Tumbling Program
PEKIN PARK DISTRICT TUMBLING PROGRAM
Welcome to Tumbling!
Our tumbling program is designed to help children build confidence, coordination, strength, flexibility, and proper technique in a fun, safe, and encouraging environment. Students begin in age-based classes before progressing to our skill-based recreational program, where advancement is determined by demonstrated mastery of skills rather than age. The online registration portal is located at the bottom of this page, after the class descriptions and placement policy.
Our Tumbling Pathway
Parent & Me (Monday 5:00-5:30)
Little Leapers (Monday-5:30-6:00)
Tiny Tumblers (Tuesday 5:00-5:30)
Tumble Prep (Tuesday 5:30-6:00) Skill-Based
Tumbling Foundations (Skill-Based) Monday& Tuesday 6:00-7:00
Tumbling Progressions (Skill-Based) Monday 7:00-8:00
Advanced Tumbling (Skill-Based) Tuesday 7:00-8:00
About Our Classes
Parent & Me
Ages: 18 Months–3 Years
Class Length: 30 Minutes
Description
Parents and little ones explore movement together through songs, obstacle courses, and age-appropriate activities that build confidence, coordination, balance, body awareness, and gross motor skills in a fun, supportive environment.
Who Should Enroll?
● Children ages 18 months–3 years
● First-time class participants
● Parents looking to encourage movement and early development through guided activities
Tiny Tumblers
Class Length: 30 Minutes
Description
Tiny Tumblers introduces children to independent participation while developing confidence, listening skills, coordination, flexibility, and foundational tumbling skills through games, obstacle courses, and creative movement.
Who Should Enroll?
● Four-year-olds ready to participate independently
● Beginner tumblers
● Children developing body awareness and coordination
Little Leapers (preschool classes)
Class Length: 30 Minutes
Description
Little Leapers is designed for children ready for more structure and independence. Students continue to build strength, flexibility, coordination, and foundational tumbling skills while preparing for the demands of recreational tumbling.
Who Should Enroll?
● Students ready for increased structure
● Children preparing to transition into skill-based tumbling
Tumble Prep
Ages: 4/5/ 6 Years (purely skill and readiness)
Class Length: 30 Minutes
Description
Tumble Prep serves as the bridge between preschool tumbling and recreational tumbling. Students begin learning structured warm-ups, conditioning, station rotations, and progressive skill development as they prepare for hour-long classes.
Who Should Enroll?
● Students preparing for recreational tumbling
● Children ready for increased independence
● Athletes transitioning into skill-based instruction
Tumbling Foundations
Skill-Based Placement Class Length: 60 Minutes
Description
Tumbling Foundations introduces the core skills required for recreational tumbling. Students develop proper technique, strength, flexibility, coordination, and confidence while building a strong foundation for future progressions.
Who Should Enroll?
● Beginner recreational tumblers
● Students learning foundational tumbling skills
● Athletes entering the skill-based program
Tumbling Progressions
Skill-Based Placement Class Length: 60 Minutes
Description
Students continue developing strength, technique, and body control while progressing toward more advanced tumbling skills and combinations in a structured learning environment.
Who Should Enroll?
● Students who have mastered foundational skills
● Intermediate recreational tumblers
● Athletes progressing toward advanced tumbling
Advanced Tumbling
Skill-Based Placement Class Length: 60 Minutes
Description:
Advanced Tumbling is designed for experienced athletes ready to refine advanced skills, increase power, improve technique, and safely connect tumbling skills into more advanced passes.
Who Should Enroll?
● Experienced tumblers
● Students working on advanced tumbling skills
● Athletes ready for higher-level combinations
Class Advancement Policy
Our tumbling curriculum is designed to build skills progressively, allowing every athlete to develop confidence, proper technique, and safety before advancing.
Students should complete each class in sequence. Advancement to the next level may occur after successfully completing the current class or by demonstrating mastery of the required skills on the program’s Skill Requirement Checklist.
All skill-based placements and advancements are determined by the Program Coordinator's evaluation.
Ready to Move Up?
Students are evaluated during the first and final week of each session using the program’s Skill Requirement Checklists.
Advancement decisions are made only during these scheduled evaluation periods to provide students with adequate time to practice, build consistency, and safely demonstrate mastery of each skill.
Need Help Choosing a Class?
Our recreational tumbling classes are based on skill level.
If you’re unsure which class is the best fit for your child, the Program Coordinator, Shaylynn, is happy to assist with class placement. Please email ppd.dtc.coordinators@gmail.com for more information!