Station 3 – Beam
Beginner Skill – Proper Walk
- Stand on one end of the balance beam facing forward
- Put both arms out straight to the side to help balance
- Walk forward by putting one foot in front of the other
- Walk to the other end of the beam while keeping your head level
Immediate Skill – L Kicks
- Stand on one end of the balance beam facing forward
- Put both arms out straight to the side to help balance
- Lift one leg straight up in front of you to belly-height
- Bring your leg back down to the balance beam while placing that foot in front
- Repeat your L kicks while rotating between both legs until you reach the end of the balance beam
Advanced Skill – Tip Toe Walk
- Stand on the end of the balance beam facing forward
- Put your arms straight up over your head
- Push up to your tippy toes with one foot in front of the other
Visit and Grow with Gem City!
Try Preschool Playtime!
This open, unstructured time for kids age 6 and under to play in the gym. It’s available most Wednesday’s from 9:30-11:30 am. You can come for a half-hour or stay the whole two hours. $9
Join a class!
We offer classes for a range of ages (starting at 18 months) and require no prior experience. For kids freshly out of preschool, Gem City’s level 1 gymnastics class for girls and our co-ed bronze tumbling class is perfect! Explore class details here.
Experience Gem City Gymnastics & Tumbling in person!
Right now you can get $2 off your admission to Gem City’s Preschool Playtime when you show your receipt from the Quincy Children’s Museum! Offer valid from 4/16/25 to 7/9/25.
Preschool Playtime happens most Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 am, $9. Preschool Playtime offers open, unstructured time forkids to play in Gem City’s gym. It’s limited to kids age 6and under.
