Class Descriptions

Inchworms

Crawling – Early Walkers
Explore the world of early motor skill development and support social, visual, and auditory development through ramps, rocker balls, parachute play, music, and more. Please note: Inchworm classes are always drop in enrollments. They are not tuition based classes. Therefore, Trial classes are not offered.

Caterpillars

Toddlers Walking – 2 ½ years
Parent/caregiver participation is required as this class is designed to incorporate the beginning fundamentals for physical fitness and motor skill development. Children have fun and build confidence. See below for Caterpillar class guidelines for additional information. 

Roly-Polys

Toddlers 2 ½ – 3 ½ years
Parent / caregiver participation is required as children continue to explore movement and independence in our gym. Classes are designed to encourage participation through a semi-structured environment with a consistent class routine where children begin to acquire listening and social skills.

Crickets

Preschoolers 3 – 4 years
Preschoolers begin to participate in specialized activities that are geared toward building strength, flexibility, and individual apparatus skills in gymnastics. Students develop emotional independence and self-esteem through movement.

Grasshoppers

Preschoolers 4 – 6 yrs (beginner)
This exciting class combines strength, flexibility, and upper body development with coordination and agility. Children learn how to deal with the physical, mental, emotional, and social aspects of childhood in a playful, creative, and stimulating environment.

Boy on Rope Swing

Dragonflies

Children 5 – 7 years (beginner-intermediate)
This class is designed for the young child to develop confidence and master basic skills in beam, bars, tumbling, and trampoline. We work on skills that develop strength, coordination, and flexibility – all while having fun!

Fireflies

Children 5 – 8 years (intermediate)
Fireflies classes build a strong foundation for your child to develop a sense of athletic achievement, self-esteem, and social skills that will last a lifetime. In this class there is a stronger focus on form as well as growth in furthering skill development.

Jitterbugs

Children 5 – 8 years (advanced)
This class is an invitational class based on the child’s skill level. We work on Levels 1-3 which give students a solid foundation in gymnastics to build on for more difficult skill.


Please Note: If minimum enrollment of 4 students in class is not met we may make scheduling changes requiring reassignment of your child to another class. 

Caterpillar & Roly Poly Class Details for Parent Participation

Caterpillars Walking Toddlers — 2 1/2 yrs

Roly Polys 2 1/2 yrs — 3 1/2yrs

Our 45 minute classes include free play time, circle time with songs and activities, fun age-appropriate obstacle course, ball play, parachute games, and more!

Parent (or caregiver) participation is required.

CaterpillarThis class is an opportunity for you to share the fun of exploring and discovering your child’s unique abilities at each age and developmental stage. Our classes are designed to teach the earliest fundamentals of physical fitness and motor skills development. In addition we provide opportunities to explore the many social and behavioral skills (for example: taking turns and waiting in line) that are essential building blocks to your child’s success in school and in life. We encourage children  to explore, to observe, to try new things, and most of all, to build confidence simply by having fun.

What to Expect:

  • Each child may have one accompanying adult—both dressed comfortably for freedom of movement.
  • Shoes off for everyone. Children should be barefoot. Parent may wear socks.
  • Personal toys and treasures are not allowed on the gym floor and may be placed in our cubbies.
  • NO Food or drink allowed on the gym floor.
  • Please keep parent socializing to a minimum and please put your cell phone away!
  • Stay with your child to ensure safety and to encourage their exploration.
  • Please encourage and guide your child to be considerate towards others: Sharing equipment, taking turns, using inside voices.
  • If your child is having a hard time (loud or excessive crying), please take your child outside to calm down.

Sensory Play Open Gym

We will be offering our Sensory Play Open Gym for children (ages 4-9 yrs old) with developmental differences and their parents on Fridays from 2:15-3:15 pm starting in September 2025. Registration through your iClass Pro account will be available soon.

Cost will be $16 for the hour per child and preregistration is required through your iClass Pro account. In order to best serve and support both parent and child, please provide the following information via your enrollment comments:

  • Any medical and/or behavioral precautions
  • Specific supports used to assist your child

If you do not have an iClass Pro account, please return to our home page and click “Create Account”. Call us at 831.464.2847 for assistance or more information. 

Instructor NiaNia Smith is a preschool events manager, coach, and child behavioral specialist. She earned her bachelors degree in psychology and human development from CSUMB. Nia is currently pursuing a masters degree towards certification as a Child Play Therapist. She has been with us at Junebugs Gym for several years as a coach and party coordinator. She is looking forward to working with families as our Sensory Play Coach.