Kids' Gymnastics in Manhattan, NYC
Kids gymnastics for every age and skill level—from tumbling to competitive training, at Chelsea Piers Field House in Manhattan, NYC.
Watch them find out what they're made of.
Chelsea Piers offers youth gymnastics classes in Manhattan, NY for young athletes ages 1–17 and all skill levels. From toddler tumbling classes and skill-building youth gymnastics training to USAG competition, our kids’ gymnastics program helps children build balance, coordination, strength, flexibility and confidence in a fun, safe and supportive environment.
23,000
sq. ft. of dedicated gymnastics space
12 months
starting age
30+
years of gymnastics coaching
6:1
early stage class ratio
The progression
Gymnastics classes for every age, every level.
Every child starts somewhere. Every child has a next step. Whether your child is taking their first tumble or working toward their first competition, our program is built around where they are right now.
The physical foundation that transfers everywhere.
Gymnastics builds strength, flexibility, coordination, and spatial awareness in ways most other youth sports simply don’t—and it does it at the exact developmental window when those foundations matter most. Kids who do gymnastics tend to be more physically confident across every sport they play. A young skater learns edges faster. A soccer player moves with more agility. A swimmer has stronger core mechanics.
The cross-sport value is real—and it goes both directions. Gymnastics creates natural pathways into soccer, basketball, diving, fencing, volleyball, tennis, and swimming. Many of our gymnasts carry the physical foundation they build here into wherever they go next.
What the sport teaches that has nothing to do with gymnastics.
Every skill in gymnastics has a progression. You can’t skip steps. You have to earn a back walkover before you get a back handspring. Children learn that effort, patience, and attention to detail produce results—not talent alone. They also learn to manage fear and push through it in a safe environment. The beam is a perfect example: the skill of quieting your mind, focusing your body, and trusting yourself transfers everywhere.
Not sure which level is right for your child? We're here to help.
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What parents say
Trusted by thousands of families.
Chloe has had an amazing experience at Chelsea Piers. The coaches have been encouraging, patient, and supportive while helping her build confidence, skills, and a love for gymnastics. She looks forward to class every week and has grown both athletically and socially through the program.
This has been Nora’s most positive experience with gymnastics at CP. She loves her coach and has many opportunities to practice with the small group structure.
Sofia is always excited to go which is a change from her last gymnastics center where she cried and was clingy. She seems to have fun at Chelsea.
Gymnastics has played a meaningful role in helping her overcome challenges both physically and socially and has really boosted her confidence. She looks forward to every class and feels supported, motivated, and proud of the progress she’s making.
Frequently Asked Questions
We welcome children starting at one year old in our Tiny Tots Gymnastics program, a caregiver-and-child class. Tumbling Tots picks up at age 2, and Preschool Gymnastics—a child’s first independent class—begins at age 3. Every level from there is built around where your child is developmentally. If you’re not sure which level fits your child, our team can help.