Have you ever heard of Carolina Gymnastics? Whether you’re looking for a Parent and Me class for your tots, an awesome place to host your next birthday party, or a sport to introduce your older kids to, you should give Carolina Gymnastics a try! A local mom and Kidding Around Columbia writer has been taking her young daughter to gymnastics classes here for the past several months and has some great insight we think you will love!
Carolina Gymnastics: Parent and Me Classes
When my daughter began walking, and became more of a “toddler” than a baby, I knew I needed to find something for her to do on a regular basis. Not only to get us out of the house, but to challenge her, teach her new skills, and socialize with other tots her age.
After some searching, I came across the Parent and Me classes at Carolina Gymnastics and I knew I had to give them a try. It was comforting to know that Carolina Gymnastics has been in business since 1976 and was the very first privately owned gymnastics center in all of South Carolina.
Group Class Room
The class we are a part of usually starts out in the Group Class Area. Complete with a climbable castle replica, wall murals, slide, and small foam pit, this room is so cute and fun for small kiddos. Tiny gymnasts are also given the opportunity to free play in the “big gym” where they can jump on the trampoline, swing on the bars, walk across the beams, dance to the music, and so much more!
Independence to Explore at Their Own Pace
Each family can do one free trial class to be sure the classes are a good fit. About halfway through our trial run, it was safe to say that my daughter was HOOKED. The Parent and Me class is set up to give toddlers space and independence to explore and try things on their own time, but with tons of guidance from the coaches.
I really love that throughout the class I am able to participate with my daughter and learn how to safely teach her new skills such as forward rolls, cartwheel basics, bridges, and so much more. It is so cool to see her learn and achieve new skills even at such a young age! Now, at almost two years old, her favorite thing to do is swing on the bars and jump into the large foam pit.
More Classes at Carolina Gymnastics
There are so many flip-tastic classes at Carolina Gymnastics:
- Parent and Me
- Ages walking to 2 years old
- Preschool Gymnastics
- Ages 3 – 5 years old
- Advanced Preschool Gymnastics
- Ages 4 -5 years old
- Girls & Boys Recreational Gymnastics
- Ages 6 and up
- Tumbling Classes
- Ages 6 and up
Twist and Tumble at Your Next Birthday Party
Looking for a unique place to host your child’s next birthday party? Carolina Gymnastics could be a great fit! Parties include:
- 1.5 hour celebration
- Age appropriate games
- Invitations
- Goody bags
- Special t-shirt and medal for birthday child
- Gym play
There are two different packages to choose from. You can either provide your own cake or have the gymnastics center provide one for you. Depending on the number of guests you have at your party and the package you choose, parties can cost anywhere from $220 to $310.
You’ll find more birthday party options in our Kidding Around Guide to Birthday Parties in Columbia, SC
Carolina Gymnastics
437 Rabon Road
803.788.2808
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