Gymnastics
Apex Park and Recreation District gymnastics offers a progressive pathway from parent-child classes to the team program. Gymnasts begin their journey at age 1 in a structured class or open play with a guardian. Ages 3-12 attend classes without guardian involvement, where they progress through levels. Sensory-friendly classes, private lessons, open gymnastics, and camps are also offered. All gymnastics programs are held at the Simms Street Recreation Center.
Session Dates
January Session: Registration opens on December 2. Session Dates: January 5-May 3.
May Session: Registration opens on April 14. Session Dates: May 4-August 29.
Register for Toddler Open Play
Ages 1-5
Open play is for you and your youngest gymnasts to explore the gymnastics gym. Work on balance and coordination, build confidence, and have fun. An obstacle course and a coach will be available to ensure safety and help in any way.
Enroll for a session or a single day.
No drop-ins are available; pre-registration is required.
Register for Parent-Child Gymnastics Programs
Ages 18 months-3 years
The parent-child gymnastics program provides a developmental curriculum designed with this dynamic in mind. This program not only helps promote early social and physical skills, but it also teaches adults new ways to enhance their playtime with their children.
This program is made up of sessions that are typically 8 weeks in length, with one class per week.
Classes are taught by certified coaches who are evaluated at each level. Coaches attend training throughout the year to ensure continued education, safety reminders, and up-to-date coaching techniques.
Parent-Child Gymnastics
Does your child climb all over your house? Introduce them to gymnastics and give them a safe place to play with you. This program will introduce gymnastics skills while helping with coordination, gross motor development, and classroom etiquette. This is a coach-led, structured class requiring parent or guardian participation with child.
Register for Mini Gymnastics Programs
Ages 3-5
The Mini Gymnastics program is an age-based curriculum with the goal of learning through gymnastics movement. Athletes will begin at their age-appropriate level and progress as they grow.
This program consists of sessions that are typically 8 weeks in length, with one class per week. The curriculum is based on developmental milestones and constructed to highlight key components of gymnastics positioning, skills, and class etiquette.
Classes are taught by certified coaches who are evaluated at each level. Coaches attend training throughout the year to ensure continued education, safety reminders, and up-to-date coaching techniques.
Guardians are welcome to stay and watch classes outside the gym on the chairs and the area outside the viewing windows. Only participants are allowed on the gymnastics equipment. No food, drinks, or gum is allowed inside the gymnastics gym.
Level 1
Ages 3-4
This is the first gymnastics class without parent involvement. Instructors will teach participants how to roll, balance, swing, and more. Basic balance, motor skills, and body awareness are incorporated. Classes take place in the mini gymnastics gym at Simms Street Recreation Center.
Level 2
Ages 4-5
A continuation from Mini Green. Children learn body awareness as well as the first steps of joining a class. Listening, motor skills, body coordination, balance, jumping, and fun are all core competencies. Classes are held in the mini gymnastics gym at Simms Street Recreation Center.
Level 3
Ages 4-5
Athletes must successfully complete Level 2.
Register for Youth Gymnastics Programs
Ages 6-12
The youth gymnastics program is a progressive level-based curriculum with the end goal of joining the Apex Gymnastics Team program. Athletes will begin in level 1 and move through levels as skills are mastered.
This program is made up of sessions that are typically 8 weeks in length with one class per week. Class curriculum is designed for individual skill development on each of the four Olympic women’s gymnastics events: bar, beam, floor, and vault. Each session gymnasts will be evaluated on specific skills for each event. Progress reports will be sent home with athletes upon completion and will be provided a level recommendation for the next session.
Classes are taught by certified coaches who are evaluated at each level. Coaches attend training throughout the year to ensure continued education, safety reminders, and up-to-date coaching techniques.
Parents are welcome to stay and watch classes in the gymnastics gym by joining us in the bleachers. Only participants are allowed on the gymnastics equipment; siblings and spectators must stay in the bleachers. No food, drinks, or gum is allowed inside the gymnastics gym.
Girls Level 1
Learn the fundamentals on the girls’ equipment. Athletes will start to learn cartwheels, balance, swinging, and coordination.
