Gymnastics Classes at our Newark Location

Newark Delaware

NOW ENROLLING FOR FALL SESSION 2026

Fall Session
September 7 - November 15th, 2026

It is still not to late to register for Summer Session and Summer Camps
July 6th - August 29th, 2026 (8 weeks session)

Below are details of all the classes we offer at our Newark location. Click the register button to view the complete list of available classes and to register.

Many of our classes fill up quickly. If you do not see a class for your child's age or need, please call the office at 302-368-7107. We are creating waiting lists and building classes as needed.

Preschool

All classes are 10 week sessions.

Parent and Tot - 50 min. class for Girls and Boys 18-36 months with parent - $330 per session.
Our developmentally appropriate curriculum includes fun games along with an introduction to size-appropriate gymnastics apparatus. An adult accompanies the child while exploring the gymnastics equipment and participating in group activities.



Mini Bees - 50 min. class for Girls and Boys 3-4 years old - $360 per session.
This class and all our preschool classes challenge youngsters to experience their world in a whole new way and begin to understand how their bodies move.

little child having fun at parent and tot gymnastics class
preschool boy at gymnastics class wearing a ninja bandana

Tumbling Classes

All classes are 10 week sessions.

Tumbling class - 1 hour class for 7 - 11 year old and 12 - 18 year old, $360 per session. This class is designed to teach tumbling to gymnasts, cheerleaders, and dancers.

All skill levels are welcome. 

Advanced Tumbling class - 1 hour class for 7 - 11 year old and 12 - 18 year old, $360 per session. Must have back-handspring to register.

Gymnastics Classes

All classes are 10 week sessions.

Tumble Bees - 1 hour class for 4.5 to 6 year olds - $360 per session.

Intermediate Tumble Bees **Must have evaluation to enroll - 75 min class for 4.5 to 6 year olds - $400 per session.

These classes parallel the physical, cognitive, and social development of young athletes. Students explore all the gymnastics activities - vault, bars, beam, tumbling, and trampoline - while taking advantage of their new social and listening skills.

Gymnastics 1 - 60 min class. 7 - 12 years old. $360 per session. There are no pre-requisites to enter this class. Gymnastics 1 is a beginners gymnastics class. Instructors will work with children individually to progress them through the foundational stages of gymnastics and help prepare them to enter the next level! Helpful tip: don’t rush- proper progression is essential to skill development and safety.

Gymnastics 2 - 60 min class. 7 - 12 years old. $360 per session. This class is an Intermediate beginners gymnastics class that requires an evaluation or staff member recommendation to enroll. Athletes must have the following pre-requisites to enter this class. Vault: Mastered run - stretch jump onto two feet. Training kick to handstand flat back. Assisted run- jump to handstand flat back. Bars: Mastered jump front support roll. Training chin-up pullover. Assisted back-hip circle. Beam: Mastered walks, stretch jump and pivot turn. Training “T” and/or “needle” position to lunge. Assisted kick to handstand step down to lunge. Floor: Mastered Straight arm Bridge. Training kick to handstand step down on one foot at a time and cartwheel. Assisted back bend and/or bridge kick-over.

Gymnastics 3 - 75 min class. 7-12 years old. $400 per session. This is an Intermediate gymnastics class that requires an evaluation or staff member recommendation to enroll. Athletes must have the following pre-requisites to enter this class: VAULT: Mastered kick to handstand flat back. Training run- jump to handstand flat back. Assisted run- jump to round off land on feet. BARS: Mastered chin-up pullover. Training back-hip circle. Assisted 2nd element- front hip circle, straddle on dismount, glide swing. BEAM: Mastered “T” and/or “needle” position to lunge. Training kick to handstand step down to lunge. Assisted cartwheel. Mastered kick to handstand- step down on one foot at a time and cartwheel. FLOOR: Training bridge kick over. Assisted back bend and/or back-walkover.

Gymnastics 4 - 75 min class. 7 - 12 years old. $400 per session. This is an advanced Intermediate gymnastics class that requires an evaluation or staff member recommendation to enroll. Athletes must have the following pre-requisites to enter Gymnastics 4: VAULT: Mastered run- jump to handstand flat back. Training run- jump to round off land on feet. Assisted Handstand “pop”. BARS: Mastered back-hip circle. Training 2nd circling element- front hip circle, straddle on, glide swing dismount. Assisted Glide swing kip. Mastered kick to handstand step down to lunge. BEAM: Training cartwheel. Assisted back-walkover on floor line or flat beam . Mastered bridge kick-over and back-bend. FLOOR: Training back walkover. Assisted back-handspring.


