Summer Gymnastics Classes

American Academy is implementing a new class structure this summer, with an all new curriculum and set weekly lesson plans designed to maximize instruction while limiting downtime and also maintaining safety and social distancing. Students can sign up for as many classes per week as they like, up to 5 days per week for most classes (subject to availability) with progressively lower rates for each class. The more classes you take, the more you save!

Pre-School Classes

For our little gymnasts we emphasize fun and safety.  Learning is accomplished through organized and focused fun.

We have gymnastics classes for students entering Pre-school in the 2020 - 2021 school year, ages 3 to 5 years old. These classes are focused on mastering gross motor skills and the very basic movements for gymnastics exercises that can be a foundation for more advanced skills later on. Instructors are sensitive to occasional separation anxiety and encourage parents to help ease the process.


Kindergarten Classes

Students entering Kindergarten in the 2020 - 2021 school year will have an opportunity to try a longer, more intensive class that will introduce slightly harder skills and greater challenges than the traditional pre-school classes. These classes are slightly longer and use skill progressions from the Beginner and Advanced Beginner curriculum in order to serve as a transition to the regular Recreational Program.

Recreational Gymnastics Classes

There are 4 levels of recreational gymnastics. Each level after beginner has mile stones that need to be achieved in order to move up:
  1. Beginner: Where gymnasts over the age of 6 start to learn how to be gymnasts!
  2. Advanced Beginner: Gymnasts that have learned the basics graduate to this level.  Skills become a bit more challenging and exciting
  3. Intermediate:  This is the last stop on the way to competitive gymnastics.  Intermediates have mastery of basics and are starting to learn higher level skills.
  4. Pre-Team/Xcel: This is the highest level of the recreational program and introduces our students to their first experiences with competitive gymnastics. Students who have qualified for Intermediate classes are invited to try out for the Pre-Team or Xcel Program at any time, subject to Coach's evaluation and approval.

Pre-School Classes

These are our beginner-level classes for children between ages 3 and 5 who have not yet entered elementary school. These classes are 45 minutes and consist of the students making their first foray into gymnastics, learning stretching and balance while working on basic coordination on all for gymnastics events.

Student / Teacher Ratio - 5:1
Class Duration - 45 minutes





Kindergarten Classes

Level 1

These are our beginner-level classes for children ages 5 and 6 years old who are entering Kindergarten in the 2020 - 2021 school year. These classes are 60 minutes long and consist of the students making their first foray into gymnastics, learning stretching and balance while working on basic coordination on all for gymnastics events.

Student / Teacher Ratio - 6:1
Class Duration - 60 minutes





Beginners

Level 1

This class is a fun introduction to gymnastics for kids ages 6-13 years old. Students practice their skills on all four women's artistic gymnastics events or all six men's gymnastics events, every class.

Student / Teacher Ratio - 8:1
Class Duration - 80 minutes






Advanced Beginner

Level 2

For students who have met the prerequisites of the beginner classes. Students practice their skills on all four women's artistic gymnastics events and all six men's events every class.

Student / Teacher Ratio - 8:1
Class Duration - 80 minutes





Intermediate Girls

Level 3

For students who have met the prerequisites of the advanced beginner girls class.

Student / Teacher Ratio - 8:1
Class Duration - 90 minutes





Pre-Team Summer Program

This year's Summer Developmental Program is designed to work in tandem with our morning and afternoon summer camps. Come in the mornings for camps, stay in the afternoon for practices!

Boys and girls Pre-team programs are available to all students who have attended Advanced Beginner levels during the regular school year and for select students in girls and boys beginner and Ninja Zone classes. The Xcel Summer program is also open to girls who have attended Intermediate, Xcel or Pre-Team classes at AAG.

Students in these programs practice up to five days per week and have the option to try out for the Girls Xcel Team, GIJO, or USAG competitive team in the 2020 - 2021 season! Xcel is an "open optional" competition track that encourages gymnasts to develop their skills in a competitive setting and provides a more accessible path to success than the traditional compulsory program.

The Summer Pre-Team Program is based on week-by-week training plan and students are encouraged to attend as many days as possible.

Student / Teacher Ratio - 10:1
Class Duration - 120 minutes





High School Workout

This is our offseason training program for boys and girls getting ready for their IHSA competitive season and are not part of AAG's regular competitive track.

Student / Teacher Ratio - 10:1
Class Duration - 120 minutes


Annual Registration Fee: $26


Sign up for 3 or more classes per week for huge tuition savings!
All tuition fees are charged on the first of every month. Payment due at time of registration. No refunds may be granted except in the case of injuries or special circumstances.

Students are allowed 1 make-up class each month for absences. Make-ups must be scheduled at least one business day before the additional class.

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Additional classes and times are available through our Northbrook location!