Bear Cubs

Gymnastics is a great way to build motor and social skills in young children. In our Bear Cub classes, kids will learn how to roll like a ball, walk like a bear, and swing like a monkey in these fun and safety-oriented classes.

Bear Cubs 1 (Child + Parent/Guardian)

BC1 is a child + parent/guardian participatory class. With the aid of one guardian, our coach will guide your child through activities that promote fine motor skills and coordination. In addition, they will develop early socialization skills, such as listening and participation in group activities. This class allows for early exposure to gymnastics equipment and provides a fun and active environment.

Eligibility

Ages: 14 months – 3 years old

Prerequisite: Walking

Price

The cost for the class is based on the number of classes remaining at the time of registration (this typically amounts to $100 per month – for more details on billing see “Payment Process” below).

Sample Skills Learned

• Cooperative development with guardians, coaches, and other kids
• Direction following
• Gymnastics shapes like pike, straddle, tuck, straight
• FUN!

Move Up Requirements

Moving up to the next class is based upon age, listening, and ability to follow instructions independently from their guardian, based on the coaches’ discretion. Must be potty trained.

Schedule

Duration: 45 minutes

Location: Golden Bear Recreation Center

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Bears Cubs 2

This independent class allows your child to gain confidence in a solo (no guardian) class. Students learn how to follow directions, and take turns while having fun with essential gymnastics skills. They will work on mastering the beginnings of gymnastics, in an independent fun-filled environment.

Eligibility

Ages: 3 – 4 years old

Prerequisite: Ability to independently enter gymnastics facility, and follow instructions from coaches for the entirety of class. Must be potty trained.

Price

The cost for the class is based on the number of classes remaining at the time of registration (this typically amounts to $100 per month – for more details on billing see “Payment Process” below).

Sample Skills Learned

• Forward/backward rolls
• Handstands
• Cartwheels
• Casts
• Tuck/straddle/straight jumps
• Beam walks
• Flexibility development

Next Level

Successful acquisition of all skills will move these students to Bear Cubs 3, based on coaches’ discretion, as well as aging out of Bear Cubs 2.

Schedule

Duration: 45 minutes

Location: Golden Bear Recreation Center

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Bear Cubs 3

Gymnasts will learn more complex motor and tumbling skills, while developing greater strength and coordination. Your child will continue to gain proper technique while building off of previously learned skills in Bear Cubs 2. These skills will begin to be performed more confidently and independently. This is an introductory level; no previous experience is needed.

Eligibility

Ages: 4 – 5 years old

Prerequisite: Proper age, as well as continuing to engage independently in class. Must be potty trained.

Price

The cost for the class is based on the number of classes remaining at the time of registration (this typically amounts to $124 per month – for more details on billing see “Payment Process” below).

Sample Skills Learned

• Cartwheels
• Bar hanging and support
• Pull-overs
• Forward/backward rolls on bars and floor
• Preliminary vault and jumping technique
• More complex walks on the balance beams

Next Level

Successful acquisition of all skills will move these students to Kinder Bears, based on coaches’ discretion. Other options are to move to Co-ed Beginners and/or Girls Beginning 1 upon turning 6 years old.

Schedule

Duration: 55 minutes

Location: Golden Bear Recreation Center

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