Gymnastics & Cheer

Unleash your child’s potential at the Family YMCA of Lancaster & Fairfield County! Our gymnastics, cheer, and twirling programs provide a vibrant and inclusive space where young athletes can thrive. Through expert instruction and a supportive community, children develop essential skills like strength, flexibility, coordination, and confidence—all while having a blast.

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.

Whether your child dreams of mastering gymnastics, soaring in cheer, or dazzling as a twirler, the YMCA RecPlex is the place to shine. Let’s grow together—one skill, one goal, one achievement at a time!

Preschool gymnastics is for children ages 12 months through 5 years of age. These programs provide children a fun way to learn about body movement while gaining increased motor skills, strength and develop social interaction skills.

For more information email Jen at jhendershot@ymcalancaster.org.

We offer several classes with varying curriculum for ages 5 to 18 from beginners to Mini Stuntman, to Dudes that Flip. There is surely something here for every child.

For more information email Jen at jhendershot@ymcalancaster.org.

These classes incorporate cheerleading skills with gymnastics tumbling in our cheernastics classes. These classes are offered to participants ages 6 & up.

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. To schedule please call 740-277-7373. For more information email Julie at jhorn@ymcalancaster.org.

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 please call 740-277-7373. Or email Jackie at jgeil@ymcalancaster.org.

Our competitive cheer teams are inclusive and offered to anyone ages 4-18. Our coaches have over 20 years of experience in All-Star Competitive Cheerleading. We offer half season teams (Tiny Team) – Senior Elite Team. An evaluation will help us determine proper placement for your athlete. Practice is held year round; days and times will vary. Team placements are by appointment only. Membership is required for participation. For more information please call 740-277-7373 or email Toni at tmaynard@ymcalancaster.org.

Join our new Baton Twirling Program! Participants will learn the basics (and more) of twirling while aiming to compete in competitions and be featured in local/regional parades. Ages 5-18.
Email Toni at tmaynard@ymcalancaster.org.