Tumbling & Cheer Classes

Gymnastics, Cheer, and Dance Mission Statement ❤️

“To inspire confident, respectful athletes through safe and fun gymnastics, cheer, and dance programs — fostering fitness, teamwork, and a love of movement, while giving parents peace of mind.”

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Tumbling

Beginner (5+yrs): This class will introduce children to skills such as forward and backward rolls, cartwheels, handstands, and backbends. Tumblers progress in their skills with a spotter to eventually no spotter.

Intermediate (Promoted from previous class): This class will introduce children to skills such as backward and forward walkovers and standing and running flip flops. Tumblers progress in their skills with a spotter to eventually no spotter.

Advanced (Promoted from previous class): This class will introduce children to skills such as front aerials, punch fronts, standing and running back tucks, and arabians. Tumblers progress in their skills with a spotter to eventually no spotter.

Cheer

Hyper Flexibility (5+yrs): Ready to take your flexibility to the next level? In this class, you’ll experience dynamic stretching techniques that improve your range of motion safely and effectively. Our instructors will provide guidance and support you every step of the way. Why join? Boost your athletic performance, reduce the risk of injury, and enhance your overall body awareness and posture. You’ll feel more energized and less tense as you unlock your body’s potential.

Cheer Technique, Motions & More (5+yrs): Join our Cheer Choreography Technique Class and learn the art of creating captivating routines that wow the crowd! In this class, you will dive into the fundamentals of choreography, focusing on rhythm, formations, and transitions. Whether you are a
beginner or an experienced cheerleader, you will gain valuable skills to elevate your routines.

Cheer Fit Conditioning (8+yrs): Stay strong and ready to shine! Cheer Fit Conditioning is a 30-minute cheer specific workout designed to build muscle, enhance stability, and keep athletes progressing in the off-season. Perfect for cheerleaders looking to gain strength, protect their bodies, and unlock new skills with confidence.

Cheer Stunting (5+yrs): This is a stunting class designed for cheerleaders. We will teach different variations of stunts for all levels. During this class flyers and bases will work to perfect proper technique and improve overall skill in stunting. If you are currently on a cheer team, we highly encourage you to check this class out!

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Location: Central Park Building Gymnasium 15601 Central Ave.

Arrival: Children should arrive 5 minutes before class start time. Children may put shoes, jackets and any extra belongings in locker room. Children are to then proceed to their classes starting point.

Program Coordinator: Destiny Skelnik (708) 687-7270 ext. 120 or dskelnik@oakforestparks.org

Attire: Girls should wear a snug fitted shirt and shorts, or a leotard. Boys should wear comfortable clothing. Long hair must be tied back, and no socks or jewelry should be worn.

Level Promotions: As skills are mastered, tumblers will be promoted to the next level. Promotion may take place within the session. An instructor will discuss any level changes with the parent. At the end of each session, parent/guardian of participant will receive a letter with next class level information.

Making Up a Class: Our current summer session offers tumbling on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Below you can find the days and times for each class, so you know when to attend your makeup!