General Questions
How long are gymnastics classes?
Most of our gymnastics classes are 1 hour long. Our Starbursts and Kinderstars classes are 45 minutes long. Our sessions are monthly. Once enrolled in a class, you will hold your class spot each month unless you tell us otherwise. Please give us two weeks notice if you wish to discontinue as it takes time to fill class spots.
When is payment due?
Payment is due by the first class of each month even if you are unable to attend the first class (i.e. illness or out of town). If you do not show up for your first class in the new session and have not made payment, we can only assume you are no longer wanting your class spot. Please make sure to make payment before the first class to secure your spot. We do not automatically process your credit card each month unless you have signed up for our autopay program. Please contact the office at info@scgym.com if you would like to be on our autopay program. Otherwise, you will make your payment online through your parent portal. Payment can be made using our parent portal. Click Here to Login to Parent Portal.
Will I be billed?
We will remind you of payment by email. Payment is due regardless if you have not received or seen this email. It is the responsibility of the parent to know when payment is due and to pay on time. If payment is received after the class has started, a $5.00 late fee will be charged.
You can make your tuition payment online by setting up your own account from our website. Or you can stop by the office and sign-up for auto-pay and we can charge your credit card at the beginning of each month and you will receive a $5.00 discount.
When can I enroll my child?
You can enroll your child at any time during the month so long as there is a spot available in the class you want to enroll in. We will pro-rate the fee if you enroll after the session.
What is the yearly membership fee & why do I have to pay it?
Every student who enrolls in a class at S.C.G.C. pays a yearly membership fee of $50. This fee helps to pay the high cost of liability insurance that a gymnastics school must carry. It also entitles your child to discounted prices on our activities, open gyms, and camps.
Do I need to re-enroll my child at the end of every month?
No.
Once you are enrolled in a class, we will hold that spot for you unless:
A) You have emailed our office at info@scgym.com two weeks in advance of your drop date.
or
B) If you have not made payment by the end of the first class. Re-enrollment can only occur unless full tuition and the $5.00 late fee has been paid.
What are make-ups and how do they work?
As a courtesy to our customers, we offer 1 make up per month per student (starting at age 4). Our make ups are typically offered on the last Saturday of every month. There are two different make-up times depending on your child’s age. Gymnasts ages 4 to 6 years old are at 11:30am and gymnasts ages 7+ are at 12:30pm. For safety purposes and to prevent the over-crowding of our gym, make-ups cannot be offered during regular classes even if there is availability or space in the class. No exceptions. Additionally, your existing class cannot be used as a make up and your must be currently enrolled in our program to be eligible for make ups.
Recreation and Preschool Classes
What should my child wear to class?
We prefer girls to wear leotards (with no skirts attached). Boys to wear t-shirt and shorts (shirt tucked into shorts). If a leotard is not possible, please have them wear leggings or stretchy shorts and a fitted shirt (no skorts please). Please have long hair in a pony tail. No jewelry (earring posts are acceptable). More detailed information about our attire policy is located in waiver and policies section when registering for classes.
How do I know when my child is ready to move to the next level?
Your child can move up at any time as long as they have a mastery of the fundamental skills in all four events at their current class level. We also do written evaluations two times a year.
What if I feel this is not the right class for my child?
If you feel that your child is not in the appropriate level, please email the office at info@scgym.com and we will set up an assessment to have your child’s skills tested. If you feel that the day, time or instructor is not the right fit, then you can check with the office or website to find a day, time or instructor that works best for your child.
My child has been in gymnastics, what level they should start in?
Please email the office at info@scgym.com to set up a time to have your child’s skills tested.
Is there anything my child can do to help them move up faster?
Attending classes multiple times a week greatly increases a child’s strength and coordination and therefore improves their overall gymnastics skills.
Is it ok for me to leave the gym during my child’s class?
It ok to leave the gym while your child is in class so long as they are able to use the restroom without any assistance. Please let your child know that you are leaving and be sure to return before class is over.
My child is new and won’t join in. Is this normal?
Yes, it is very normal for a child to be nervous in a new class situation. The first thing is to be patient and don’t force participation. Introduce yourself and your child to the instructor and let him/her know your child is nervous.
This may comfort your child enough to at least sit the with the instructor which will ultimately lead to full class participation.
The biggest thing is don’t give up!
Each child is different, but our experience is that it takes a class or two, sometimes three for most children to want to fully participate.