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Leaps N Bounders Gymnastics
4.8(69)4.8 out of 5 stars, 69 reviews Philadelphia, PA
About Leaps N Bounders Gymnastics
Leaps N Bounders Gymnastics excels as a welcoming and fun environment for younger children (especially under 5) and for hosting full-service birthday parties. The staff are highly praised for their friendliness, responsiveness, and ability to comfort anxious children during their first classes. However, for children over 5-6 years old seeking structured, progressive gymnastics training, there are significant concerns regarding class quality, safety, and coaching.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Birthday parties for 6-year-olds (or similar young ages) where parents want full staff assistance.Introducing hesitant young children (ages 3-5) to gymnastics in a supportive environment.Parents looking for a friendly, fun, and less skill-intensive recreational activity for preschoolers.Families seeking a venue that fosters a sense of community and long-term enjoyment for younger kids.**Excellent for:** Children under 5 years old, particularly 3-5 year olds for introductory classes and overcoming initial shyness. Also suitable for 6-year-olds for birthday parties.
Why families love it
- Staff handles full setup, serving, and cleanup for birthday parties, making the process seamless for parents.
- Staff are super friendly, respond promptly to questions, and are exceptional at comforting nervous or hesitant young children, turning initial apprehension into enjoyment.
- Creates a positive, 'at home' feeling for long-term attendees, fostering enthusiasm for the activity.
- Specific teachers (Ms. Ashley & Ms. Jackie) are highlighted for their ability to engage young children.
- Full-service birthday party packages that include setup, serving, and cleanup.
- Highly empathetic and engaging staff for new or anxious young students.
Insider tips
- Book birthday parties here, as staff manage the entire event.
- If your child is nervous about starting, engage with staff; they are noted for their ability to comfort and encourage young children.
- For children under 5, this gym appears to be a good option for initial exposure to gymnastics.
- If your child is over 5 and you are seeking structured, skill-focused gymnastics training with certified coaches, thoroughly research class curriculums, teacher qualifications, and safety protocols before committing, or consider alternative gyms.
Good to know before you go
- If your child is over 5-6 years old and you prioritize safe, structured, and progressive gymnastics skill development (e.g., learning a cartwheel over months).
- If you are concerned about large class sizes and potential for less individual attention.
- If you expect highly qualified, adult coaches for tumbling classes for older children.
- Significant lack of structure and skill progression in gymnastics training for children over 5-6 years old.
- Classes are reportedly 'way too big,' leading to insufficient individual attention.
- Crowds
- Tumbling classes for older children are described as 'way too big,' suggesting potential crowding during these specific class times.
- Value
- Classes cost $25 per session. For children over 5-6 seeking structured training, this price is considered high and poor value by one reviewer, who found alternatives for 'half the price' offering better structure and safety. The value proposition appears stronger for younger children or for comprehensive birthday party services.
- Food
- For birthday parties, staff 'serve,' implying food is handled by staff, either provided by the venue or parents with staff assistance. No general policy for classes mentioned.
- Accessibility
- No specific accommodations mentioned in reviews.
- Safety
- Significant safety concerns raised regarding teaching methods and unqualified (high school) instructors for older children's tumbling classes, particularly concerning lack of proper skill breakdown.
What parents say
"My daughter’s 6th birthday was perfect thank you to the leaps and Bounders Staff! They set up, serve, and clean up! My daughter and friends did not want the gymnastics to end ! Thank you to leaps and bounders Staff."
8 months ago
"My daughter went for her first class and she wasn’t feeling it. She was upset, nervous and did not want to do it! The staff was great they talked to her and i sent her in the class and before I knew it she was all smiles and having a great time! I hope this is only the beginning of her journey doing gymnastics! Thank you to the staff they are super friendly and respond promptly to any questions you may have and a big thank you to my boo for supporting her and being there for her first class!!"
2 years ago
"A few years back I would have given leaps n bounders beyond 5 stars. But it just isn’t what it use to be. This place is still great for any child under 5 but beyond that they just don’t have the structure for actually training kids in gymnastics. My 6 year old has been attending since she was 2, and recently she was in a tumbling class here. Her teachers were high schools. The way they were “teaching” was scary and not safe and the classes are way too big. For $25 a class I would expect much more structure and skill. She didn’t even learn how to do a cart wheel while being in the class for"
2 years ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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