Ascend Gymnastics Auburn

Great place to celebrate kids birthdays. Good service provided by the staffs. Kids love to spend time here.

My daughter just turned 2 and enrolled in the tiny stars. She has never had any gymnastics experience - I mean, she's 2 - but is exceeding her milestones for fine and gross motor development, and has been in a dance class through Kent Parks and Rec for 6 months that she adores. I am also a certified elementary education teacher. I can honestly say our experience was not only disappointing, but unsettling. The instructors were not patient, and asked her to hurry up so others could have a turn. Even during warm ups, children were asked to do several activities that are not age appropriate. The instructor called her out for not jumping enough, which she can actually do but was choosing not to. I'd hate to know what would happen if she was developmentally on track and still couldn't jump (since that's not a milestone until 2.5 years). Directions for 5-6 separate, new activities, were given at once, and modeled while students were asked to sit and watch quietly. Again, milestones for this age dictate that they can follow 2 step directions, not 3- and 4- step directions for 5 different activities at once! I'm an adult and even I was forgetting all of the directions! She was afraid of the bars, but was still required to do them, leading to a meltdown and prompting the instructor to tell me that she "needs to be practicing more at home". Everything runs like clockwork; no room for children to be age appropriate toddlers and do things at their own pace/ with agency. If you're looking to groom Olympic athletes at 2 years, maybe this is for you, but if you're just looking to have fun with your child and develop motor and social skills, find something else.

So thankful for this place, we found amidst covid and it has been our saving grace, a safe place for my daughter to get her energy out, as well as learn to be on a team and be a respectful human being. So thankful for the coaches and staff here.

I read the reviews before we attended for a trial class today. I had no complaints about the front desk. Staff was friendly and place was very clean. Something similar I did come into contact with is the age requirements. I was straight forward that my daughter doesn't have any bar experience but she does have tumbling from competitive cheer where she’s been less than a year and she tumbles with the 9+. They said due to her age which is over 6.5 now she could not join the 7 year old beginner class. The class we did a trial for was in a smaller pre-k looking area , my daughter felt it was too slow pace to which I can agree. What She had wasn’t what I would say was an evaluation, she just participated in the class and they watched her as much as you can when you’re teaching a class with 5:6 others. I expected it to be more like show us what skills you do have and which ones you need to work on, because they didn’t get a chance to see what she really could do. She can do her splits left, right and center. Also do a handstand which needs improving . She can do forward roll and backward rolls And cartwheel and back bend and more. But she was deemed only competent enough for the 4-6 year old class where none of the kids could do the same without the mats. I watched the 7 from across the room and some of them in the beginner class don’t even have some of her skills but simply because they are 7 they get to participate in that class.Auburn is a little ways out so we will just be waiting until she turns 7 .maybe take classes at the Y which is closer and offers financial aid so she’s more prepared with bar skills. Other than that great place for like a beginner all the way around all gyms have their own policies this just does not match my daughters wants/ needs at the moment.

This is a great place for kids. My 6 year old has gained so much self confidence being a participant here. She strives to do well and practices to be better each week. She is normally a quieter observer but she has been able to grow her wings here. She started in the “mighty stars” and moved to “super stars” then moved to pre-team. The coaches are in tune with the kids And really help them refine skills!My 16 month old also participates. We are taking a little break with her right now but we will be back! She giggles so much, loves the attention from the teachers, and is learning to follow instructions. We love ascend.

Currently I am in the gymnastics journey of having my third daughter go through the competitive program at Ascend. So my review may be biased since I am already loyal to the owners, coaches and kids that attend. But with that being said I love my kids with all my heart and only want the best for them. This is why I have been loyal to Ascend/Auburn gymnastics. This is the best place to take your kids if you want the best for them. If you want them to learn the sport, and build lasting relationships while in the process this is the place. Keep in mind the sport itself can be hard, just imagine learning to point your toes and body in shape while flying through the sky. 🤷🏽 the goal is progress not perfection. Every kid regardless the skill level will make progress from recreation classes on up.

My four year old loves her classes here.

Great place. My daughter is so excited every week. Teaches kids fitness and discipline.

My daughter has been going there for a year now, and she loves it. We've absolutely loved all of the coaches she's had. They're very supportive and encouraging. They also encourage the girls to support each other. She's made great friends there. I recommend them to everyone 😊 …

This is an amazing place for beginners to start...instructors are patient it gets pretty busy sometimes you have to be prepared and be patient because u may not find parking spots close to the main entrance it gets crazy sometimes,staff is great.