Beginner to Advanced

College Park Recreational Gymnastics & Tumbling

In partnership with The College Park Tumbleweeds, College Park Gymnastics offers recreational (noncompetitive) classes for beginner to advanced gymnasts and tumblers of all ages! At College Park Gymnastics, every athlete starts with strong fundamentals and progresses through a structured pathway designed for long-term success. Our recreational program builds strength, flexibility, confidence, and technical precision — preparing gymnasts not only for skill advancement but for future competitive opportunities.

From Beginner to Advanced levels, each gymnast progresses through coach-guided evaluations and clear skill milestones. For athletes pursuing competitive training, Summer Training Camp serves as the evaluation pathway into the Tumbleweeds Competitive Program.

Whether your gymnast is just starting or ready to refine higher-level skills, our program provides the foundation and structure for growth.

Please visit collegeparkrca.com for more information on recreational programming in the City of College Park

Class Schedule

The City of College Park offers recreational classes year-round, 7-10 weeks at a time. Registration usually opens between 2 weeks and a month before a session starts. Specific dates for upcoming sessions are on the featured class schedule.
    • Fall 1: August – October
    • Fall 2: October – December
    • Winter: January – March
    • Spring: March – May
    • Summer: June – August
    • Scheduled Days Off Class:
      • New Year’s Day
      • MLK Jr Day
      • Spring Break Week ( 1st full week in April; subject to school schedule)
      • Memorial Day
      • Juneteenth Day
      • Independence Day
      • Labor Day
      • Veteran’s Day
      • Thanksgiving Break Week
      • Christmas Parade Day ( 1st Saturday of December)
      • Christmas Break (weeks in between the end of Fall 2 and start of Winter)

Our most recent class schedule can be found below. Please click the links to the left for important information, including class policies, frequently asked questions, and access to our registration portal.

Gymnastics Recreational Class Schedule by College Park Recreation Center

Beginner Gymnastics

Starting level for all participants

Beginner Gymnastics is the entry point for all new participants ages 6 and up. No prior experience is required. Athletes develop foundational skills across all events, including rolls, handstands, cartwheels, bridges, strength drills, and introductory event technique. This level establishes proper form, body control, and safety awareness. Progression to Intermediate Gymnastics is based on coach recommendation and demonstrated skill mastery.

Intermediate Gymnastics

Intermediate Gymnastics builds upon foundational skills with increased emphasis on strength, consistency, flexibility, and technical refinement. Athletes begin learning more complex progressions across all events while improving control and execution. This level prepares gymnasts for higher skill development and increased training expectations. Progression to the next level is based on coach recommendation and skill evaluation.

Advanced Gymnastics

Advanced Gymnastics is designed for athletes who have demonstrated strong mastery of intermediate skills and are ready for higher-level progressions and increased training intensity. Gymnasts continue developing strength, confidence, and consistency across all events. Participation in Summer Training Camp serves as the evaluation opportunity for potential placement into the Tumbleweeds Competitive Program. Advancement remains based on coach recommendation and skill evaluation.

Little Tumbleweeds: Invite Only

Little Tumbleweeds is an invite-only class designed for younger athletes who demonstrate strong foundational skills and readiness for accelerated progression. Participants typically have prior gymnastics experience but are younger than the traditional beginner age group. This class focuses on refining fundamentals across floor, beam, bars, and vault while developing strength, coordination, and confidence at an early age. Placement into this class is by coach invitation only, and continued progression is based on skill evaluation and recommendation.

Beginner Tumbling

Beginner Tumbling focuses on foundational floor skills, including rolls, handstands, cartwheels, bridges, and backbend kickovers. Athletes build flexibility, core strength, and body control necessary for safe skill progression. Progression to Intermediate Tumbling is based on coach recommendation and skill evaluation.

Intermediate Tumbling

Intermediate Tumbling is for athletes who have mastered foundational tumbling skills and are ready for more advanced progressions such as round-offs, back walkovers, front and back handsprings, and connected skill combinations. Progression and advancement are based on coach recommendation and skill evaluation.

Ninja

Ninja is a high-energy class that blends gymnastics fundamentals with obstacle-based movement, agility training, strength challenges, and coordination drills. Athletes build balance, speed, flexibility, and body control while navigating structured courses designed to improve overall athletic performance. This class emphasizes discipline, confidence, and controlled movement in a fun, motivating environment.