American Kids Sports Center

American Kids Sports Center offers Parent & Toddler classes for babies, with 30-minute sessions led by experienced instructors and the help of the child’s parent. It also offers Toddler classes, which are 45 minutes and focus on basic gymnastics skills, running, jumping, balancing, and climbing. Other offerings include Advanced Toddler, Pre-K Gymnastics, Advanced Pre-K, Advanced Pre-K Level 2, Beginning Boys Gymnastics, Level 2 Boys Gymnastics, Level 3 Boys Gymnastics, Level 1 Girls Gymnastics, Level 2 Girls Gymnastics, and Level 3 Girls Gymnastics.

Programs

• Parent & Toddler — Babies · 30 minutes. Led by experienced instructors and the help of the child's parent. Focuses on fine and gross motor skills, pulling themselves up and cruising around the equipment to help promote walking.
• Toddler — 45 minutes. Led by experienced instructors and the help of the child's parent. Focuses on basic gymnastics skills, running, jumping, balancing and climbing.
• Advanced Toddler — At least 2 years of age · 45 minutes. Coach approval required. Non-parent class for children who have learned the basics from the toddler class and are able to take instruction from the coach.
• Pre-K Gymnastics — 3-5 years · 60 minutes. Designed for children ages 3-5, focusing on fun, movement, and foundational skills.
• Advanced Pre-K — 60 minutes. Coach approval required. Builds on foundational movements with more challenging skills, focusing on strength, flexibility, and coordination.
• Advanced Pre-K Level 2 — 4-6 years · 60 minutes. Coach approval required. For athletes who have mastered the skills in Advanced Pre-K and are ready for more challenging skills and drills.
• Beginning Boys Gymnastics — 6+ · 60 minutes. Designed for boys new to the sport or looking to build a strong foundation.
• Level 2 Boys Gymnastics — 60 minutes. Coach approval required. Designed for athletes who have mastered foundational skills and are ready to advance their abilities.
• Level 3 Boys Gymnastics — 60 minutes. Coach approval required. Designed for athletes with a solid foundation in gymnastics who are ready to advance their skills.
• Level 1 Girls Gymnastics — 6+ · 60 minutes. Perfect for beginners, focusing on building a strong foundation in the basics of gymnastics.
• Level 2 Girls Gymnastics — 90 minutes. Coach approval required. Designed for gymnasts who have mastered the basics and are ready to advance to more complex skills.
• Level 3 Girls Gymnastics — 90 minutes. Coach approval required. For gymnasts with a strong foundation who are ready to tackle more advanced skills.

At a glance

• Ages: 2–18 years old
• Facility hours: 7:30am-5:30pm

About the provider

American Kids Sports Center was founded in 1984 and is local and family owned for 40+ years. Mike Williams and Sheri Williams are the owners. Matt Williams and Michelle Thelen are children and fellow owners. Matt Williams is Director of Operations and Director of Adaptive Center, and Michelle Thelen is Director of Operations. The organization’s mission statement is “Building Healthy Kids,” and it says its purpose is helping children learn strong values, set worthy goals, and train in the skills needed to achieve those goals. American Kids Preschool was voted Bakersfield Californian's 2026 Best "Youth Sports Program" and "Enrichment Program," and Kern County Family Magazine readers voted it the Best Kids Sports Center and the Best place for Gymnastics, Swimming, Birthday Parties, as well as a Family Favorite for Dance and Summer Camps.

Last updated October 13, 2026.