YMCA| Gymnastics

Gymnastics classes help kids develop motor skills, coordination, strength, flexibility, self-esteem, confidence, and vital social skills, and they are FUN! Most of our preschool and recreational classes are co-ed. All classes are held in our modern, well-equipped gymnastics facility.

Early Fall Gymnastics Classes

All classes meet one day per week unless otherwise noted. Please feel free to sign up for multiple days.

Preschool Classes for Children Ages 1 to 5

Open Play ~ Ages 1 to 5

Parent participation is required. The gym is set up with a variety of age-appropriate equipment and is supervised by coaches, but it is unstructured time. Opportunity for parent and child to bond while exploring various movement opportunities together. Class meets 45 minutes 1 day per week.

Offered on Tuesday & Thursday from 10:00-10:45 am

Fee: Family Member $30 Member $40 Non-Member $70

Drop In Fee of $7 per class is ok if the class is being held. Please note ~ Low sign ups might mean the class is cancelled. PLEASE CALL FIRST!

Preschool Movement ~ Ages 3 to 4

This is an instructed class so children must be able to separate from the parent in order to participate. The focus of the class is stimulating motor learning using a variety of age-appropriate equipment and activities. Will help child develop motor coordination, strength, body awarness and social skills. Class meets for 45 minutes 1 day per week.

Class is offered Tuesday at 5:45-6:30pm and Thursday at 2:45-3:30pm

Fee: Family Member $40 Member $50 Non-Member $80

Beginning Gymnastics (Ages 4-5)

This is an instructed class so children must be able to separate from the parent in order to participate. The focus of the class is stimulating motor learning while introducing the basic gumnastic movements. Class meets for 45 minutes 1 day per week.

Class is offered Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 2:45-3:30pm and Saturday at 10:45-11:30am.

Fee: Family Member $40 Member $50 Non-Member $80

School-Aged Classes(Ages 5 and up)

Recreational Gymnastics

Three levels of developmental classes begin with an introdution to the fundamentals of gymnastics and the event equipment and progress to teaching beginner to intermediate gymnastics skills. These classes are co-ed. In order to register for Level 2 or 3, the student must have mastered the fundamentals of Level 1. Classes are 1 hour.

Fees: Family Member $45 / Member $55 / Non-Member $85

	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Sat
Level 1	3:30pm	4:30pm		3:30pm	9:15am
Level 2	4:30pm		3:30pm	3:30pm	9:15am
Level 3	3:30pm	5:30pm	3:30pm	3:30pm

Boys Gymnastics(Ages 5 and up)

Progressive training in gymnastics fundamentals with exposure to boys-specific apparatus. Contact us for placement into Level 2. Develops strength, coordination, balance and body awareness to enhance performance in all sports. Classes are 1 hour.

Fees: Family $45 / Member $55 / Non-Member $85

Level 1 Tues & Weds	3:30pm
Level 2 Weds	4:30pm

Pre-Team ~ By Invitation Only

Pre-Team classes meet once a week unless otherwise noted. Class is 1hour & 15 min

Tues & Thurs	4:15-5:30pm
Weds	3:30-4:45pm

Fee: Family Member $49 / Member $59 / Non-Member $89

Tumbling (Ages 10 & up)

Cheerleader/All Levels Tumbling

A structured class providing progressive training on tumbling skills, including the round-off,

back handspring, and more advanced flips. Class is 1 hour once a week.

Tuesday 6:30-7:30pm

Thursday 4:30-5:30pm

Fee: Member $70 Non-Member $90

Open Gym (Ages 6 & up)

All participants must recieve a band at the front desk before going to class and have a gymnastics waiver on file.

A non-structured class. The gym is supervised by coaches, but it is unstructured time.

Fee: $7 drop-in.

1 hour in length Pay by the class.

Tuesday from 3:30-4:30pm

Friday from 3:00-4:00pm

Saturday from 11:00am-12:00pm

Competitive Team Schedule 2010-2011 more information coming soon!

The Old Town-Orono YMCA hosts a competitive team that participates in state, regional, and national gymnastics competitions in the Maine Y League. Team participation is by invitation only. Please call Kris Reaman for more information at 827-9622 ext 11.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

When registration is below the minimum number required to hold a class, the Old Town/Orono YMCA reserves the right to cancel the program and provide those registered with a full refund. After registering for a class, you may change your mind and receive a full refund if you make the request at least three days prior to the start of a session. Any refund request received within the three days prior to the start of a session will be refunded 80% of the total fee. There are no refunds or credits granted once a session has begun.

Birthday Parties

Basic Party Package

Two Hours
One hour of gymnastics
One hour in the party room
A party host
Decorated party room
Balloons
Table settings if desired
T-shirt for birthday child
$5 gymnastics coupon for birthday child and each guest

Cost:
$150 Includes up to 12 participants. Add $5 for each additional guest up to a maximum of 20 participants.

Limited Party Package

Two Hours
One hour gymnastics
One hour in the party room
A party host
T-shirt for birthday child

Cost:

$125 Includes up to 12 participants. Add $5 for each additional guest up to a maximum of 20 participants

Ultimate Party Package

Three hours

Choose two activities: gymnastics, swimming, climbing wall, skate park
1 hour in the party room
A party host
Decorated party room
Balloons
Table settings if desired
T-shirt for birthday child

Cost:

$200 Includes up to 12 participants. Add $5 for each additional guest up to a maximum of 20 participants