At GGA, our goal is to give every child the opportunity to experience what all children
are entitled to:
an active life that is filled with excitement, self-confidence, discovery, learning and fun. GGA instructors are trained and encouraged to build a personal relationship with each student that is nurturing and safe. Our Special Needs program was developed specifically to support instructors' ability to give individual attention to detail that enables each child to excel far beyond normal limits and reach new potentials. We make classes FUN & ENERGETIC.

We promote and support the inclusion of children with disabilities into all phases of their lives: their family, school, and the community - with recreational activities as a key foundation. To achieve this, our program teaches skills that enhance the student's self-competence and self-esteem. Through repetitive accomplishment and encouragement, students see themselves as do-ers.

GGA's Special Needs children are able to demonstrate they can maintain the strength and endurance demands of peer play when at play with typical children. Our students train among and interact with children of differing abilities. With GGA's Special Needs program, we find that our children are better able to maintain appropriate social behavior, with the outcome that they and their families feel valued and welcome. As a result, our children and their families are more open to exploring their community and feel included in everyday aspects of life.

Our gymnastics-structured approach provides a wide variety of physical challenges and sensory stimuli that will help develop:

Not only does gymnastics develop physical abilities, but also promotes social skills and the ability to:

Classes are held in small group settings for children ages 3 and up. Individual one-on-one sessions are also available. Children will be evaluated at the time of registration and be placed in the most appropriate class setting. We offer recreational and competitive gymnastics programs for special needs children and youth. Our programs are for individuals of all ages who would like to: have fun and develop gymnastics skills; enjoy the opportunity to be part of a team; and compete at various Special Olympics competitions.

We offer classes for 3 year olds to teens