California Gymnastics Academy – CGA

We went to California gymnastics academy for 4 months in the tumble with me class. That was our first and only experience with gymnastics classes at the time. The classes are very repetitive — there is a new activity each month, which can be a problem for kids who don’t like repetition too much but if your child likes that, then he/​she may enjoy it. It is probably good for toddlers who are yet to develop their motor skills but not for toddlers who are more active and have those skills already developed. There is only one class in the tumble with me category during the weekend — very early on Saturday morning, which was a challenge for us. The gym was still pretty cold at 8:15 in the morning. I personally prefer the multiple and later in the morning time options on Saturday at West coast training center just down the street. Their classes are more structured for the 3 year olds, however, you will not be able to accompany your toddler. West coast training center offers open gym time, which is unfortunately not offered at California gymnastics academy, and their cancellation policy if the class is not the right fit for your child is very parent/​toddler friendly unlike at California gymnastics academy (no 30 day cancellation requirement compared to California gymnastics academy). Overall, West coast training center is a better fit for us.

The coaching for the competitive team is top-​notch. Our daughter was on the optional team for 3 years and her skills improved immensely under the coaching at CGA. Many of the girls are State, Regional and National champions and some go on to college gymnastics careers. If you want excellence, this is the place.

Best place for toddler gymnastics! Took my son here today and was so impressed by Jeff and the teacher, oh so nice and helpful! Huge gym, looking forward to classes — they instruct the toddlers and help them learn to follow commands, somersaults, trampoline, etc. not just an open play gym like other places! I can’t wait to continue with classes and see how my son learns!

This is a great place to learn new skills (acro or artistic), hang out with friends, and condition your body! Adult gymnastics classes are now offered Monday nights at 8:30PM. Cost is $ 12 per drop in, $ 10/​class for 5 classes, or $ 8/​class for 10 classes. All skill levels are welcome!

Two of my daughters go here and so far I am really impressed. The facility is amazing. The coaches are professional and really focus on the kids. They have lots of classes happening at the same time and I was able to get my daughters (who are two years and two levels apart) in classes at the same time. It is expensive but definitely worth it. I got a discount on my second child, also.

My son has been enjoying this place for several years! Loved the parent– and-​me class and cut ties to let him in the preschool class. Now he is in a Kinder class. Discipline for listening and safety seem to be the great take away, not to mention increased endurance, flexibility and confidence. It’s a win win. Going to sign up my 9 year old daughter. Never have had a billing problem.

Took the wee toddler to CGA for her intro session today. Love it! The facility is nice ‘n warm on these chilly days, the equipment is more toddler-​height (trampolines into the floor level, as is the pit), and there’s a number of others in the parent-​n-​me class. The instructor (Brian) keeps ‘em on a generally focused program, but there is the expectation that one or two will drift as attention spans wane, and that’s cool, too.
The facility also has a homework room if you’ve got bigger ones who aren’t there to jump and tumble but still need to hit the books, Wi-​fi is there, and if there’s a case of the munchies, the fridge is stocked with healthy snacks ‘n such and operates on the honor system.
I was also quite impressed with the sign about given the economy, if you’re out of work, you can talk to ‘em and they’ll try and work with you to barter helping out at the place for tuition, as not to interrupt your child’s visits. A classy touch in a tough economy.