Youth Activities

Tumbling and Gymnastics
Kindergym
Dates: Saturdays, 10:00am - 10:45am. Session 1: January 25 - March 1; Session 2: March 24 - April 28.
Cost: One class per week. $60 for Members; $65 for Non-members.
Notes: All classes follow the recommended safety guidlines set by USA Gymnastics.
Description: Boys and girls age 4-5 are introduced to the correct technique and skills on the bars, balance beam, and tumbling with a strong emphasis on basic skills.
Peewee Tumble
Dates: Thursdays, 5:30pm - 6:30 pm; or Saturdays, 11:00am -12:00 noon. Session 1: Thursdays, January 25 - March 1; Session 2: Saturdays, March 24 - April 28.
Cost: One class per week. $60 for Members; $65 for Non-members.
Notes: All classes follow the recommended safety guidlines set by USA Gymnastics.
Description: Ages 6-8. Skills on bars, balance beam and tumbling are taught developmentally by age and ability levels.
Tumble & Flip
Dates: Thursdays, 6:30pm - 7:30 pm; or Saturdays, 12:00 noon - 1:00pm. Session 1: Thursdays, January 25 - March 1; Session 2: Saturdays, March 24 - April 28.
Cost: One class per week. $60 for Members; $65 for Non-members.
Notes: All classes follow the recommended safety guidlines set by USA Gymnastics.
Description: Ages 9 & older. Skills on bars, balance beam and tumbling are taught developmentally by age and ability levels.
The program is taught by former gymnasts and coaches, Samantha Smith and Leanne Becker.
After School Elementary/Middle School Activities
Dates: Every Monday-Friday 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Notes: The Gym is open after school for Elementary and middle school children. A number of games will be made available including basketball, kickball, whiffleball, relay reaces and other gym activities. The children also have time for free play.
Start Smart
Dates: Tuesdays, January 17 - February 12; 5:00pm - 6:00pm.
Cost: $30 for Members, and $40 for Non-members.
Notes: Minimum number is 6, maximum is 20.
Description: Start Smart programs, created by the National Alliance for Youth Sports, helps kids get ready for sports...and succeed in life. It is an innovative step-by-step approach that builds confidence and self-esteem in a fun and safe sports environment. Start Smart was developed by hte National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS) in response to a growing trend of children as young as 3 to 5 years old, entering the world of organized sports. During a Smart Stream session, children go to different stations where they practice exercises that help them develop motor skills and sports fundamentals to help prepare them for a smooth transition into organized sports in the future.
Youth Basketball
Dates: Thursdays, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Notes: The gym is scheduled for practice for the Benton Youth basketball program.
Teen Night
Dates: Fridays, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Notes: The gym is open to teens for open play, games anywhere from Dodge Ball to Volleyball.
Indoor Soccer
Dates: Saturdays, 8:00am - 4:00pm
Notes: The gym is scheduled for practices and games for the Youth Indoor SOccer program.