Bakersfield Gymnastics Academy

Bakersfield Gymnastics Academy, 2762 Unicorn Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93308

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Bakersfield Gymnastics Academy offers a range of gymnastics activities, including a Pre-School program, Academy Program, Performance Program, Competitive Boys program, Competitive Girls program, Adult Gymnastics, camps, birthday parties, and open gym. The program provides a free evaluation for new students for class placement and service, and uses a Jackrabbit Parent Portal so families can manage evaluations, classes, payments, make-ups, enrollments, and tuition from any device. Camps for kids ages 5 and up include themed adventures, ninja challenges, open gym time, and crafts, and birthday parties include private gym time, expert party hosts, and obstacle courses.

• Ages: 3–18 years old

Bakersfield Gymnastics Academy states its mission as bringing quality gymnastics instruction, innovative programs, and a well-rounded curriculum supporting healthy, happy children. The Pre-School program uses story-driven circuits, safe landings, and confidence-building routines, while the non-competitive Academy Program focuses on motor skills, coordination, and foundational gymnastics skills. The Performance Program includes performing routines, learning new skills, and participating in in-house events. The Competitive Boys program aims for state, regional, and national competition levels, and the Competitive Girls program trains for USAG competitions from local meets to national championships. The Adult Gymnastics class is open to ages 16 and up and focuses on strength, flexibility, confidence, and fun workouts in a welcoming community, and there is open gym on Thursdays. The facility is described as having a huge space with much variety to practice on, and as the best gymnastics facility in town, and it offers private gym time for birthday parties.

Bakersfield Gymnastics Academy is an approved vendor for several tuition-free public charter schools across Kern County and collaborates with multiple tuition-free public charter schools in Kern County to enhance educational opportunities for students. Families describe the environment as family friendly, with patient coaches who hold kids accountable and focus on what the kids are working on at all times. Testimonials highlight the girls Performance Program as a bridge between recreational academy classes and competitive team, and describe the boys team coaches as individualizing training programs and teaching life lessons such as leadership skills and goal setting. Parents mention that all three of their kids can participate across recreational and team options, and several testimonials describe the competitive gymnastics program and training as the best in town, with coaches who pay attention to details and use progressions. Multiple parents specifically mention coaches Matt and Ben, describing them as excellent teachers who think about the lifetime of the athlete, push when needed, and show patience when needed.

Last updated June 14, 2026.

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