clinics are two hours long, and gymnasts will learn skills on all Olympic events. Please note that the Advanced Girl’s Clinic requires the prerequisite of participation in Advanced Beginner or Intermediate levels in the previous session. Tuesday or Thursday Afternoons or Evenings
Age 18 & up
Age 18 & up
Why let the kids have all the fun? Now it’s your turn! We lead our Adult participants through various flexibility and strengthening exercises, while learning basic skills on all men’s and women’s Olympic gymnastics events…and trampoline. Tuesday or Thursday evenings
Gymnastics Class FAQs
Where are Wilmette Gymnastics classes held?
Classes are held at the Community Recreation Center at 3000 Glenview Road in Wilmette. The gymnastics gym is located on the back of the building (north side). It is most directly accessible from the back parking lot by following the long walkway between the buildings to the gymnastics lobby.
Where do we meet at the beginning of gymnastics class?
Classes meet in the gymnastics lobby. Our coaches will greet the gymnasts at the door when class begins.
What should my child wear?
Your child should wear tight fitting clothing or leotards. Please avoid clothing that is restrictive to movement or that has buttons or zippers. Hair should be secured tightly, and bare feet are best!
What should my child bring?
Your child should bring a mask, water bottle and lots of enthusiasm to learn!
Where can I place other belongings during class?
We have lockers in the gymnastics lobby for storing personal belongings during class. Please avoid leaving valuables in the lockers. Shoes can be placed in the lockers; boots can be placed on the mats near the gym lobby doors.
Can I bring siblings to class?
All children in class must be registered. Siblings and unregistered children will not be allowed in the gymnastics area during class.
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