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WAKE Gymnastics Inc. — Indoor Gymnastics in Durham

WAKE Gymnastics Inc.

3.8(24)3.8 out of 5 stars, 24 reviews Durham, NC

About WAKE Gymnastics Inc.

WAKE Gymnastics offers private and calm birthday parties with attentive staff and cleanup services. For classes, it provides a structured environment that can be effective for advancing skills and engaging children, especially 7-year-olds, with generally friendly and dedicated coaches (like 'Loren/Lauren'). The male owner and specific instructing 'daughters' are noted for patience with young children.

What parents should know

Summarized from real visitor reviews.

Best for: Parents planning a private, calm birthday party with staff assistance and cleanup.Families with 7-year-olds seeking recreational gymnastics classes that focus on skill advancement and engagement.Children who respond well to friendly and dedicated coaches like 'Loren/Lauren'.Parents who appreciate patient instructors for young children (male owner, 'daughters who instruct').3-year-olds: The male owner and the 'daughters who instruct' are patient and understanding, but the female owner was not. Parents of spirited 3-year-olds should be aware of potential instructor variability.

Why families love it

  • Birthday parties are private and calm, with staff actively monitoring and assisting children.
  • Staff provides cleanup service for birthday parties, making it hassle-free for parents.
  • Coaches are described as friendly and dedicated, with 'Loren/Lauren' specifically praised for effort in teaching.
  • The male owner is noted for being very understanding and patient, especially with energetic 3-year-olds.
  • Daughters who instruct 3-year-olds are described as patient and sweet.
  • Recreational gymnastics classes (for 7-year-olds) have a beneficial class size and structure, aiding skill advancement and engagement compared to other local gyms.

Insider tips

  • For birthday parties, expect a private setting with attentive staff and post-party cleanup.
  • If your child is a 'spirited' 3-year-old, inquire about specific instructors to ensure they will be patient and understanding.
  • Carefully review billing statements due to a report of 'overcharging'.
  • Be cautious when trying to communicate concerns or complaints to management, especially the female owner, as interactions have been reported as unhelpful and confrontational.
  • Consider observing classes to assess the attentiveness of assistant coaches and overall encouragement levels.

Good to know before you go

  • If your child is a 'spirited 3-year-old' and you expect consistent patience from all staff, especially the female owner.
  • If you anticipate needing to resolve billing issues or address concerns about unfair treatment, due to reported negative experiences with management.
  • If you prioritize consistent, active supervision from all assistant coaches throughout classes, as some were observed chatting.
  • If you are uncomfortable with the potential for confrontational interactions when dealing with management.
  • Significant issues reported with the female owner/management, described as 'horrible,' rude, lecturing, defensive, and potentially dishonest (lying about class times, presence at gym).
Crowds
Birthday parties are described as 'private and calm,' suggesting a controlled and low-crowd environment during these events. No information available for regular class times.
Value
One review mentioned an 'overcharged statement,' indicating potential issues with billing accuracy. No specific pricing was mentioned to assess overall value for money, but the negative experiences suggest that the value can be significantly diminished by poor customer service.
Accessibility
No specific accessibility accommodations were mentioned in the reviews.
Safety
Workers are present to monitor parties and help kids when needed, which contributes to safety during events.

What parents say

Jenna Nichols
5.05.0 out of 5 stars
"Highly recommend this place for birthday parties! Exceptional service from workers monitoring the party/helping the kids when needed. It’s private and calm. They clean up at the end. We will definitely be back for future parties- my sons LOVED!"

6 months ago

Corine Visser
5.05.0 out of 5 stars
"Very impressed with this place. The coaches are so friendly especially the one named Loren/Lauren? Sorry if the spelling is off lol. She puts a lot of effort into teaching her students and I really appreciate that :)"

6 months ago

Raschaunda McDonald
1.01.0 out of 5 stars
"When we started for the first two weeks only the male owner was there. He was very understanding and patient with my highly excited 3-year-old. The male owner is so nice, but that woman...IS HORRIBLE. She lied about what time my daughter started her class then ended her class early. My daughter is a spirited 3-year-old and it was obvious she was tired of managing her. She came over and talked to my husband and me like we were stupid and with the nastiest tone and never even introduced herself. That was the first time she had been there in 3 weeks. I will say the daughters who instruct the 3-y"

4 years ago

Reviews sourced from public Google data.