Gymnastics is more than cartwheels and flips, kids learn agility and control, things that are important in all kinds of sports, such as cheer, football, and soccer! That's why Kidzone/Shore Tumbling helps kids learn the fundamentals of movement, including stretching, core muscle control, and body alignment. Lisa, the owner, has lived in Manahawkin for more than 20 years and has owned Kidzone for more than 10 years. The business originally started as Cheer Gym in West Creek, but as it evolved, she decided to move into Manahawkin and shift the focus to tumbling instruction for children of all ages and abilities. She is excited to provide a facility where children can be active with trampoline work while learning how to safely “flip around,” as many of them do all over the house without knowing how to keep their bodies in control to avoid injury.
The professional and enthusiastic coaching staff has remained consistent over the years and does a wonderful job working with children of various age and skill levels. There are a variety of tumbling classes offered throughout the week, including Parent & Me, Tiny Tumble, Open Play, Open Gym, and more! Check out the Kidzone/Shore Tumbling website for full class details and schedule.
OPEN PLAY: Come to the gym for some tumble fun with your child. Jump on the trampolines, climb obstacle courses, swing on the bar, walk on the balance beam, ride the cars, run, laugh and play together! Drop in at anytime for just $10/5 for siblings.
PARENT & ME: We start children learning tumbling at a young age. In this child-directed program parents are on the floor with your child and a coach. Music and movement exploration are part of the curriculum. Hand-eye coordination and ball-handling skills are developed along with small motor development. This is a class targets communication, motor skills & socialization. There are specific stations for children to rotate through along with sensory activities such as finding items in a rice bin and playing with the “squishy bags”.
TINY TUMBLE: This is the first tumbling class your child will do all on their own! They will be introduced to safe body positions, front & backwards rolls, handstands, bridges, cartwheels & round-offs. They will learn individual skills which fosters self-esteem.
MUSIC & ME: Designed to unleash the musical potential in young children. Class includes CD for fun and repetition at home.
SCHOOL-AGE LEVEL BASED CLASSES: We make it easy by naming the classes as the skills students will be mastering in that class. Each level’s skills need to be mastered to move up to the next level. Junior Prep is a beginner class with a tighter age bracket. Our awesome Coaching staff emphasizes perfection before progression with positive feedback and enthusiasm to foster self esteem while students reach their own personal tumbling goals. From handstands and cartwheels, to tucks and twists, these classes help focus and extend your child's tumbling abilities!
Older children can learn advanced tumbling, just for recreation or to use in another sport such as cheerleading or karate. Younger students are exercising without even knowing it while they jump, play, climb and tumble, which encourages coordination and of course keeps their bodies fit and agile! They use these same principles of fun and exercise in their themed birthday parties, too. The facility also houses Soccer Shots for their winter session and a Music & Me music program!
Parents love talking about Kidzone/Shore Tumbling and all of the great experiences their kids are having there! As a mom of a very active 10 year old, I can attest to the amazing strides my daughter has made in her classes. She started out barely able to do a forward roll, and within a few weeks, was getting into handstands and cartwheels. She is so happy, and I am so proud of her! The coaches really helped allay her fears of going upside-down and flip over! Here's what other parents have said about Kidzone:
- I travel a little further to get to your program because of the additional things you teach in your classes like fitness, conditioning, and core strength. I tell everyone that lives near me that it's so worth the extra drive because of how awesome your gym is!
- My child has progressed so much at your gym! She loves your coaches and would come every day if she could!
Classes at Kidzone are great because of the interaction of coaches with the kids, and it's convenient since your child can attend according to your schedule! You pre-pay for a number of classes that you want, so there's no need to make up classes, and you don't pay for any missed classes. They offer both "drop-in" programs and pre-paid programs, too! Check out the Black Light Nerf® War event held each month!
