Best Gymnastics Gym near Upper-marlboro, Maryland

I recently signed my daughter up for this gym because she loves gymnastics. She went to another gym before this one but we moved states, so I was trying to find her one that she’d love. However, my daughter attended one session & upon arrival I wasn’t too fond of the place, but I decided to give it a try for my child. The first reason I wasn’t too ecstatic was the lack of energy. No one welcomed my daughter, introduced themselves, or really made my daughter feel welcomed. We just walked into zombie land. I noticed that none of the parents interact with each other & it seems like a very hostile environment. I got a smile from one coach in the room (she’s petite, dark skin & seems like an amazing coach) but there were about 4 there lol nobody else cracked a smile in that place ! Fast forward to today, my daughter was supposed to go to class. I had to pay her tuition, so I did. Shortly before class an emergency came up with transportation. We would no longer be able to make it, and I just wanted to go ahead and withdraw her from the class. It was like my 3rd confirmation. I’ve paid a total of $150 and she’s only been to one session. I dont know if I just expected too much but the gym seems different than portrayed online. Its not much of a welcoming environment. When I asked Barbara, who I believe is the owner, if I could have a refund…(because it’s stated in the policy that refunds will be honored if there’s an emergency): She 1st refused to give me a refund & then after I told her that I would just take my review to Google, she then decided to offer me a refund. (I know that a lot of these places are money driven, so when you threaten to tell the truth on a public platform they ALWAYS offer a refund immediately. Never fails…but this is Christian based so I expected different) After giving me a refund, she labeled it in the system “Do not allow back” although we weren’t going to be doing that anyway, I thought that was VERY unprofessional. The energy through emails pretty much let me know that I made the right decision for my child. Unfortunately, I wouldn’t recommend to a friend. I believe everyone should make their own judgements, just like I did after initially reading reviews…but I thought that this review would be helpful for other mothers. Goodluck & Best Wishes !

I attended this gym as a little girl(24 years ago), and I recently felt compelled to search for it and leave a review. Growing up, I remember Barber teaching me how to do a back handspring and a backflip. Those memories came flooding back when my son expressed interest in learning to do a backflip. I started using the same methods Barber taught me (though I’m no professional!), and it brought a smile to my face. This place gave me lifelong memories, and I can confidently say it’s a wonderful environment worth enrolling your child in.

My child 1yr. anniversary with MGA was just celebrated and we both ABSOLUTELY love that this place. She has advanced through 3 levels since starting. Both the owner and GM are extremely accommodating and family orientated; the coaches are knowledgeable both in technique and training small ones; there is space where parents can stay (& they have WiFi if you need to work); it’s just an amazing facility that your child can grow in BUT NEVER grow out of. It is literally something for each level. I haven’t experienced any “cons” thus far. So, if you’re looking for a place, give them a try. They’ve been in business 30+years. And NO, I’m not a paid spokesperson lol.

Next month will make it one year since we’ve been a part of the MGA family. My daughters came in with no experience and are now more confident working on each skill. I love the fact that you get to see and interact with the owners often. They are very involved and will even take over teaching if they are short on staff. Speaking of the staff, I love the coaches. They’re firm but so patient with the kids. I particularly appreciated this because my youngest daughter struggles with staying with her classes and being focused. I love all the ladies who have had a chance to teach my girls, ESPECIALLY Coach Michelle. When it’s really high enrollment, get ready for a full spectator section and challenging class transitions as everyone tries to navigate space.

Although the competitive program is no longer offered, they are fantastic if you want to build skills and have fun. My daughter goes there for summer camp and after just 3 weeks I was able to see the change in her poster and strength. MGA was great for my daughters’ needs, she does cheer, dance, and acro. She was able to physically grow as an athlete in just 3 weeks. Had I known how challenging and fun they were I would have booked more weeks for her. The quality of service is in line with pricing, and they happen to be a lot cheaper than some of the other gymnastics and tumbling camps I've seen.