4502 Bennett Memorial Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 383-3600
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Preschool Program
Ages 18 months - 6 years
Parent and Tot (12 months to 3 years)
45 minutes/week
Parent and child play together in what is typically the child’s first experience in a structured group setting. A qualified instructor introduces basic gymnastic positions and skills through use of obstacle course circuits which include imaginative play, body/eye coordination, and skill development stations.
Parent and Tot Class Goals:
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Toddler will become familiar with basic gymnastics skills which include jumps, balances, stretches, rolls, and hangs.
Toddler will become familiar with basic gymnastics skills which include jumps, balances, stretches, rolls, and hangs.•Toddler will gain listening and social skills which include the ability to begin to follow directions and take turns.
Toddler will gain listening and social skills which include the ability to begin to follow directions and take turns. Preschool (3 - 5 year-olds)
45 minutes/week
Join in on this fun introduction to basic gymnastic skills through use of kid-friendly and specially sized equipment and obstacle course circuits. This class is designed for children who are able to separate from parents and enjoy the independence of learning gymnastics skills under the direction of an instructor.
Kindergarten (5 and 6 year olds)
1 hour/week
Children learn basic gymnastic positions, drills, and skills in a progressive manner through the use of gymnastics apparatus: floor exercise, beam, bars, and vault, rings, trampoline, and foam pits.
Preschool/Kindergarten Class Goals:
•Student will gain coordination necessary for future physical and academic success through the development of basic gymnastics skills which include jumps, balances, stretches, rolls, and hangs.
Student will gain coordination necessary for future physical and academic success through the development of basic gymnastics skills which include jumps, balances, stretches, rolls, and hangs. •Student will gain listening and social skills which include the ability to follow directions and take turns.
Student will gain listening and social skills which include the ability to follow directions and take turns.Recreational Program
6 years and up - Boys or Girls
We are proud to present BCG’s new color level system for recreational gymnasts! Our self-designed curriculum provides gymnasts with opportunities to have a blast while they develop strength, flexibility, coordination, and self confidence through the mastery of the basics. Each student progresses at his or her own pace and advances once all current color level skills are mastered.
Classes are not co-ed.
Blue (Beginners)
1 hour/week
No previous experience necessary
In a fun yet structured environment, students are introduced to the basics on all of the apparatus. Qualified instructors emphasize safety and skill progression through instruction of basic exercises.
Green (Intermediate)
1 hour/week
Requirements: Mastery of Blue skills
Mastery of beginner level skills is essential for sound development in the sport of gymnastics. In this exciting class, students not only focus on the fundamentals but are introduced to correct body positioning. Building upon previous experience, students work to develop the strength and flexibility necessary to gain intermediate skills.
Orange (Advanced)
1.5 hours/week
Requirements: Mastery of Green skills
While continuing to focus on increased strength and flexibility, this class provides students with the opportunity to continue developing skills while placing greater emphasis on form. Students focus on skills that will enable them to succeed in the Prep Optional program.
Tumbling Program
(6 years and up)-Coed Classes
Beginning Tumble Tramp
1 hour/week
No experience necessary
Perfect for the student interested only in the floor exercise, students learn the basics of tumbling, including forward and backward rolls, cartwheels, round-offs, backbends, and handstands. Students utilize foam pits, trampolines, and the tumble strip during weekly sessions. As they progress, tumblers work to gain power and strength in order to learn to perform more challenging skills including: back-walkovers, front-walkovers, back handsprings, front handsprings.
Advanced Tumble Tramp
1. 5 hours/week
Requirements: Back Handspring
Students work to expand upon their tumbling skills in order to learn front and back tumbling, consecutive back-handsprings, back tucks, layouts, aerials, and more!
Adult Tumble Tramp (16 and up)
1 hour/week (Drop-in Format)
No experience necessary
This class is perfect for adults who wish to incorporate basic gymnastics skills into their workout routine. With a primary focus on the floor skills, body weight exercises, conditioning, and stretching, instruction is concentrated on each student’s individualized goals. Previous gymnasts and beginners alike are welcome.
