Thunder Elite

Thunder Elite offers tumbling classes for ages 4-18, including 50-minute classes billed monthly at $80 with auto-enrollment on a month-to-month basis. It also offers Cheer Prep School, Flyer Flexibility, Level 1 Tinies, Level 1 Minis, Level 1 Tumbling, Walkovers Class, Level 2 Tumbling, Level 3 Tumbling, Elite Teams, Prep (Local) Teams, and Summer Camps for ages 3-16.

Programs

• Tumbling Classes — 4-18 · 50-minute classes; monthly tuition is $80; auto-enrollment on a month-to-month basis.
• Cheer Prep School — Introduction to cheerleading for beginner athletes; includes motions, dance, jumps, tumbling, flexibility, coordination, teamwork, body control, and performance skills.
• Flyer Flexibility — Helps athletes improve flexibility, strength, and body awareness needed for flyer positions and overall athletic performance.
• Level 1 Tinies — 4-6 · Introduction to tumbling for youngest athletes; focuses on basic body control, body awareness, listening skills, and foundational tumbling skills.
• Level 1 Minis — 5-7 · Designed for athletes ready for more structured tumbling progressions; focuses on technique, strength, flexibility, and body awareness.
• Level 1 Tumbling — 7-17 · For athletes building and mastering foundational tumbling skills before progressing into Level 2.
• Walkovers Class — For athletes ready to progress into front and back walkovers; skill requirements include a handstand forward roll, cartwheel, roundoff rebound, and a fall to bridge.
• Level 2 Tumbling — Focuses on developing and mastering back handspring skills.
• Level 3 Tumbling — Focuses on developing flipping skills, primarily tucks and advanced specialty passes.
• Elite Teams — Competitive cheerleading teams; athletes train 6 hours per week and compete locally and nationally.
• Prep (Local) Teams — Local cheerleading teams for athletes with limited experience, tight schedules, or those new to cheerleading; athletes compete in a 2:00 minute routine against peers in the area.
• Summer Camps — 3-16 · Cheer camp experience during Summer Break with skill-building activities including jumps, stunts, tumbling, dance, conditioning, and drills.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old

About the provider

Thunder Elite has served the Portland and Vancouver area since 2000. Miss Jaylyn is the Owner and Director, and Miss Kelsey is the Lead Teacher. The mission statement says, “Enriching lives on and off the mat! At Thunder Elite, we are passionate about helping each athlete build confidence, discipline, and a strong sense of character.”

Tumbling classes are billed monthly at $80 and use hassle-free auto-enrollment on a month-to-month basis. Tuition is prorated based on pre-arranged closures. Summer camps are offered in a fun, safe, positive, high-energy setting.

Last updated September 12, 2026.