The Billings Gymnastic School
About The Billings Gymnastic School
The Billings Gymnastic School has been giving local kids a place to move, learn, and grow since 1977. Here, children can start with early gymnastics, move through level-based classes, swim in the summer, and spend school breaks in day camps that keep them active and engaged. It also supports competitive gymnasts with training, registration fees, and travel costs, so athletes in Billings can keep going as they reach local, regional, and national meets.
What sets BGS apart is how much it offers under one roof for kids at very different stages. A child can come for a first gymnastics class, a swim lesson, a summer camp day, or a birthday party, while competitive gymnasts get in-house meets and support for the costs of travel and registration.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Starting Young ... On the Way to Fitness
Gymnastics classes for children 18 months through kindergarten age, focused on fitness, confidence, perseverance, discipline, strength, flexibility, body awareness, and social skills.
Progressive gymnastics classes
Level-based gymnastics classes for girls and boys that build skills step by step, following the USA Gymnastics developmental program and using ribbons to mark progress.
Competitive teams
Girls and boys competitive gymnastics teams that begin with in-house meets and can advance to state, regional, and national competition opportunities.
Tumbling classes
Tumbling classes that supplement progressive gymnastics classes and help students build additional skills.
Ninja classes
Ninja classes that improve children’s overall athleticism and help them excel in other sports.
Swimming lessons
Seasonal swimming lessons offered in age-based levels for young children and older swimmers, with small groups and individual attention.
Open swim
Open swim time in the BGS pool during the summer season.
Private swim lessons
Private half-hour swimming lessons scheduled during the summer season.
Day camps
Full-day camps for children entering grades 1 through 5, with games, arts and crafts, gymnastics, swimming, and field trips.
Birthday parties
Birthday parties for children ages 3 to 8 with supervised gym activities, an obstacle course, games, trampoline use, and party-room time.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
Provide opportunities for local youth to participate in amateur sports education and competition, with safe, positive gymnastics and swimming programs that build confidence, fitness, coordination, and social development.
Who they serve
Children and youth of all ages and abilities, including beginning gymnasts, competitive athletes, swimmers, and families seeking summer activities.
Their impact
- Approximately 80 youth athletes participated in training and competition during the fiscal year.
- The local meet was attended by approximately 300 people.
How your donation helps
- Training for amateur gymnastics education and competition
- Registration fees for local, regional, and national gymnastics events
- Entry fees for competitive events
- Direct travel costs for athletes competing in gymnastics meets
Our story
Billings Gymnastic School first opened its doors in Billings in 1977. It has grown into a 14,000 square foot gym with developmental gymnastics equipment and full sets of men’s and women’s apparatus.
In their words
Build a child, build the future...
nothing is more important than your child’s self confidence.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
What ages can join the gymnastics classes?
Starting Young is for children 18 months through kindergarten age. Progressive Classes begin in first grade and continue for girls and boys older than that.
What does the day camp include?
Day camps include games, arts and crafts, gymnastics, swimming, and field trips for children entering grades 1 through 5.
What swimming options are offered?
The swimming program includes age-based lessons, open swim, and private swim lessons during the summer season.
How do competitive gymnasts get experience early on?
Level 3 girls begin with four in-house meets a year, which gives them a chance to experience competition before they join a traveling team.