I recently started my twin daughters - who are 21 months old - in Tiny Twisters gymnastics classes through the City of Newport Beach Recreation Department.
As an introduction to gymnastics for young kids, Tiny Twisters has been so much fun and I can't recommend it enough!
The Tiny Twisters gymnastics program offers a variety of days and times and has several locations in communities like Newport Coast and Corona del Mar - just a short distance from surrounding Irvine, Laguna Beach, and Crystal Cove.
Locations for Tiny Twisters gymnastics classes include:
- Community Youth Center at Howald Park, Corona del Mar
- 16th Street Recreation Center in Newport Beach
- Newport Coast Community Center at the corner of Joaquin Hills Rd. and Newport Coast Dr., Newport Cast
- Marina Park on Balboa Peninsula, Newport Beach
The classes take place in a gym and have such a perfect structure for kids this age. Classes typically alternate back and forth from free play (imagine a bunch of pre-toddlers in hog heaven running around on mats, trampolines and going down slides) to circle time, where we sing songs and learn a new gymnastics skill which the kids then get to practice.
At Tiny Twisters, kids learn:
- Safe spotting
- Age-appropriate tumbling
- Balance beams
- Gymnastic positions
The kids get to play in, on, and around, a collection of safe beams, tunnels, trampolines, and bars.
Tiny Twisters gymnastics is a great way to combine socialization with listening skills and fun, active play!
