Progressive Athletic Center
Progressive Athletic Center, 2200 Marcus Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY 11042
About
Progressive Athletic Center offers Little Gym, Tumbling Tigers, Mini Gym, Super Gym, Advanced Gymnastics & Tumbling Class, Ninja Athletic Warrior, Ninja-Go! & Ultimate Ninja Squad, Dance: Keepin' the Beat, Tae Kwon Do, Adult Taekwondo, Adult Ninja Warrior, and Summer Camp. Little Gym lists 30-minute, 45-minute, and 1 hour 15 minute sessions, while other programs list 18-week semesters, 36-week terms, or summer camp activities that include swim, outdoor sports, gymnastics, ninja warrior, dance, and taekwondo.
Programs
- Gymnastics: Little Gym (6 to 36 months) — 6 to 36 months · $360–$505 per session · 18-week semester; durations listed as 30 min, 45 min, and 1 hour 15 min; insurance $55; socks required for both children and adults.
- Gymnastics: Tumbling Tigers — 3 to 4.5 · $650 per session · 18-week semester; 1 hour 15 min; insurance $55; mandatory uniform $55; groups consist of 8 children per group.
- Gymnastics: Mini Gym — 4.5 to 6 · 18-week semester; 1 hour 15 min; insurance $55; mandatory uniform $55; groups consist of 8 children per group.
- Gymnastics: Super Gym — 6 to 12 · 18-week semester; 1 hour 15 min; insurance $55; mandatory uniform $55; groups consist of 8 children per group.
- Advanced Gymnastics & Tumbling Class — 8+ · $650–$1,250 per session
- Ninja Athletic Warrior — 3.5 and up · $650 per session · 18-week semester; 1 hour 15 min; insurance $55; mandatory uniform $55; groups consist of 8 children per group.
- Ninja-Go! & Ultimate Ninja Squad — $650–$1,515 per session
- Dance: Keepin' the Beat — $900–$2,340 per session · 36 weeks (Sept to June); tuition listed for 1x/week/45 min and 1x/week/1 hr; insurance $55; uniform $50 required; company mini is 1.5 hr/week and junior is 4 hr/week.
- Tae Kwon Do — 4+ · $785–$1,080 per session · 36 weeks; durations listed as 45 min and 1 hour; insurance $55; uniform (Gi) $50 required; team T-shirt $25 optional; team sweatshirt $45 optional.
- Adult Taekwondo — adults · Monday, 7:45-8:45pm · $515 per session · 18 week session; participants must sign a waiver prior to engaging in the activity.
- Adult Ninja Warrior — adults · Wednesday, 8:30-10:30pm · $25 per class · Drop-in; cash/class.
- Summer Camp — Monday-Saturday, June 29-August 22 · Full day summer camp; swim 4x's a week, outdoor sports, gymnastics, ninja warrior, dance and taekwondo included.
At a glance
- Ages: 0–18 years old
- Price range: $25–$2,340
- Current session: Fall 2026 (Sep 10–Jan 29, 2027); Spring 2027 (Jan 21–Jun 18, 2027)
- General schedule: Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 schedules are listed; 18-week semesters are listed for multiple programs; 36-week programs are listed for dance and tae kwon do; summer 2026 is listed as 8 weeks.
About the provider
Progressive Athletic Center says it has welcomed generations of families for 50 years and was founded by Wendy Cassell in 1976. Wendy Cassell is the founder and owner, Alexis Valvis is Executive Director and Gymnastics Program Manager, and Victoria Valvis is Executive Director and Ninja Warrior Program Manager. The mission statement says the program is dedicated to children's fitness, education, and development, with a goal to build confidence, encourage determination, and inspire a lifelong appreciation for physical activity.
Trial class offered. Some programs require insurance, uniforms, or skill testing. Adult participants must sign a waiver prior to engaging in the activity. Make-up days will be scheduled for advanced gymnastics and tumbling. Admission to Ninja-Go! & Ultimate Ninja Squad is by invitation only.
Last updated November 7, 2026.
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