Leap into excitement with our gymnastics classes at GCA of CT in Norwalk! Whether you’re a budding gymnast or looking to refine your flips, our expert coaches in Norwalk are ready to help you soar. Join us to unlock your potential, make new friends, and have a blast in a safe and supportive environment. Our classes cater to all ages and skill levels, providing a dynamic setting where you can grow not just in agility and strength, but in confidence and camaraderie as well. At GCA Norwalk, we’re more than just gymnastics; we’re a community where each leap and tumble is a step towards achieving your personal best. Ready, set, flip!
Skittles- Beginner Ages 5-7, 60 minutes:
Skittles is ideal for a child looking to try gymnastics for the first time, or a child who has had some preschool gymnastics experience and is ready for the next step. Skittles focuses on introducing basic gymnastics skills in a fun, safe class setting.
Skills include: bridges, forward rolls, intro handstands & cartwheels; basic beam mounts & walks; springboard hurdles & stick landings; front support & casts on bars; trampoline safety & basic jumps.
Twix- Advanced Beginner Ages 5-7, 60 minutes:
For a child who understands and can perform the most basic concepts of gymnastics, Twix reinforces the basics while challenging new skills.
Skills include: back bends, backward rolls & handstands; beam scales & jumps; donkey kicks & dive rolls; pullovers & back hip circles; refined and combo trampoline jumps.
Twizzlers- Beginner Ages 8-10, 75 minutes:
Twizzlers is designed for students who want to learn the fundamentals of gymnastics! We teach all of the basics in a fun and challenging class setting.
Skills include: rolls, handstands, strong cartwheels & back bends; beam walks, jumps, levers & scales; springboard drills, dive rolls & handstands to mat; pullovers, casts & swings on bars; trampoline safety, combo jumps & round-offs.
Drills & Skills- Beginner Ages 10+, 75 minutes:
Drills & Skills is designed for students who want to learn the fundamentals of gymnastics! We teach all of the basics in a fun and challenging class setting.
Raisinets- Intermediate Ages 5-7, 60 minutes:
With firm knowledge of the basics taught at the Beginner levels, Raisinets gymnasts will continue to hone and strengthen the gymnastics they already know, while building the strength and flexibility for more complex skills.
Skills include: unassisted back bends, kickovers & round-offs; beam turns & jumps; strong donkey kicks & handstand vaults; unassisted pullovers & back hip circles; dynamic trampoline tumbling.
Jr. Mints- Intermediate Ages 8-10, 75 minutes:
With firm knowledge of the basics taught at the Beginner levels, Jr. Mints gymnasts will continue to hone and strengthen the gymnastics they already know, while building the strength and flexibility for more complex skills.
Skills mirror Raisinets: kickovers, round-offs; beam turns & jumps; handstand vaults; pullovers, hip circles & bar transitions; dynamic trampoline skills.
Glides & Strides- Intermediate Ages 10+, 75 minutes:
With firm knowledge of the basics taught at the Beginner levels, Glides & Strides gymnasts will continue to hone and strengthen the gymnastics they already know, while building the strength and flexibility for more complex skills.
Razzles- Advanced Ages 8+, 75 minutes:
At this level gymnasts have refined, solid basics and a repertoire of complex skills.
Adaptive Edge Gymnastics 60 minutes:
The Adaptive Edge Program is dedicated to empowering individuals with special needs by providing inclusive and adaptive recreational activities that promote growth, self-confidence, and quality of life. We are committed to meeting each participant where they are, tailoring our approach to accommodate their unique needs, abilities, and potential.
Through a compassionate, patient, and individualized support system, we aim to create an environment where everyone feels valued and celebrated for who they are. Our program focuses on fostering self-esteem, motor skills, social connections, emotional well-being, and self-sufficiency, ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to thrive.
By collaborating with families, caregivers, and support teams, we strive to break barriers, adapt expectations, and build pathways to participation. Whether through movement, play, or community engagement, The Adaptive Edge Program is dedicated to creating opportunities for success, inclusion, and joy for all.
