Our FUN-tastics gymnastics curriculum is based on the USA Gymnastics Jr. Olympic Program as well as our many years of experience teaching gymnastics to children. The FUN-tastics curriculum is designed to provide a non-competitive, achievement-oriented program of progressive skills, conditioning and flexibility.

We divide our FUN-tastics into the Beginner Program and the Advanced Program. We believe these programs and the divisions in each program as necessary in order to create just the right learning environment for each stage of a child's development. Skipping any level will only come back to haunt the student, as gymnastics is a sport the builds on these most important basic skills.

Class Levels for FUN-tastics Beginner Program

The Beginner Program is divided into three categories, each building upon the skills of the other.

• Beginner - Our Beginner classes are based on Level 1 & 2 skills for boys and girls. These skills are the foundation and backbone of the sport of gymnastics. Beginner classes are geared towards 6 - 8 year olds; older girls should sign up for an Advanced Beginner class and older boys should sign up for an Intermediate class.
• Advanced Beginner - Advanced Beginner classes review Level 1 skills for girls more quickly than our beginer classes and we usually get well into Level 2 & 3 by the end of the school year. Advanced Beginner classes are usually split into 2 age groups: 6 - 8 year olds with at least one year of experience, and children 9 years old and up. (There is no Advanced Beginner for boys.)
• Intermediate - Intermediate classes are for experienced students who have mastered Level 2 skills. We jump right in at Level 3 and by the end of the school year we have completed that level and are working on the next.

Important Note: Our lesson plans are set up to progress throughout the entire 10 month school year. We do not 'start over' every session! We do our best to place students in a classs in September that will continue to progress througout the school year without having to keep changing class times or days. An Advanced Beginner class in September could easily end up an Intermediate class by June!

Class Levels for FUN-tastics Advanced Program

The Advanced Program is divided into three categories, each building upon the foundation skills of the other. Advanced - Our Advanced classes are based on the skill and combinations from Levels 3 - 4 for girls and Class 7 - 6 for boys. These skills form the foundations for the upper level Compulsory Routines. Rec Team - This level introduces routines and all that goes along with it! It's a lot harder to put everything together in a routine than it is to perform an individual skill. Presentation, rhythm, and technique are stressed, as well as introducing the "rules of the game." Rec Team girls will have "meets" at the gym, complete with awards! Important Note: Our lesson plans are set up to progress throughout the entire 10 month school year. We do not 'start over' every session! Return to Top of FUN-tastics

Class Schedule for FUN-tastics Beginner Program

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Class Schedule for FUN-tastics Advanced Program

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Parental Advisory - Please Respect Our Class Levels!

PLEASE respect our age groups when registering. Attempts to "fast-track" preschoolers has negative implications for your child, the other members of the class and the teachers. Also, please realize that the negative impact of the "implied pressures to learn," inevitably present in a skill-based program, isn't fully realized until Jr. High years. That's the time when the "I can't" attitude or the apathetic, "I don't care" attitude usually surfaces.

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Tuition and Session Information

We offer a full school year program divided into five sessions. Each session is approximately 2 months. For session offerings, click on the FUN-tastics Class Schedule to see this Session Schedule. Always remember that the schedule is subject to change based on actual session enrollment.

10% FAMILY DISCOUNT: families with 2 or more children enrolled, get 10% off their total bill!

$35 FAMILY REGISTRATION FEE: This annual fee defrays administrative expenses including software fees, insurance and other administrative costs. This fee covers your entire immediate family and is paid upon initial registration and each September thereafter. As our class size is limited, it is essential that you read and carefully follow the procedures in our "How To Handbook."

Answers to Frequent Questions We Get Asked About FUN-tastics programs

What should my child wear?
For girls, a leotard. Boys wear a T-shirt & elastic waist shorts. No shoes. Bare feet or socks. If your child wears a watch or other jewelry, let them leave it with you before class.

What are the qualifications of your teachers?
Our teachers are specially selected, trained & certified to safely bring out the best in each child by encouraging each child to exceed their perceived limitations. Without a question, it is our special teachers who have made East Bay Gymnastics such a wonderful place for kids for so many years. Click here to see pictures of our staff and read more about their professional background.

How many children attend each class?
All of our FUN-tastic classes have a MAXIMUM of 8 students per teacher.

What if my child misses a class?
We encourage the child to make-up the class. It is always best to attend your regularly scheduled class, however, we know that emergencies do occur. Please call our office and we will do our best to arrange a make-up in a like-kind class. Note: the number of make-ups we accept in any class is limited hence, make-ups are not guaranteed and in all cases are limited to 2 per session.

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Registration Information

To register, print out a registration form and mail it or bring it to East Bay Gymnastics. Questions about the registration process are mostly answered in the "How To Handbook". As our class size is limited, it is essential that you read and carefully follow the procedures of registration listed there. If you have further questions, email or call us at 401-253-1267.

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