ABOVE: Photo of a group of gymnasts demonstrating a lunge position on the balance beam.
Fun, Fitness & Foundational Gymnastics Skill Development in a Positive Learning Environment
**Class Schedule Subject To Change. Please note, summer classes are limited. During the summer months, we shift staffing resources to offer weekly camps for children ages 3-5 and 5-12 years.
Session 5 - Summer, 2024 (8 weeks) | June 17 - August 17 | Registration Opens May 7
Blue Stars (5 years)
A 55 minute class for children with a beginning level of gymnastics experience. No prior experience required. Classes focus on foundational gymnastics skills, physical fitness, movement confidence, and fun! While gymnastics is the primary focus of the class, attention is placed on skills needed for school and overall sports preparedness. This class will provide your child with lots of opportunities to run, jump, spin, climb and go upside down. In Blue Stars, your child will learn: forward/backward rolls, cartwheels, handstands, basic bar skills such as front support, forward roll dismount and casting, balance positions and basic walks on the beam, and trampoline safety.
8 week session: Novato Resident Fee $176, Non-Resident Fee $192.80
Mondays | 2:45 - 3:40 PM (no class 07/01)
Mondays | 3:45 - 4:40 PM (no class 07/01)
Tuesdays | 2:45 - 3:40 PM (no class 07/02)
Wednesdays | 2:45 - 3:40 PM (no class 06/19, 07/03)
Wednesdays | 3:45 - 4:40 PM (no class 06/19, 07/03)
Wednesdays | 4:45 - 5:40 PM (no class 06/19, 07/03)
Thursdays | 2:45 - 3:40 PM (no class 07/04)
Saturdays | 10:00 - 10:55 AM (no class 07/06)
Saturdays | 11:00 - 11:55 AM (no class 07/06)
Green Stars (6-7 years)
A 55 minute class for children with a beginning level of gymnastics experience. No prior experience required. Classes focus on foundational gymnastics skills, physical fitness, movement confidence, and fun! Gymnastics activity is great for the body and the brain. This class will provide your child with lots of opportunities to run, jump, spin, climb and go upside down. In Green Stars, your child will learn: forward/backward rolls, cartwheels, handstands, basic bar skills such as front support, forward roll dismount and casting, trampoline safety, and more!
8 week session: Novato Resident Fee $176, Non-Resident Fee $192.80
Coed Classes:
Mondays | 2:45 - 3:40 PM (no class 07/01)
Mondays | 3:45 - 4:40 PM (no class 07/01)
Mondays | 4:45 - 5:40 PM (no class 07/01)
Mondays | 6:00 - 6:55 PM (no class 07/01)
Tuesdays | 4:45 - 5:40 PM (no class 07/02)
Tuesdays | 6:00 - 6:55 PM (no class 07/02)
Wednesdays | 2:45 - 3:40 PM (no class 06/19, 07/03)
Wednesdays | 3:45 - 4:40 PM (no class 06/19, 07/03)
Wednesdays | 4:45 - 5:40 PM (no class 06/19, 07/03)
Wednesdays | 6:00 - 6:55 PM (no class 06/19, 07/03)
Thursdays | 6:00 - 6:55 PM (no class 07/04)
Saturdays | 9:00 - 9:55 AM (no class 07/06)
Orange Stars (8-12 years)
A 55 minute class for children with a beginning level of gymnastics experience. No prior experience required. Classes focus on foundational gymnastics skills, physical fitness, movement confidence, and fun! Gymnastics activity is great for the body and the brain. This class will provide your child with lots of opportunities to run, jump, spin, climb and go upside down. In Orange Stars, your child will learn: forward/backward rolls, cartwheels, handstands, basic bar skills such as front support, forward roll dismount and casting, trampoline safety and more!
8 week session: Novato Resident Fee $176, Non-Resident Fee $192.80
Coed Classes:
Mondays | 6:30 - 7:25 PM (no class 07/01)
Tuesdays | 3:45 - 4:40 PM (no class 07/02)
Tuesdays | 6:00 - 6:55 PM (no class 07/02)
Tuesdays | 6:30 - 7:25 PM (no class 07/02)
Wednesdays | 6:00 - 6:55 PM (no class 06/19, 07/03)
Wednesdays | 6:30 - 7:25 PM (no class 06/19, 07/03)
Thursdays | 3:45 - 4:40 PM (no class 07/04)
Thursdays | 6:30 - 7:25 PM (no class 07/04)
Supernova (5-15+ years with adult)
This is an adult led open gym class for children ages 5-15+ years with special and adaptive needs. The goal of this class is to promote gross motor skill development, motor planning, and movement confidence! Our facility is ideal for movement exploration and play. Staff will set-up a variety of obstacle courses using gymnastics equipment. In addition, participants will have access to trampolines, climbing ropes, bars and balance beams. We also have an enclosed synthetic turf area if your child would like to play outside. While Novato Gymnastics Staff will be on-site to supervise, Staff will not be teaching the class. An adult is REQUIRED to stay for the duration of the class and be responsible for their child. Please note, participation is limited to ONE adult per participant. No additional adults, family members, or similar, may be out in the gymnastics space. If your child is outside of the age range for this class, please contact the Novato Gymnastics Center at (415) 899-8279 or gymnastics@novato.org to see if it might be an appropriate fit.
