Gym America

Gym America offers instructional classes for children 5 years old and up, with instruction on all gymnastics events. It also offers Preschool Playtime for ages 18 months to 4 years, Open Gym for ages 5 to 10 years, and summer camps for school-age children and preschoolers.

Programs

• Instructional classes — 5 years old and up · Fun and safe environment where students are instructed on all gymnastics events and build gymnastics skills and self-esteem.
• Preschool Playtime — 18 months to 4 years old · Open gym for little ones; parent supervision is required.
• Open Gym — 5 to 10 years old · Staff supervised, hour-long open gym where children can work on skills, jump on trampolines, and explore gymnastics.
• Summer Camps — school-age children and preschoolers · Half-day and full-day camps offered every week during summer; campers learn gymnastics and participate in camp enrichment activities.
• Girls & Boys Pre-Team program — Training for youngest competitive gymnasts in entry-level skills, physical conditioning, and performance skills; invitation only.
• Boys team program — Competitive program for boys team athletes.
• Girls team — Competitive team program.
• Minds in Balance — Mondays, Wednesdays, and/or Fridays, 9:15am-12:15pm · Montessori-style curriculum that includes Gymnastics and Movement, Practical Life, Math, Language, Sensorial, Science and Art.

At a glance

• Ages: 2–18 years old
• Current session: 2026-2027 schedule (Sep 9–May 31, 2027)
• Facility hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-7:45pm; Saturday 9:00am-2:30pm; Sunday closed

About the provider

Gym America was established in 1979 and has more than 43 years of providing gymnastics instruction, with over 45 years also mentioned on the page. Its mission is to play a constructive role in the development of healthy, confident, disciplined, and responsible children, and to develop each individual’s gymnastics potential in a safe and enjoyable atmosphere. The program lists Claudia Kretschmer, Ed Kretschmer, Heather Helms, Kurtis Rosen, Kayla Mangas, Sarah Strzalkowski, Jamie Krol, Shauna MacMillian, and Kim Tanana as part of its leadership team. It is a member of USA Gymnastics and the Elite Coaches Association, and it has been voted #1 in Washtenaw County for Gymnastics and voted Best Gymnastics Classes and Best Summer Camps in Ann Arbor by Ann Arbor Family.

• Grand Finale 2027 presale ticket — Presale ticket window

Instructional classes are for children 5 years old and up. Preschool Playtime requires parent supervision. Camps are open to school-age children and preschoolers. Enrollment is on a seasonal basis. School-year is September to May and summer session is June to August. You may enroll at any time and your first month will be pro-rated. There is a $48 non-refundable annual registration fee due upon enrollment.

Last updated October 27, 2026.