Girls Level 2
Athlete must have successfully passed the Level 1 skills assessment. Students continue to progress to more advanced skills. Backbends, cartwheels, pullovers, and balance are instructed.
Girls Level 3
Athlete must have successfully passed the Level 2 skills assessment. Level 3 classes dive into more advanced skills including back walkover, backward roll, handstand, round off, and back hip circles.
Girls Pre-Team
Students must successfully pass Level 3 and have an Apex coach approve registration for this class. Athletes prepare for the Apex Gymnastics Team program.
Register for Youth Open Gymnastics
Ages 5-12
Open gym at Simms Street Recreation Center is perfect for any level gymnast looking to build confidence in the gym by learning and mastering skills or trying something new. A coach will be supervising and available to spot skills or set up any drills and ensure safety in the gym.
Pre-registration is required.
Ages 5-18
The Apex Team Gymnastics Program is a recreational gymnastics team that competes in the Colorado Association of Recreational Athletics among similar programs within Colorado. The mission is to develop successful high school gymnasts. The team commitment runs September-August, with competitions beginning in late April or early May. Athletes have the opportunity to qualify for competitions at the state level.
Program Mission
To develop the athlete as a whole person: mind, body, and soul by coaching through positive and constructive philosophies. Within each practice, we teach work ethic, respect, time management, and mental toughness in hopes that athletes will carry these lessons into the future.
Program Policies
- Practice schedules/coaches may change as needed. We will give families as much notice as possible.
- Make-up classes are not offered for missed classes.
- Injuries: Only injuries that limit workouts for more than 30 days will merit fee adjustments.
If you are interested in the team program, please contact Melissa Fletcher at [email protected], 303.467.7132.
Private lessons are a great way for your athlete to spend individualized time with a coach of your choice. The coach can tailor lessons to specific skills or events as desired.
Private lessons are offered in 30-minute increments for up to 2 athletes.
- Book private lessons online. The assigned coach is based on availability.
- 2 participants maximum per lesson.
- Lessons must be paid in full upon booking.
- Cancellation Policy: A 24-hour cancellation notice is required for all scheduled private lessons. Please contact your coach directly if you are unable to attend a session. If you are unable to contact your coach, please call the gymnastics coordinator at 303.467.7132. If a 24-hour cancellation is not received, you will be charged for the full lesson.
When should I register?
Classes fill extremely quickly. Plan to register for class on the day registration opens. See above for exact dates.
What level should my child be in?
All athletes age 6 and older without prior gymnastics experience should start in Level 1. Athletes will be evaluated each session to determine the appropriate level placement for the following session.
What should my child wear to class?
Students should wear tighter-fitting clothing; leotards are preferred. Absolutely no socks, footed tights, clothing with buttons or zippers, or jewelry allowed on the apparatus. Hair should be tied back and out of the face for safety reasons.
Can parents stay to watch?
Parents are welcome to stay to watch both the Mini and Youth Programs. The Mini gymnastics gym has a viewing area outside of the gym, while the gymnastics gym has bleachers and viewing inside the gym. Only participants are allowed on the gymnastics equipment; siblings and spectators must stay in the bleachers. No food, drinks, or gum is allowed inside the gymnastics gym.
How long will my child be at this level?
Gymnastics is a progressive sport with multiple areas of focus. The skills for each level build on the fundamentals from the level prior. For this reason, it is normal for an athlete to remain at the same level for multiple sessions.
What happens if my child misses a class?
Due to ratio restrictions and full programs, we are unable to offer make-ups for missed classes. Please plan to attend all registered classes.
What happens if I need to withdraw from a class?
- A full refund request will only be granted if the request is received by the gymnastics coordinator 5 business days or more before the activity starts (minus a $5 service fee).
- A partial refund request will be granted if the request is received by the gymnastics coordinator less than 5 days before the start of the activity. A partial refund is defined as the fee paid minus the initial class and a $5 service fee.
- No refunds are processed after the activity start date.
- A full refund will be granted if the activity is canceled by Apex PRD.
Gather some friends and have a fabulous time with a private reservation in the gymnastics gym. Reservations include one hour of exclusive access to the gymnastics gym for up to 24 participants.
Res. $130 (non-res. $145) per hour
Contact guest services at 303.467.7120, for more information.