8 week session: Novato Resident Fee $160, Non-Resident Fee $175.20
Saturdays | 12:00 - 12:45 PM (no class 07/06)
Teen Tumbling & Gymnastics (11-14 years)
A new 85-minute class for tweens and teens who want to continue gymnastics beyond our orange levels. This class will focus on strength, conditioning, flexibility, and progressions for more advanced acrobatic skills such as round-offs, bridge kick overs, walkovers, handsprings, and aerials. Great for dancers and cheerleaders as well as participants in other sports who want to get stronger, improve agility, and have fun being upside down. Curriculum Includes: foundational tumbling skills like handstands, cartwheels, forward/backward rolls and bridges; intermediate tumbling skills like round-offs, bridge kick overs, walkovers, handsprings and aerials; bar skills such as pullovers, casting and introductory circling elements; basic dance positions and postural control on balance beam; and trampoline safety and body tension
8 week session: Novato Resident Fee $192, Non-Resident Fee $210.40
Mondays | 5:45 - 7:10 PM (no class 07/01)
Shooting Stars (*Invitation Only, 4.5-5.5 years)
An advanced-beginner level class for participants ages 4.5-5.5 yrs. with strong coordination skills, moderate strength and flexibility, and an eagerness to learn, be attentive, and focus on more detailed instruction. *This class is by invitation only. In Shooting Stars, your child will learn skills like: handstands, cartwheels, forward/backward rolls, bars skills such as pullovers, casting, and inverted hollow-holds, movement patterns on balance beam, and trampoline safety.
8 week Session: Novato Resident Fee $176, Non-Resident Fee $192.80
Coed Classes:
Tuesdays | 3:45 - 4:40 PM (no class 07/02)
Thursdays | 3:45 - 4:40 PM (no class 07/04)
Boys Comets (*Invitation Only, 5-8 years)
An advanced-beginner level class for boys ages 5-8 yrs. with strong coordination skills, moderate strength and flexibility, and an eagerness to learn, be attentive, and focus on more detailed instruction. This class is by invitation only and attendance is required 2 days per week. In Boys Comets, your child will learn skills like: handstands, cartwheels, forward/backward rolls, bars skills such as pullovers, casting and swinging, introductory circling progressions on the pommel horse, and trampoline safety.
Not offered during the Summer Session. Participants are encouraged to enroll in a Green or Orange Star class.
Girls Green Comets & Rockets (*Invitation Only, 6-7 years)
The Comet & Rocket level classes are blended for the summer session. An advanced-beginner/intermediate level class for students who have developed a strong foundation of strength and flexibility, have demonstrated attentiveness to coaching, and are prepared to build upon their basic gymnastics skills. *This class is by invitation only. Curriculum includes: speed, agility and tightness for vault, pullover, casting and back-hip circles on bars, postural control on balance beam and basic handstand progressions, as well as forward rolls, backward rolls, handstands, cartwheels, bridges and walkovers on floor. If your child is 8 years old, please talk to your child’s instructor to determine which class is the best fit.
8 week Session: Novato Resident Fee $176, Non-Resident Fee $192.80
Mondays | 3:45 - 4:40 PM (no class 07/01)
Wednesdays | 3:45 - 4:40 PM (no class 06/19, 07/03)
Girls Orange Comets & Rockets (*Invitation Only, 8-12 years)
The Comet & Rocket level classes are blended for the summer session. An advanced-beginner/intermediate level class for students who have developed a strong foundation of strength and flexibility, have demonstrated attentiveness to coaching, and are prepared to build upon their basic gymnastics skills. *This class is by invitation only. Curriculum includes: speed, agility and tightness for vault, pullover, casting and back-hip circles on bars, postural control on balance beam and basic handstand progressions, as well as forward rolls, backward rolls, handstands, cartwheels, bridges and walkovers on floor. If your child is 8 years old, please talk to your child’s instructor to determine which class is the best fit.
8 week session: Novato Resident Fee $200, Non-Resident Fee $219.20
Mondays | 4:45 - 6:10 PM (no class 07/01)
Tuesdays | 4:45 - 6:10 PM (no class 07/02)
Wednesdays | 4:45 - 6:10 PM (no class 06/19, 07/03)
Thursdays | 4:45 - 6:10 PM (no class 07/04)
Summer Developmental Camp (*Invitation Only, Girls Level 1/1x-2/2x)
This summer, girls ages 7-13 years who are currently enrolled (during the Spring session) in Level 1, Level 1x or Level 2x are invited to participate in a special Summer Developmental Camp! This is a new opportunity for your gymnast to receive extended training time and more specialized instruction. Participants will work with Team Coaches to further advance their strength and develop more advanced skills. Participation in this camp provides coaching staff with time to assess whether competitive gymnastics may be the right fit. Participants should be eager to learn, work hard and improve.
8 week session: Novato Resident Fee $520, Non-Resident Fee $571.20
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 3:00 - 5:30 PM (no camp 07/02, 07/04)
