Gymnastics is an ideal outlet for kids who need more bouncing around than their school day offers. Each gym runs its program a little bit differently. Here’s a summary of gymnastics classes in Alameda, Berkeley, Oakland, Emeryville, Union City, and Fremont.
Special thanks to Park Gymnastics, Oakland’s newest gym, for sponsoring this post. Kids ages 2 to 8 are welcome to build their skills and have a blast. As a locally owned and operated space, Park Gymnastics is on a mission to inspire young gymnasts, spark confidence, and build strong gymnastics foundations in a safe and supportive environment.
Gymnastics for ages 0 to 5 | Gymnastics for grades K to 12
Gymnastics Classes for East Bay Babies & Toddlers
Park Gymnastics was started by a Montclair mom, former competitive gymnast, and coach who knows firsthand what families are looking for. They offer a year-round program for toddler, preschool, and kindergarten gymnastics for ages 2-5.
Park Gymnastics
Join Caregiver & Me classes at Park Gymnastics for children ages 2–5. Explore movement, build coordination, and foster confidence in a fun, safe environment. Bond with your child while making friends and sharing the joy of gymnastics together!
Ages: Age Two, Age Three, Age Four +
Action Arts Parkour & Gymnastics
Parent and tot tumbling classes lead to preschooler gymnastics and parkour. See class schedule for specifics.
Ages: Age Two, Age Three, Age Four +
Athletic Playground Parkour, Acrobatics, Movement
Parkour classes begin at age 3 with parents accompanying as needed. Mini Movers is a class for both child and parent.
Ages: Age Three, Age Four +
Bay Aerials Sweet Peas
Sweet Peas gymnastics starts at age 6 months.
Ages: Pre-crawlers, Crawlers, Age One, Age Two, Age Three, Age Four +
Bay Island Gymnastics
Gymnastics for toddlers and preschoolers goes to age 5. Ninja Warrior class begins at age 4.
Ages: Age Two, Age Three, Age Four +
Griffin Judo
Head Over Heels Athletic Arts
Gymnastics classes with parent participation begin at age 18 months.
Ages: Age One, Age Two, Age Three, Age Four +
Pacific West Toddler & Preschool Gymnastics
Pac West’s Mini Tumblers program is designed for boys and girls, ages walking to age 5. Located in Fremont and Union City.
Ages: Age One, Age Two, Age Three, Age Four +
Ruby's Tumbling
Toddler gymnastics classes start at 12 months with parent participation. Offers drop-off childcare on some Fridays. Look for "night care".
Ages: Age One, Age Two, Age Three, Age Four +
UC Berkeley Bear Cubs Gymnastics
Bear Cubs gymnastics classes are offered for 14 mo-age 5 throughout the week. Parent participation varies. Held when Cal is in session, not during summer.
Ages: Age One, Age Two, Age Three, Age Four +
Ultimate Sports Connection
Kang & Roo classes are for crawlers to age 3. Preschool gymnastics & developmental girls classes begin at age 3.
Ages: Crawlers, Age One, Age Two, Age Three, Age Four +
Gymnastics Classes for East Bay Kids & Teens
Park Gymnastics offers year-round gymnastics for beginners to advanced gymnasts for grades 1-3, Open Gym and skill clinics, a growing pre-team program, and a high-energy summer camp combining gymnastics skill rotations and other creative arts activities.
Get ready to flip, balance, and soar! Age-based classes through age 5. Skill-level classes for ages 6-8. Classes introduce fundamental gymnastics skills on floor, bars, beam, and tumble trak, blending progression and fun to inspire confidence and excitement in every gymnast.
Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
Traverse offers fun, movement-based classes for ages 6-15, focusing on confidence, fitness, and friendships. Kids learn to jump, swing, and climb through six progressive classes covering 12 beginner obstacles, with options to advance or join the competitive ninja team.
Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Gymnastics classes for all ages and all skill levels, starting with sweetpeas (6 months+). Girls gym is ages 6-18, Fremont Ninjas is ages 6-12, and aerial classes are ages 7-adults.
Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Gymnastics for Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced. After-school classes guide students aged 6-17 in the basic fundamentals of fitness and gymnastics in a fun and goal-oriented manner. Also offer toddler classes up to age 5. Ninja Warriors class is 4-17.
Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
HOH Afterschool Club runs from 3 pm to 6 pm Mondays through Fridays. Classes go from toddler through adult.
Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School
Girls Gymnastics begins at age 5.5. Co-Ed Tumbling is for any gender beginning at age 6--considered a precursor to Martial Arts & Cheerleading. Fremont and Union City.
Grades: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
Gymnastics for all ages and skill levels, starting with Bear Cubs (14 months+ with parent) all the way to advanced classes.
Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Recreational gymnastics, tumbling, and developmental gymnastics classes are available for school age kids.
Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade
Find lots more East Bay classes for kids >
Thanks again to Park Gymnastics in Oakland for ages 2 to 8, for sponsoring today’s round-up. They love kids who want to move, jump, and challenge themselves, and whether they’re learning their first cartwheel or perfecting their back handspring, every child feels like a champion!
