Unleash your child’s potential at the YMCA RecPlex! From introductory classes to competitive teams, our programs cater to all levels, ensuring every child feels empowered and inspired. Safety and fun are at the heart of everything we do, thanks to our certified instructors and engaging curriculum.

Our Progressive & Preschool Gymnastics Programs at the YMCA RecPlex offer a structured pathway for young gymnasts to develop their skills.

Starting with Preschool Gymnastics, which includes classes like Tumble Cubs (ages 1-3), Tumble Bears (ages 3-4), and Kinder Bears (ages 4-5), children are introduced to foundational movements and equipment.

From there, gymnasts advance through Gymnastics 1 and Gymnastics 2, building strength, coordination, and confidence.

For those interested in more specialized training, we also offer Girls Pre-Team and Boys Gymnastics, leading into Team Gymnastics.

Our classes are designed to align with USA Gymnastics guidelines, with a focus on safety and proper progressions. We maintain class ratios of 8:1 for our progressive classes to ensure individual attention and effective development.

For more information on progressive or preschool gymnastics, please contact our Progressive & Preschool Coordinator:

For more information, contact Jen: jhendershot@ymcalancaster.org

Tumbling Classes

These high-energy classes (Beginner & Intermediate Cheernastics) are designed for all skill levels, focusing on tumbling techniques used in both cheer and gymnastics.

Participants will build strength, flexibility, and confidence through challenging stations that include: Tumbling progressions for every level, ankle strengthening and jumping drills, core and flexibility conditioning and skill-specific lead-up drills to support safe advancement.

Whether your child is new to tumbling or looking to take their cheer skills to the next level, this class supports growth in a fun, supportive environment—right in our updated cheer space at the RecPlex!

For more information, contact Jen: jhendershot@ymcalancaster.org

Get the individual attention you need to achieve the next level of performance. Offered in 30-minute increments. Private lessons offer one-on-one instruction for those who are seeking individual attention.

Gymnasts will enjoy to opportunity to compete what they’ve learned. Our Team program is inclusive and consists of all USA Gymnastics Levels 2-9 & Xcel Silver- Xcel Diamond. Practice is held year round; days and times will vary. Team placements are by appointment only. Membership is required for participation.

For more information on team or private gymnastics lessons, please contact our Head Gymnastics Coaches:

Jackie Geil: jgeil@ymcalancaster.org

Julie Horn: jhorn@ymcalancaster.org

Boys Head Coach, Vanessa Sember: vsember@ymcalancaster.org

Membership NOT required to participate.