When it comes to teaching young athletes to flip, tumble and soar, the right gymnastics club can make all the difference in foundational coordination, strength and confidence. National figures show that children enrolled in regular gymnastics programs typically exhibit improved body awareness and better balance skills. The Best of the Best celebrates those clubs in Frederick that pair expert coaching with a safe, motivating environment for skill development.
24/7 Dance Studio offers a gymnastics-track alongside their well-known dance curriculum, with classes structured for youth and teens that address vault, bars, beam and tumbling basics. Their team maintains CPR and First Aid certification, and the program emphasizes proper form, core conditioning and progression of skills for boys and girls age 10 and up. For students who enjoy blending dance and gymnastics elements—perhaps because dance came first or because they want extra variety—this studio provides that crossover option.
Flips presents a full-service gymnastics club catering to beginners through competitive athletes, with programs that include recreational gymnastics, USA Gymnastics team levels 3–10 and open-gym opportunities for extra practice. They emphasize strength, flexibility and technique in a facility designed for growth, and they highlight opportunities for homeschools, camps and birthday events as well. Parents seeking a club where competition is possible but not required will find that Flips covers both ends of the spectrum.
Frederick Gymnastics Club describes itself as Mid-Maryland’s largest gymnastics program, operating in an 18,000-square-foot facility with classes for preschoolers, school-age children, boys and girls, trampolines and ninja-gym options. They focus on building confidence and coordination via structured achievement levels, ribbon rewards and skilled instructors certified in gymnastics. For families wanting a robust, multi-discipline gymnastics experience under one roof, this club offers scale and range.
While primarily a dance studio, Dee Buchanan Studio of Dance integrates gymnastics training into its offering—particularly for students exploring both artful movement and athletic tumbling. The program includes classes in acrobatics and modern-style movement that complement gymnastic fundamentals. For children attracted to both dance and gymnastics who want a blended environment, this studio provides that dual-path option.
Gemnastics Academy emphasizes gymnastics classes starting as young as infancy (including “mommy & me” sessions) and progressing to school-age programs that develop skills across the four women’s apparatuses—bars, beam, vault and floor. They also run a competitive team for athletes ready to advance and compete at higher levels. Their philosophy underscores individual coaching, confidence building and gradual advancement, making them a good fit for families looking for both recreational and serious training tracks.
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