Preschool Gymnastics (Ages 1 - 5)
Our Edwardsville YMCA offers numerous Preschool Gymnastics Programs for Children Ages 1 – 5. Our curriculum is structured to offer programs that meet each child at their age and stage of development. Options include
Instructor Guided Parent Tot Play Classes (Ages 1 – 3), Bouncing Tots (Ages 3 ) and Tumble Tots (Ages 4 – 5), Summer Mini-Camps for the older preschoolers, and Open Gym times (see Gymnastics Open Gyms for these!)
All Classes are held in our upstairs preschool room at the Meyer YMCA.
Come flip, play and grow with us!
Bouncing Tots (Ages 3 - 4)
The Bouncing Tots class is designed for 3-year-old preschoolers who are ready for a structured gymnastics/tumbling class. Coaches will introduce, demonstrate and instruct basic gymnastics/tumbling skills while also emphasising age-appropriate social skills such as sharing, taking turns, and following directions. This class is held in our upstairs preschool room.
Ratio: 5 students:1 coach; 30-minute Class periods
Winter 1 Session Dates: January 5-February 22nd
(NO CLASS) Break week: February 23-March 1st
Winter 2 Session Dates: March 2nd-April 19th
(No SAT. Class on April 11)
(NO CLASS) Break week: March 30th-April 5th
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 1 Member Registration | 12/8/25 @ 06:00 AM |
12/14/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 80.00 | - |
| Winter 1 Open Registration | 12/15/25 @ 06:00 AM |
1/10/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 80.00 | $ 107.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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01/05/26 - 02/16/26
upstairs - Mo - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
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- | Waiting List | |
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01/06/26 - 02/17/26
upstairs - Tu - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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3 / 5 Available |
Register Closes 01/04/2026 |
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01/07/26 - 02/18/26
upstairs - We - 9:45 am - 10:15 am
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- | Waiting List | |
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01/07/26 - 02/18/26
upstairs - We - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
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6 / 7 Available |
Register Closes 01/04/2026 |
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01/07/26 - 02/18/26
upstairs - We - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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1 / 5 Available |
Register Closes 01/04/2026 |
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01/08/26 - 02/19/26
upstairs - Th - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
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- | Waiting List | |
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01/09/26 - 02/20/26
upstairs - Fr - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
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5 / 6 Available |
Register Closes 01/05/2026 |
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01/10/26 - 02/21/26
upstairs - Sa - 10:45 am - 11:15 am
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- | Waiting List |
Parent Tot Play (Ages 1 - 3)
Grow together in your child’s first gymnastics/tumbling class!
Parent Tot Class focuses on parental involvement and encouragement to help your child explore and practice movements that develop locomotor skills, body awareness, and hand-eye coordination. This is an instructor-led, Open Gym. Coaches will lead a group warm-up, demonstrate basic gymnastics/tumbling skills, model age-appropriate social skills, and engage students through play.
Ratio: 10 students: 1 Coach; 30-minute class periods
Winter 1 Session Dates: January 5-February 22nd
(NO CLASS) Break week: February 23-March 1st
Winter 2 Session Dates: March 2nd-April 19th
(No SAT. Class on April 11)
(NO CLASS) Break week: March 30th-April 5th
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 1 Member Registration | 12/8/25 @ 06:00 AM |
12/14/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 80.00 | - |
| Winter 1 Open Registration | 12/15/25 @ 06:00 AM |
1/10/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 80.00 | $ 107.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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01/06/26 - 02/17/26
upstairs - Tu - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
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3 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 01/05/2026 |
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01/07/26 - 02/18/26
upstairs - We - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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9 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 01/04/2026 |
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01/08/26 - 02/19/26
upstairs - Th - 10:45 am - 11:15 am
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6 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 01/08/2026 |
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01/10/26 - 02/21/26
upstairs - Sa - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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1 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 01/08/2026 |
Preschool Winter Bash Special
Explore the Big Gymnastics Room with a parent/guardian in this winter themed WINTER GYMNASTICS BASH together! Craft, games, gymnastics, winter story and snack and more! Dress in comfy clothes (no snaps or zippers please, and hair up!) Be prepared for some wintery gymnastics fun with us!
AGES 3.5 – 5 only, Spaces are limited
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2 Open Registration | 10/13/25 | 12/20/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 16.50 | $ 20.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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12/30/25
downstairs - Tu - 9:00 am - 10:00 am
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Register |
Tumble Tots (Ages 4 - 5)
Tumble Tots is ideal for older preschoolers aged 4-5 and is ready for a 45-minute structured class. Coaches will instruct gymnastics/tumbling basic skills such as forward & backward rolls, beginning cartwheel work, walks and kicks on the beam, hanging upside down on the bars, and running/jumping on the trampoline. Coaches continue to build upon gymnastics/tumbling skills and terminology while continuing to generate a fun, creative, and nurturing environment.
Ratio: 6 students: 1 Coach; 45-minute class periods.
Winter 1 Session Dates: January 5-February 22nd
(NO CLASS) Break week: February 23-March 1st
Winter 2 Session Dates: March 2nd-April 19th
(No SAT. Class on April 11)
(NO CLASS) Break week: March 30th-April 5th
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 1 Member Registration | 12/8/25 @ 06:00 AM |
12/14/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 85.00 | - |
| Winter 2 Open Registration | 12/15/25 @ 06:00 AM |
1/10/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 85.00 | $ 120.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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01/05/26 - 02/16/26
upstairs - Mo - 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
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Register Closes 01/04/2026 |
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01/06/26 - 02/17/26
upstairs - Tu - 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
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Waiting List | |
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01/07/26 - 02/18/26
upstairs - We - 10:30 am - 11:15 am
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Waiting List | |
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01/07/26 - 02/18/26
upstairs - We - 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
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Waiting List | |
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01/08/26 - 02/19/26
upstairs - Th - 9:45 am - 10:30 am
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Waiting List | |
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01/08/26 - 02/19/26
upstairs - Th - 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
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Waiting List | |
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01/10/26 - 02/21/26
upstairs - Sa - 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
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Waiting List |