Cypress Academy of Gymnastics

The facility is great. They focus a lot on young children so I find it the perfect activity for our little one! Gymnastics in general is an excellent base for athletic performance in the future, so it’s a great place to start. My daughter has a lot of fun there and they have a play area for some unstructured play at the end of every session. The kids all love it. The one thing I will criticize about the place is that a lot of the staff are high school/college age and there is a LOT of turnover. It’s overall excellent and we’ll keep her here despite that.

I had a bad experience. I had been waiting for a long time for a good coach recommended by them. The day arrived and my daughter did not feel comfortable. The teacher did not even pay attention to her, she left her alone to do everything by herself. My daughter is in the process of learning and needs that support. My daughter decided to leave crying and the teacher did not notice and continued with her class. What a bad way and lack of tact to work from that coach. Her name is Leah. I left very upset and disappointed with this teacher, especially with my daughter crying. She loves gymnastics, but with these things she does not even want to go back and that makes me very sad.

For context, I had a horrible experience at a birthday party in another Cypress Academy staffed by some snooty girls 2 years ago , so I came here with low expectations. Our friend’s group had Emily and Jackie. They were the complete opposite in the best way. Very patient and warm with my feral boys and good at redirecting them without being abrasive like our other experience. Very impressed with this location and will be glad to come back soon

My daughter started at Cypress Academy Huffmeister about 7 months ago after she was above what I could teach her at little gym when she was 2 and about then about 8 months at another gym. She has been very happy there and loves the coaches. Today was her first class for the new season at Blackhorse location and she loves this location also. The coaches did a new evaluation on her and moved her up to elementary level at 4 years, 4 months, so she is even happy now and looking forward to advancing much further over the next year. I use this as some of my daddy/daughter, where it is just her and I. The coaches they employ at Cypress Academy work well the kids, teach them the required skills they need, and try to keep the kids advancing at each kids level on a weekly, monthly, and yearly basis to keep the kids engaged. Walter Kessler

Update: The academy called and manager was very helpful. They were able to accommodate my kids needs and promised to take corrective actions. Thank you! Carol is a HORRIBLE manager! I called her with an issue regarding the make-up sessions and registration fees.....particularly, why can't I use the make up sessions if I do not pay the monthly fees when in fact we paid the annual registration fees (that should cover the period during which I plan to use the make up sessions). First, she said the registration fees is used to renew equipment and fix broken ones (while I disagree, but OK). I asked why can't I plan the make up a month or two ahead - as I have 25 sessions for 2 kids combined - to avoid being told "No availability" on a weekly basis which happened many times, I was told that is not an option. She said this policy has been in place for 17 years and all parents are abide by it, so I suggested to change the policy as it might be overdue for a policy change....Then I suugested to have a twice-a-month make up sessions (fixed timing) so we can plan ahead.....Carol hung-up the line while I was talking. Coaches are great and treat kids wonderfully.....that's the only reason I'm giving it 2 stars......I encourage parents to find a place that is flexible with their needs and care for your precious kids.