Gymnastics academies, recreational classes, competitive programs, and summer camps across Nassau and Suffolk County — from toddlers through elite athletes.
Long Island is home to dozens of youth gymnastics academies serving players from 3 months through high school. Gold Medal Gymnastics Centers operate at 6 LI locations while elite programs like LI Elite Gymnastics and Apex Gymnastics in Saint James develop competitive athletes who compete at the state level and beyond.
Whether your child is taking their first tumbling class or training for competition, Long Island has a gymnastics program for every level and age. Browse all LI gymnastics academies and programs below.
Gymnastics gear is minimal for beginners. As athletes advance to competitive levels, more equipment is needed. GK Elite is the premier brand for competitive leotards.
XCEL is a flexible recreational-to-competitive pathway. Junior Olympic (JO) is the traditional competitive track from Level 1–10 with strict skill requirements. JO is more demanding and time-intensive. Most LI gyms offer both pathways.
Most Long Island gyms offer parent-tot classes starting at 18 months. Formal instruction begins at age 3–4. Competitive gymnastics typically starts at age 5–7.
Recreational gymnastics runs $80–$150/month. Competitive XCEL programs cost $200–$400/month. Junior Olympic competitive programs can reach $500–$1,000+/month including coaching, meet fees, and leotards.
Look for USAG member gyms with certified coaches. Top programs include Gold Medal Gymnastics (Westbury), Apex Gymnastics (Syosset), LI Gymnastics Center (Commack), and Tumble Tech (Stony Brook).
Junior Olympic (JO) gymnastics progresses from Level 1 through Level 10. Most Long Island competitive gyms start girls at Levels 3–4. Levels 7–10 are where college recruiting begins. The top LI gyms compete at regional and national championships.
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