CLASS LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS
If your gymnast has previous gymnastics experience and you are unsure of which recreational level to place them into, please feel free to schedule an evaluation via the link below.
Our Preschool Gymnastics Program is designed for children ages 2 through pre-kindergarten, beginning with a Parent & Me style class and progressing toward greater independence and skill.
In these classes, students build a strong foundation in body awareness, flexibility, coordination, balance, and listening skills — all while having fun!
Each class blends age-appropriate gymnastics instruction with games and imaginative activities that nurture confidence, focus, and a love for movement.
Once your child enters kindergarten, they’ll be ready to advance into our Grade School Recreational Gymnastics Program.
Peak Pals Parent & Me Class (50 Minutes)
Our Peak Pals class is a fun and interactive Parent & Me program designed for children ages 2.5 to 4 years old. Together, parents and children explore the joy of movement while developing strength, coordination, and confidence in a supportive, play-based environment.
For many children, this is their first structured movement class, making it the perfect place to build social, cooperative, and listening skills alongside large motor development.
Each class includes age-appropriate instruction on the balance beam, tumble track, trampoline, bars, parachute, and floor, introducing the names and motions of basic gymnastics skills they’ll build on in future levels.
Our preschool-sized equipment is designed specifically for smaller bodies, helping every child feel capable, confident, and empowered to find their peak — one skill at a time.
Everest Explorers Class (50 Minutes)
Our Everest Explorers class is designed for children ages 3.5 to 5 years old who are ready to experience gymnastics independently, without a parent’s assistance.
In this fun and active class, young gymnasts build confidence while continuing to develop the foundational skills introduced in earlier levels. Students work on balance, coordination, flexibility, strength, and body awareness using equipment perfectly sized for preschoolers.
Each class features tumbling, jumping, balancing, and skill-building activities that encourage focus, confidence, and a love for movement — all in a safe and supportive environment.
Our goal is to help every child feel strong, capable, and empowered to find their peak, both in and out of the gym.
Tiny Trailblazers Class (55 Minutes) — Invite Only
Our Tiny Trailblazers class is designed for preschoolers ages 4 to 5 years old who are ready for an extra challenge and show strong focus, coordination, and body control.
This invite-only class is offered by instructor recommendation and provides an accelerated learning environment that builds upon the skills introduced in our Everest Explorers program.
Students continue to develop strength, flexibility, balance, and confidence while beginning to explore more advanced movement patterns and skill progressions — all within a positive, safety-focused setting that encourages every child to find their peak.
Mini Mountaineers Class (2x per week, 60 Minutes per class)
Our Mini Mountaineers program is designed for preschoolers who are ready to take the next big step in their gymnastics journey. Meeting twice per week for one hour each class, Mini Mountaineers build upon the foundation developed in our Tiny Trailblazers program while preparing for the expectations of Pre-Team.
This class offers a more structured environment with a focus on strength, flexibility, body shaping, and progressive skill development across all events. Students refine form, learn proper technique, and begin to understand the discipline and focus required for future team programs — all while maintaining the fun and encouragement that define the Everest experience.
Our goal is to help each young gymnast grow in confidence, ability, and passion for the sport, empowering them to find their peak both on and off the mat.
COED Recreational Gymnastics (Ages 5 and Up)
Our Everest Recreational Gymnastics Program is designed for children ages 5 and older who are currently enrolled in grade school (K–12). These classes are ideal for gymnasts who have graduated from our preschool programs and are ready to take the next step toward skill mastery, confidence, and independence.
The program progresses through Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels, each building on strong foundations in balance, coordination, strength, and flexibility while introducing new skills on all gymnastics events.
Classes begin with 55-minute sessions for Beginner and Intermediate levels and expand to 85-minute sessions in the Advanced level to allow more focused training and refinement of technique.
For athletes seeking an intro to competitive gymnastics, Everest also offers AAU Copper, a recreationally competitive opportunity where gymnasts can experience the excitement of performance and friendly competition in a supportive, confidence-building environment.
At every level, our goal remains the same — to create a safe, positive, and empowering space where every gymnast can find their peak.
Beginner Gymnastics (55 Minutes)
Our Beginner Gymnastics class is the ideal introduction for grade-school athletes ages 5 and up who are new to the sport. Classes are divided by age — ages 5–7 and ages 8 and older — to ensure age-appropriate instruction, pacing, and engagement.
Each class begins with warm-ups and stretching to develop strength, flexibility, and coordination, building a foundation for safe and confident skill progressions. Gymnasts are introduced to all four main gymnastics events: vault, bars, beam, and floor, while learning proper terminology, form, and focus.
Foundational skills include forward and backward rolls, cartwheels, handstand preparation, and pullovers on bars with the support of mats and spotting as needed. These essential movements form the base of all gymnastics progressions and help every athlete build confidence, discipline, and a love of movement as they find their peak at Everest Gymnastics Training Center.
