Is My Child Ready to Move Up?
Welcome to the Journey: Finding Your Athlete’s Path
At Cape Cod Gymnastics, we flip, fly, and flourish—building strength, confidence, and that “I can do it” mindset in every athlete.
Cape Cod Gymnastics recreational programs are designed to grow with your child. Our classes are focused on fun, fitness, and steady skill progression from early childhood through advanced levels like Kippers and All Stars.
From first steps to advanced skills, we create a safe, high-energy environment where every athlete is supported and celebrated.
How Progression Works
- My Buddy–Kinder Kids: Based on age and development
- Foundations–All Stars: Progression is based on consistent, safe skill mastery
- Moving Up: Skills are tracked in class and athletes advance when ready (Foundations/Flyers → Kippers → All Stars)
Preschool
My Buddy
Ages 1.5 - 3.5
Our littlest gymnasts explore movement and gymnastics basics alongside a parent or guardian in a fun, nurturing environment.
Ready to move up? Child is 3.5+ and ready to attend class independently.
Pre-K Kids
Ages 3.5–5
Independent classes in a playful structure. Kids build foundational movement, listening skills, and early gymnastics basics.
Ready to move up? Child is age 5+ and is in Kindergarten.
Kinder Kids
Kindergarten age
A bridge between preschool and recreational gymnastics. Faster-paced with more skill development — perfect for kids in kindergarten.
Ready to move up? Girls move to Foundations or Gym Dandy (6+); boys move to Gym Dandy (6-8 years old).
Recreational
Gym Dandy
Boys & girls · Ages 6–8
A fun, high-energy beginner class for boys and girls ages 6–8. Features unique warm-ups and obstacle courses each week while building foundational gymnastics skills across multiple events.
No experience required.
Foundations
Girls · Ages 6+
Our entry-level girls class. Gymnasts rotate through events every class, learning rolls, cartwheels, springboard basics, beam fundamentals, and rope skills.
No experience required.
Flyers
Girls · Ages 8+
Same skill level and curriculum as Foundations — designed for older beginners who are new to gymnastics or joining us later. A comfortable, age-appropriate fit.
No experience required.
Kippers
Girls · Intermediate
Where confidence meets control. Athletes refine basics with greater precision while building strength and technique for more advanced skills.
Vault Strong run and punch into a straight jump; handstand flat-back off a block.
Bars Unassisted pullover; tap swings; rope climb using knots. Back hip circles introduced and spotted.
Beam Confidence on the skinny beam; handstand hold on the wide beam.
Floor Power hurdle round-off with strong rebound; bridge kickover; handstand to bridge; standing bridge (limber).
All Stars
Girls · Advanced
Our highest recreational level. Strong technique, body awareness, and determination. Focuses on flight elements and increased independence across all events.
Vault Handstand flat-back onto a mat stack; front handspring over a small block using a springboard.
Bars Pullover and back hip circle; sole circle or undershoot dismount; rope climb proficiency.
Beam Confidence on the high beam; vertical handstand; cartwheel on wide beam; round-off or front handspring dismount.
Floor Backward roll to push-up position; back walkover; front handspring; back handspring (with spot).
Level advancement & evaluations
- Current students move up when coaches mark all required skills as consistently and safely attained — no need to ask!
- New students with prior experience can schedule a free 15-minute skill evaluation so we can find the right fit.
- Looking for extra practice? Ask about our Friday skills clinics!
- Please note: Placements and progression decisions are made at the discretion of our coaching staff to ensure each athlete is progressing safely, confidently, and at the right pace.