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Best Gymnastics Classes for Kids in Connecticut

They will love hanging out and making friends at the best gymnastics classes for kids in Connecticut! Photo courtesy of Farmington Valley Gymnastics & More via Facebook
They will love hanging out and making friends at the best gymnastics classes for kids in Connecticut! Photo courtesy of Farmington Valley Gymnastics & More via Facebook
9/22/23 - By Michael Del Llano

The best gymnastics classes help kids of all ages develop coordination, strength, and balance. Gymnastics classes also foster confidence, teamwork, and a healthy sense of competition. The best gymnastics classes for kids in Connecticut also provide a mix of classes and private instruction. There are programs geared for competetive gymnastics and others that are just pure fun. Tumble on!

Need a class that you can attend with your little one? Check out Mommy and Me Classes for Babies and Parents in Connecticut. And see all our picks for enrichment programs in the Guide to Classes in Connecticut for Kids.

CT gymnastics classes can help develop strength and confidence. Photo courtesy of Gymnastics Express Too via Facebook
CT gymnastics classes can help develop strength and confidence. Photo courtesy of Gymnastics Express Too via Facebook

Best Gymnastics Classes for Kids near Hartford

Gymnastics Training Center

Simsbury
Welcoming Connecticut kids since 1976, the GTC offers a variety of programs for competetive and casual young gymnasts, including summer programs and classes, for toddlers through grade-schoolers. READ MORE

Farmington Valley Gymnastics & More

Plainville
Farmington Valley Gymnastics & More provides classes and programs for kids of all ages. Kids are welcome as soon as they can walk, with classes geared towards development, fun, and organized competition. READ MORE

Gymnastics Express Too

Glastonbury
Gymnastics Express Too offers classes and camps with programs designed for fun and for competetive gymnastics. Preschool classes, summer programs, and birthday parties are all available at the Glastonbury location. Summer Gym Jam can be either half or full day and each week has a different theme. READ MORE

My Gym West Hartford

West Hartford
My Gym provides movement and gymnastics classes for toddlers, preschoolers, and kids up to 8 years old. The facilities hold open guym time and hosts parties as well. READ MORE

Gymnastics Classes for CT Kids - New Haven

Dynamite Academy of Gymnastics

Waterbury
Classes are offered at various levels staring with 2- to 3-year-old "Sparklers." In the Sparklers class, energetic toddlers (with a caregiver) can practice their listening skills, while learning balance and basic gymnastics skills.  READ MORE

Connecticut Gymnastics Academy

Wallingford
Enroll your child in classes for pre-school and recreational gymnastics at Wallingford's Connecticut Gynastics Academy. More advanced CGA students compete at the state level on one of the school's teams. READ MORE

New Era Gymnastics

Hamden
New Era Gym offers gymnastics instruction and summer programs for boys, girls, and adults. Pre-school classes are co-educational, while the girls and boys programs are held in separate facilities. The Gymnastics Camp program will include Indoor games, outdoor games, arts & crafts, outdoor water play, gymnastics of course, in-house field trips, ice-cream sundaes and much more.  READ MORE
Some gymnastics classes are pure fun! Photo courtesy of Tumble Jungle fia Facebook
Some gymnastics classes are pure fun! Photo courtesy of Tumble Jungle fia Facebook

Gymnastics Classes for CT Kids - Fairfield County

Tumble Jungle

Norwalk
Tumble Jungle offers tumbling classes for 1- to 4-year-olds as well as gymnastics classes at a fun and engaging gym space. In a 45-minute class, preschool children listen to music, play with a parachute, roll, and play. Registration is always open. READ MORE

Kratos Gymnastics

Bethel
Kratos Gymnastics offers classes and camps for competetive and recreational gymnastics. READ MORE

Arena Gymnastics - Training & Programs for Kids

Stamford
Kids ages 3 to 5 can take co-ed preschool classes, and there are afterschool classes for children ages 5 and up. People entering facility will get temperature checks, and masks will be encouraged during gymnastics (but not required). READ MORE

Gymnastic Spectrum

Danbury
Gymnastic spectrum has classes and private instruction for preschool and recreational gymnastics for all ages and skill levels. The facility also has ninja classes, in-house competitions, recreational exhibitions, and more. READ MORE

Gymnastics & Cheerleading Academy of CT

Fairfield, Norwalk, Milford
GCA offers gymnastics instruction at locations in Fairfirled, Milford, and Norwalk. Summer Camp. Camp is available for kids starting at age 4 and can be either half or full day programs.  READ MORE

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