Have a little one whose favorite activities seem to be jumping off walls and climbing all over the couch? If you’re ready to swap the household furniture for kid-sized trampolines, balance beams and soft obstacles, then it’s time to get your little ball of energy signed up for a gymnastics class.
Gymnastics is all about confident, intentional movement. These classes are fun and games for kids (literally), but they can also help your child work on early motor skills, develop an appreciation for exercise and grow confidence in their bodies and movements.
Ready to get started? Check out these gyms with classes for little ones around metro Detroit.
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Best gymnastics classes in Macomb County
- Address: 44600 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township
Learn the basics of gymnastics and tumbling, or try a ninja skills course where kids ages 3-14 use strength and agility to navigate an obstacle course. There’s tumbling and trampoline classes, as well as day camps. Cutting Edge also has an occupational therapy program for little ones that are behind on reaching their motor skills milestones.
- Address: 51676 Danview Technology Cour, Shelby Township
Start your little gymnast off strong with a Parent-n-Tot class, or enroll your beginner athlete in an all levels class where they can learn and master the basics with other kids their age.
- Address: 5535 Gatewood Drive, Sterling Heights and 37077 S. Groesbeck Highway, Clinton Township
The staff at Sterling Gymnastics Academy are specially trained to work with kids. Beginners courses include learning to jump, crawl and tumble through obstacle courses while learning balance and coordination. Advanced instructional and trampoline classes are offered for kids who have mastered the basics.
- Address: Locations throughout metro Detroit
Littles ones will learn about proper form and safety as they tumble and dance their way to better coordination, balance and confidence.
Best gymnastics classes in Oakland County
- Address: 2124 Franklin Road, Bloomfield Hills
Envisioning a long career for your little gymnast? At Bloomfield Gymnastics, they can begin with Parent & Tot classes, progress through tumbling and cheer, then join advanced dance and gymnastics teams.
- Address: 23966 Freeway Park Drive, Farmington Hills
Farmington Gymnastics Center knows that gym classes are a great way for little ones to socialize and make new friends while developing confidence, courage and important physical motor skills. We love that they offer flexible summer sessions for busy families.
- Address: 5425 Perry Drive, Waterford Township
From as young as 6 months old, tiny gymnasts can enroll in the Baby Tigers program where they’ll use the bars, beam and trampolines to develop fine motor skills. Parents will love bonding with their little ones at these gymnastics classes. Once kids turn 4 years old, they’ll transition to instructive classes where they can begin to hone their skills and develop independence.
- Address: 1813 Northfield Drive, Rochester Hills
Kids 1-16 can learn to tumble, flip and cartwheel at GTC Gymnastics. The gym has taught gymnastics skills to children for over 38 years and, as a respected gym, their classes fill up fast. If you can’t get your child into their next session, stop by for a drop-in session.
- Address: 24425 Indoplex Circke, Farmington Hills
Since 1979, Gym America has taught children the basics of gymnastics. Enroll your child in one of their structured classes or summer camps, or let them create their own fitness play at an open gym session.
Oakland Rhythmic Gymnastics
- Address: 7273 Wing Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills
Let your child express themself through movement. Rhythmic gymnastics combines elements of dance and objects like hoops, ribbons or rope into gymnastics routines. Best for little gymnasts who have already mastered the basics and are ready to add expressive elements to their gymnastics practice.
- Address: 355 E. Whitcomb Ave., Madison Heights
With two other locations in Macomb County, Sterling Gymnastics Academy offers fun ways for kids to test their strength, balance and coordination, all in a kid-safe environment. Once you’ve learned the basics, try a trampoline or samurai class!
Best gymnastics classes in Wayne County
- Address: 47576 Halyard Drive, Plymouth
As soon as your child can walk, they can begin taking gymnastics classes at Euro Stars Gymnastics. This gym offers classes from beginners to competitive, open gyms and specialized camps and clinics that will help your child master a specific skill.
- Address: 5870 N. Hix Road, Westland and 1801 N. Beech Daly Road, Dearborn Heights
This gym’s two Wayne County locations offer many youth gymnastics classes, including recreational, tumbling, special needs and karate, as well as advanced training classes for high school athletes.
- Address: 13300 Reeck Road, Southgate
Each child is unique with their own abilities and their own pace of practicing gymnastics. That’s why Mills Gymnastics offers new students a free class to see where they fit in at the gym. Try out gymnastics, tumbling, ninja skills and more.
Best gymnastics classes in Washtenaw County
- Address: 400 W. Washington St., Ann Arbor
Littles ones will learn about proper form and safety as they tumble and dance their way to better coordination, balance and confidence.
- Address: 5555 Hines Drive, Ann Arbor
Since 1979, Gym America has taught children the basics of gymnastics. Enroll your child in one of their structured classes or summer camps, or let them create their own fitness play at an open gym session.
This article was recently updated on March 27, 2025 by Metro Parent’s writer, Sarah Knieff. The update included her research to feature the latest information. Questions? Please reach out to editor@metroparent.com.
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