Gem City offers gymnastics, tumbling, cheer, and kinder gem classes. These can be started as young as 18 months and still enjoyed into adulthood.
All families of existing students need to create a Parent Portal account before enrolling. New students must first fill out our online registration form before accessing your Parent Portal account. To learn more about the enrollment system, read the details here.
Our classes present an opportunity to learn and gain strength from the chance to make new friends and build self-esteem to the development of motor skills and the many benefits of exercise.
Gem City coaches athletes with a system of progressions to move each athlete toward their full potential. We do this for two reasons: 1) safety and 2) good basic skills are the key to the big fancy skills.
To enroll in classes, simply stop by or call us at 217.224.8491. Not sure which class is right? We can help! Just ask.
Spring 2026 Session Information: January 5 – May 16
- Spring session is 19 weeks from January 5 – May 16.
- The annual family membership fee for is $37. (total of $55 due every fall session)
- All veterans and active-duty military will receive a 100% discount on the annual family membership fee.
- The “Family Maximum” for class tuition is $1,140. This is the highest cost a family will pay when enrolling multiple children in classes while not in any of our team programs.
- Each child after the first child in one family receives a 10% discount on tuition.
- Get 35% off when you enroll in a second class (for the same child).
- Half of tuition (and full registration fee if applicable) is due the first day of class, then the second half of tuition is due by March 1.
Spring 2026
19 weeks: January 5 – May 16
These engaging, co-ed physical fitness classes are designed specifically for homeschool families with children aged 16 months to 11 years.
Gymnastics classes teach the skills of the four events of women’s gymnastics— bars, beam, vault, and floor. No experience is necessary.
Tumbling classes focus on the proper technique and execution of handstands, cartwheels, round-offs, and back handsprings. No experience is necessary.
Kinder Gem classes develop motor skills, introduction to basic gymnastics movements, and basic group learning. Ages 18 months to 5 years old.
Cheer classes are designed for junior high and high school athletes interested in tumbling with some emphasis on jumps. No experience is necessary.
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February Athlete of the Month: Ryli Zahringer
Each month, we highlight a Gem City athlete whose dedication, mindset, and work ethic stand out on and off the competition floor. This month, we’re recognizing an athlete who brings intensity, discipline, and heart to every practice. Our Athlete of the Month is Ryli Zahringer.
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February 2026 Newsletter
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Gem City Cheer had an incredible showing at the MCDA Arch Madness competition in Collinsville, Illinois, held January 31–February 1.
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