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Gymnastics at the Duis Center
The terrific programs offered by the Sterling Park District provide wonderful benefits for your children. Here are three reasons why they should participate in gymnastics, tumbling, or cheer at the Duis Center.
- Develop Motor Skills and Coordination: Children aren’t born with high levels of coordination; they develop these skills through practice. Classes at the Duis Center are excellent for enhancing motor skills and coordination. Through gymnastics and tumbling, children learn to control their body, improve balance, and gain spatial awareness. Early mastery of these complex skills enhances their overall learning abilities, mobility, and posture. Participating in these activities also helps build the architecture of their brain, creating positive, lasting memories.
- Boost Confidence and Self-Esteem: Gymnastics, tumbling, and cheer programs at the Duis Center provide opportunities for children to set goals, work hard, and achieve milestones. Learning new skills and overcoming challenges builds immense confidence and fosters a sense of accomplishment and a positive self-image. Each milestone reached is a testament to their hard work, boosting their self-esteem.
- Have Fun and Make Friends: Kids naturally love to run, jump, climb, and try new things. The Duis Centers’ classes are packed with fun activities that help children grow stronger, both mentally and physically. These sessions are filled with laughter and excitement, providing an ideal environment for children to socialize and make friends. They will meet other aspiring gymnasts and cheerleaders, share experiences, and create lasting memories together.
With a variety of class dates and times, keeping your children engaged has never been easier. CLICK HERE, to register online for gymnastics, tumbling or cheer. All classes are held at the Duis Recreation Center. Classes are available for ages 3+. We offer recreational and competitive programs. For more information call (815) 622-6200. Give your children the gift of fun, friendship, and lifelong skills!
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Parent & Tot Little Explorers (Ages 18mo-4y)
This is a parent participation class. Classes allow your child to explore the gym at their own pace. Parents assist children through obstacle courses, circuits and stations. Activities are designed to enhance your child’s body awareness, coordination, agility, balance, flexibility and strength.
Preschool Beginner (Ages 3-4)
Classes are structured to introduce basic gymnastics skills. We also focus on Kindergarten readiness skills like hopping, skipping, galloping, following directions, taking turns and counting. Classes are held in the Little Gym.
Preschool Advanced (Ages 5-6)
This program is a stepping-stone into our recreational classes. This class focuses on building a strong gymnastics foundation. We emphasize coordination, flexibility and building strength. Classes are held in the Little Gym.
Boys Gymnastics (Ages 6-10)
The ultimate blend of boot camp, ninja and obstacle course training – the perfect way to burn leftover energy from the day!
Bronze – Levels 1 & 2 (Ages 7-17)
This class is for graduates of our introduction class. In this level, gymnasts will perfect the basic skills learned in our introduction class, while learning skills that are required to move up to Silver
Silver – Level 3 (Ages 7-17)
This class is for graduates of our Bronze class. In this class, gymnasts who have perfected the basic skills will begin learning more challenging skills on vault, bars, beam and floor. *Instructor recommendation required.
Gold – Levels 4 & 5 (Ages 7-17)
This class if for graduates of our Silver class. In this class, gymnasts will begin learning higher level skills on vault, bars, beam and floor. Our Gold level bridges the gap between foundational skills and higher-level gymnastics maneuvers. *Instructor recommendation required.
Tumbling 1 – Beginner (Ages 7-17)
This class focuses on beginning skills, such as rolls, handstands and cartwheels, to harder skills like round-offs and walkovers.
Tumbling 2 – Intermediate (Ages 7-17)
This class is for students who have completed the skill requirements for Beginner Tumbling and are ready to learn more challenging skills. *Instructor recommendation required
Tumbling 3 – Advanced (Ages 7-17)
This class is for students that have mastered the requirements for Beginner and Intermediate Tumbling. *Instructor recommendation required
Middle School Tumbling (Ages 10-14)
This class covers a wide range of skills, from basic tumbling fundamentals (rolls, handstands and cartwheels) to advanced skills (round-offs, back handsprings, flips and aerials). Participants will spend time on tumbling, jumps and motions for cheer, as well as leaps and turns for dancers.
Cheerleading (Ages 4-12)
This class will teach the proper techniques for motions, jumps, stunting and tumbling. We will showcase our cheers at the end of the season.
Competitive Gymnastics
Our competitive gymnastics program is open to students ages 6+ who meet the requirements through coach’s recommendation or evaluation. Our team participants compete in USAG meets.
Duis Recreation Center (815) 622-6200