Intermediate Gymnastics (55 Minutes)
Our Intermediate Gymnastics class is designed for athletes who have prior gymnastics experience and have mastered the foundational skills introduced in Beginner Gymnastics.
Classes are divided by age — ages 5–7 and ages 8 and older — allowing gymnasts to progress at the right pace while being challenged appropriately for their age and ability.
Athletes continue to refine body control, strength, and flexibility while building confidence and precision in their movement. They work on cartwheels, handstands, bridge kickovers, and round-off preparation, while continuing to strengthen pullovers from the floor and begin learning back hip circles and other foundational bar transitions.
This level focuses on consistency, technique, and progression across all four gymnastics events, helping gymnasts gain the skills and confidence to advance toward the next level as they continue to find their peak at Everest Gymnastics Training Center.
Our Advanced Gymnastics class is an invitation-only program for athletes who have demonstrated strong foundational skills, focus, and a desire to continue progressing in a challenging yet supportive environment.
Prerequisite Skills:
Pullover on Bars
Bridge Kickover on Floor
Meeting once per week for 85 minutes, this class allows gymnasts to refine technique, strength, flexibility, and control across all four gymnastics events. Coaches emphasize precision, safe progressions, and correct body positioning as students build confidence in more advanced skills and combinations.
As the highest level within our recreational program, this class focuses on personal growth, skill mastery, and a love for the sport — empowering every gymnast to find their peak at Everest Gymnastics Training Center.
AAU Copper (Ages 5+) — Recreationally Competitive
Our AAU Copper program is a recreationally competitive option for athletes who love learning new skills and want the fun of performing with a team—no tryouts required. Coaching is focused on confidence, fundamentals, and great sportsmanship.
Training Structure
85 minutes, twice per week
Two training groups for the right level of challenge:
Copper 1 — for athletes coming from Beginner or Intermediate Rec
Copper 2 — for athletes coming from Advanced Rec
Season & Fees
2–3 local meets between January and May
Competition and uniform fees apply in addition to monthly tuition
How to Enroll
Email aau@everest-gymnastics.com for placement and registration details.
At Everest Gymnastics Training Center, AAU Copper gives athletes a supportive, team-based environment to grow skills, build confidence, and find their peak—while keeping the spirit of recreational gymnastics front and center.
Tumbling Classes
Our Tumbling Classes focus on developing strong tumbling skills using the floor, trampoline, and Tumbl Trak.
Athletes work on progressions that build strength, control, and confidence in skills such as rolls, handstands, cartwheels, round-offs, and flips, depending on level and ability.
While these classes do not include formal instruction on vault, bars, or beam, those apparatuses may occasionally be incorporated for drills, shaping, or strength development to enhance overall tumbling performance.
Each class emphasizes proper technique, safety, and body awareness, helping athletes gain power and precision as they continue to find their peak in tumbling.
Tumbling 1 (55 Minutes)
Our Tumbling 1 class is designed for beginner athletes who are new to tumbling or just beginning to explore gymnastics.
Students learn essential foundations including rolls, handstands, cartwheels, bridges, and basic jumps, while developing coordination, strength, and flexibility.
Each class focuses on safe progressions and proper technique on the floor, trampoline, and Tumbl Trak, helping athletes build confidence as they take their first steps toward finding their peak in tumbling.
Tumbling 2 (55 Minutes)
Prerequisites: Forward Roll, Backward Roll, Handstand, Cartwheel, Bridge Kickover, and Backbend (from standing)
Our Tumbling 2 class is for athletes who have mastered basic tumbling skills and are ready for the next level of challenge.
Students continue to refine form, strength, and body control while learning new progressions that connect skills and improve power and technique.
Work includes handstands, bridge kickovers, stronger cartwheels, round-off preparation, and shaping drills that prepare gymnasts for advanced tumbling skills.
Tumbling 3 (55 Minutes)
Prerequisites: Back Walkover, Front Walkover, Back Handspring (on Trampoline or Tumbl Trak)
Tumbling 3 athletes are ready to expand their skills and begin more dynamic tumbling progressions.
This class focuses on connecting skills and developing power for floor and Tumbl Trak passes.
Students work on standing and running back handsprings, round-off connections, front handsprings, and shaping drills for front and back tucks, all while maintaining focus on safe execution and technique.
Advanced Tumbling (55 Minutes)
Prerequisites: Standing Back Handspring (with rebound), Round-Off Back Handspring (with rebound), Front Handspring, Front Tuck (into pit)
Our Advanced Tumbling class challenges athletes to refine advanced power tumbling skills and master precision in timing, control, and form.
Training includes multiple connected back handsprings, front and back saltos, and higher-level combination passes on floor, trampoline, and Tumbl Trak.
Coaches emphasize shaping, safe landings, and progressive drills to help athletes reach new levels of strength, confidence, and excellence as they continue to find their peak in tumbling.