Parent Guides

If you are trying to choose between dance and gymnastics for your child, you are not alone. This is one of the most common questions parents ask, especially when their child is young, active, creative, and ready for a real class — but not quite ready to specialize.

Summer camp should feel exciting, not stressful. But for a lot of parents, the night before camp can turn into a mini scramble: Where’s the water bottle? Do they need socks? Can they bring toys? Should they pack a change of clothes? The good news: packing for gymnastics summer camp is simpler than most parents think.

We put together this guide for Torrance, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, El Segundo, and surrounding South Bay families. We're obviously biased toward gymnastics (it's what we do), but we've included a range of options because we genuinely believe active, engaged kids are the best outcome -- whether that's with us or somewhere else.

Thinking about your child's first sport? AGC coaches share 7 reasons why gymnastics gives kids a head start -- in athletics, school, and life.

Wondering when to enroll your child in gymnastics? AGC coaches share the ideal age to start, what to expect at each stage, and how to set your child up for success.