Teen Class - 1 hour class for 11 year olds and up - $360 per session. First time gymnasts and those with some experience will have a great time and learn skills on every gymnastics event and apparatus. We make it fun and challenging at the same time!

girl in gymnastics class on the balance beam
view of the ninja warrior course at first state gymnastics newark location

Ninja Warrior Classes

All classes are 10 week sessions.

Ninja Warrior - 50 min class - $375 per session.

​We have two different age group classes. One is for 5-7 year olds and the other for 8 year old and up. Ninja Warrior classes challenge boys and girls of all ages! Students train with specially made mats imitating various obstacles in the "American Ninja Warrior" show.

The classes focus on speed, agility, obstacle course training, and ninja based gymnastics!

Advanced Ninja Warrior - 60 min class - $395 per session.

Ninja Warrior classes are fun and challenging at any age! The classes focus on speed, agility, obstacle course training, and ninja based gymnastics. Make your dreams of being on the "American Ninja Warrior" show a reality!

little cute ninja warrior graphic

Terms and Policies

Annual Memberships
​Due at time of registration. This fee ($40.00 - per person, $65.00 per family) is not included in the class or camp fee. Members receive discounted price for Open Gyms and Birthday Parties. Registration fees are non-refundable. 

Class Fee 
The session tuition fee is for 10 weeks and must be paid in full upon enrollment.  The session fee will be pro-rated for students beginning after the first week of the session.
If a schedule conflict arises, we will try our best to transfer your child to a different class.


Payments
We offer the following of payment options:  MASTERCARD, VISA, DISCOVER or AMEX in person. We don’t accept checks for payments.

Cancellation/Refunds for class
Our classes and events fill up very quickly and we have many students on our waiting list. If you change your mind and you must cancel your child's class, event or birthday party you may do so within 48 hours of registration without penalty. Anytime after the initial 48 hours has passed, there will be a $25 per athlete cancellation fee until the semester begins. Following the first week of classes, only in the event of injury with the submission of a doctor's note will a refund or credit be given.

Cancellation/Refunds for Camps
If you change your mind and you must cancel your child's camp, you may do so within 48 hours of registration without penalty. Anytime after the initial 48 hours has passed, there will be a $50 per athlete cancellation fee until the Camp begins.

After Camp Begins no refunds or credits will be issued.
Exception: If cancellation is due to an injury, a doctor’s note is required to receive a refund or credit.

Cancellation & Refunds – Birthday Parties

If you need to cancel your child’s Birthday Party, you may do so within 48 hours of registration for a full refund.

After the initial 48-hour period, a $50 cancellation fee will apply.

Any change to your party date or time within 30 days of your scheduled party will be treated as a cancellation.

Parties canceled within 30 days of the scheduled date will be charged 50% of the original deposit.

Discounts
We offer a 10% discount for additional family members. In addition, any child attending a second class per week receives a 10% discount on the second class. Annual Registration fee is not discounted.

Class Make Up Policy
Class tuition pays to reserve placement in a specific class. Students may NOT make-up lessons in another class. If you miss a class for any reason a makeup OPEN GYM may be attended. Make up open gyms will only be offered after missed class, and if it does not jeopardize the safety and integrity of our program.  No credits or refunded tuition will be given. First State Gymnastics will honor ONE make-up per session.  Make-ups must be arranged within the same session as the absence. 

What to Wear
​Girl gymnasts should wear a leotard and boy gymnasts and our Ninja Warrior students should wear a t-shirt and shorts. No socks. Gymnasts with long hair should tie it back. Leotards are available for purchase in our gym pro-shop. 

No food, drinks or gum is permitted in the gym.

What not to Wear: 
Please have your child remove all jewelry before class starts. (Small stud-style earrings will be permitted, although we would prefer you remove those as well.) Jewelry can easily get caught on something (such as a spotter’s hand) and be broken or cause injury. Children will be asked to remove any jewelry, watches and bracelets they wear into the gym.

Miscellaneous:
Lost and Found:  We keep lost items in our facility for two weeks. After two weeks, items are donated to local charities. First State Gymnastics is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Remember to take jewelry off your child before class starts!

Instructors: Instructors are subject to change at any time.

SPECIAL DATES/GYM CLOSINGS

The gym will be closed for all recreational classes in 2026 during the following dates:

June 29th - July 5t, August 31st - September 7th