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American Gymnastic Club
4.7(43)4.7 out of 5 stars, 43 reviews San Francisco, CA
About American Gymnastic Club
American Gymnastic Club offers an affordable, fun, and progressive gymnastics experience where children report quickly learning new skills. It stands out for its engaging coaches (though quality can vary) and a comfortable upstairs viewing area for parents to watch classes.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Children who thrive in a structured class environment and enjoy group activities.Families looking for an affordable gymnastics program with opportunities for skill progression.Parents who appreciate having a comfortable viewing area to watch their children.Children eager to make friends and be part of a team atmosphere.Suitable for younger school-aged children (e.g., 'tumblers' class mentioned).
Why families love it
- Coaches are generally described as good, great, attentive, and encouraging, leading to rapid skill progression and enjoyment.
- Affordable pricing at $119.00 for 4 weekly 1-hour classes (for the 'tumblers' class).
- Dedicated upstairs viewing area for family and friends with a couch, chairs, tables, and windows overlooking the gym.
- Front desk staff are welcoming and helpful.
- Workouts are varied ('new every day') and keep children excited to attend.
- Positive social environment where children can make friends.
Insider tips
- Parents should try to observe or inquire about specific instructors to ensure their child gets an attentive and engaging one.
- Be aware of the strict 'no make-up class' policy before enrolling, especially if your family's schedule is unpredictable.
- Allocate extra time for parking, as it can be difficult to find.
- Consider the 'sketchy' location description when planning your visits, particularly at certain times.
Good to know before you go
- If individual attention from instructors due to a lower ratio (e.g., less than 6:1) is a top priority for your child.
- If your family frequently needs the flexibility of make-up classes due to illness or schedule conflicts.
- If you are highly sensitive to location aesthetics or have concerns about difficult parking.
- If consistent, top-tier instructor engagement is non-negotiable without prior vetting of individual coaches.
- Instructor-to-student ratio can be high (e.g., 6:1 recently reported), potentially leading to less individual attention.
- Crowds
- Can feel crowded during peak times, as evidenced by combining groups and longer circuit completion times.
- Value
- Affordable at $119.00 for 4 weekly, 1-hour classes for the 'tumblers' program. This is explicitly mentioned as a positive and suggests good value compared to alternatives.
- Food
- No specific food or drink rules are mentioned. The waiting area has tables, but it's unclear if outside food is permitted in the viewing area or facility.
- Accessibility
- No specific accessibility accommodations mentioned in the reviews.
- Safety
- No explicit safety features like wristbands, security, or first aid stations are mentioned. General safety is implied through instructor supervision of gymnastics activities.
What parents say
"Updated review: ratio still not great at 6:1 recently, they definitely don't get enough attention. Also policy of no make ups is not family friendly, nearly all other class type enrollments allow some sort of make up class so because that will consider switching our daughter to another gymnastics club that is more accommodating. Original review: Daughter enjoys going and her instructor is attentive and encouraging. The ratio could be better. Originally just one group of children but now they combined two groups and have 2 instructors so takes twice as long to go through the circuits and less "
2 weeks ago
"Started brining my daughter here about 6 weeks ago. She’s in the tumblers class she absolutely loves it! The instructors are so nice and the front desk staff are welcoming and helpful. It’s also affordable at 119.0@ for 4 classes. She meets weekly for 1 hour sessions. They also have an area upstairs large area with a couch, chairs and tables where family and friends can wait and watch their kiddos practice and workout. The area has windows along the wall facing to the Gym area!"
a year ago
"I have gone to this gym for a long time and am on the team! I have made a lot of friends over the years, and I have a blast. The coaches are good and I have learned a lot from this gym! I would definitely recommend for anyone who is thinking of doing gymnastics."
3 years ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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