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Oak Lawn Park District gymnastics and tumbling programs are located at the Racquet, Fitness & Gymnastics Center (10444 S. Central Ave.) Programs are available from toddler classes through adult gymnastics classes and are year-round. Our programs are fun, educational, safe, and can help your child to increase coordination, flexibility, strength, and self-esteem. Classes are offered both boys and girls.

Programs offered by age group:

Toddler (1-2 Years) Preschool (3-5 Years) School Age (6 & up)
Grown-up & Me X
Gym Playtime X X X
Gymnastics Group Lessons X X
Sports & Agility X
Gym Ninjas/Obstacle Course Training X X
Gymnastics Parties X X
Tumbling Group Lessons X
Bars Boot Camp X
Gymnastics Practice Time X
USAG Competitive Gymnastics Team X
Family Fun Events X X X
Private Gymnastics/Tumbling Lessons X
Special Olympics Gymnastics X

 

Current GYMNASTICS Programs

Open Gym Information (October – May)

We offer open gym times for various ages and abilities throughout the week. Preschool Playtime (ages 1-5), practice time for gymnastics (ages 6 & up), special recreation, and tumbling open gym. No Open Gym on October 26, Thanksgiving, December 7, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, April 19, Easter Sunday, Mother’s Day, and Memorial Day

Gym Type Day Time
Preschool Playtime (Ages 1-5) Monday & Tuesday

Thursday

Saturday & Sunday

12:30-1:30 pm

11:30 am-12:30 pm

3:30-4:30 pm

All Ages Friday

Saturday & Sunday

12:30-1:30 pm

5:30-6:30 pm

Practice Time (ages 6 & up) Sunday 6:30-7:30 pm
Special Recreation Sunday 4:30-5:30 pm
Tumbling Open Gym (ages 12 & up) Tuesday & Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm
What to bring to class:
  • We ask that each participant be dress appropriately and ready for class. It is recommended that participants registered for a class longer than 1.25 hours bring a filled water bottle.
  • Participants will use the cubby holes to place their shoes and water bottle while they are in class.

What to wear for class:

  • Grownup & Me class- ages 1 & 2 years and grownup should have comfortable clothing, no shoes in the gym area for both grownup and toddler,
  • Girls Gymnastics-leotard; long hair should be pulled back. No tights, socks, or jewelry.
  • Tumblers/Ninjas-t-shirt tucked in or tank top with shorts, NO sports bras only, or shirts that show your belly may be worn. Long hair should be pulled back. No shoes or Jewelry
  • Boys Gymnastics-wear sweat pants or shorts with a t-shirt tucked in. No jeans.
Class Evaluation Process:
  • We use on online skill charting program to evaluate progress of our student in our Preschool and School aged Gymnastics and tumbling programs.
  • Student evaluations will take place towards the end of each session. Once a child has mastered all the required skills they will be promoted to the next level for the next session of classes.
  • Students will be notified if they are promoted to next level when evaluations are completed.
  • You should always register your child for the next session in the level they are currently working in. If they need to be moved to the next level after you registered please contact d.white@olparks.com or stop by the front desk to have your child transferred to the next level.
  • For further information, please contact Deirdre White at d.white@olparks.com

Who to Contact

Marilyn Sorensen

Marilyn Sorensen

Gym Parties, Field Trips, and Preschool Gymnastics Coordinator:

Email: msorensen@olparks.com

Carly Mannix

Carly Mannix

Recreational Gymnastics, and Special Events

Email: cmannix@olparks.com

David Buffington

David Buffington

Boys Gymnastics and Head Men’s Competitive Team Coach

Email: dbuffington@olparks.com

Jori Oczkowicz

Jori Oczkowicz

Gymnastics Team Coordinator

Email: joczkowicz@olparks.com

Deirdre White, CPRE

Deirdre White

CPRP General Manager/Gymnastics Coordinator

Email: d.white@olparks.com

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