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    Parents Summer 2026 camps

    She did the two 3-day “mini camps” (the first as a day camper, the second as an overnight camper) and loved both. The general area has several hotels/motels, resorts w/ water parks, and rental properties. We stayed at a rental home with good internet access so I was able to work & attend zoom...
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    Parents Summer 2026 camps

    My daughter is a 6yo competitive gymnast and her absolute favorite camps this past summer 2025 were International Gymnastics Camp (IGC, in Pennsylvania) and Olympia Gymnastics Camp (OGC, which takes place in multiple states). IGC has both sleepaway and day options, and OGC is day only. She had a...
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    Parents 4 Year Old Gymnast Advice

    This is a really interesting thread! I can totally hear the arguments for letting this little girl be a kid, try other sports, etc. At the same time, if she joins a team, at some point she’ll start training more hours, right? My daughter started training 1h/wk rec at 4.5yo, then did 2-4h/wk rec...
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    Women Daughter Discouraged because of gymnastics videos

    To the OP, that sounds so tough! My daughter is too young for social media but has been really enjoying a lot of gymnastics content from other sources that depict (at least to my understanding!) more age-appropriate skill development trajectories, like the series “My Perfect Landing” and...
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    Parents Gateway skills for DP Compulsory Levels?

    LOL not to worry about me attempting to teach her any skills at home. I have never done gymnastics myself and wouldn't know the first thing about how to do any of these skills! But yes it's a great point to avoid any kind of pressure in my attempt to support her and I will absolutely follow...
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    Parents Gateway skills for DP Compulsory Levels?

    Thank you so much for all of your responses! It's really helpful to hear everyone's perspective and that the ROBH, front hip circle, front handspring vault are important differentiators for L3. Her gym actually just announced a monthly BH clinic that I can ask her if she wants to try. And...
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    Parents Gateway skills for DP Compulsory Levels?

    My gymmie is 6yo and SO excited to be joining the DP team this year! The coach had her try out for L2, but ultimately placed her in L1 so she can work on her form and shapes. That’s totally fine with us — she is just over the moon to have graduated from rec. :) Since L1-3 are not required...
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    Parents Camps for siblings near IGC?

    Thanks so much -- will do!!
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    Parents XB to JO

    My daughter was told at 5yo that she was "too old" for the JO/DP track at the gym where she was taking rec classes, and that they might consider her for Bronze after another year of intermediate/advanced rec. (This was after she tried out but didn't make their DP pre-team.) She's now 6, and in...
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    Parents Camps for siblings near IGC?

    My 6yo gymmie just finished Mini Camp at International Gymnastics Camp (IGC) and LOVED IT. She is already begging to go back next year and they are offering a pretty good early sign-up discount for summer 2026, so I'm tempted to re-up. However, she has an 8yo brother whom I'd also love to send...
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    Parents Bronze to DP

    This is super-helpful — thanks!!
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    Parents Bronze to DP

    If a gymnast begins in Xcel Bronze, is it possible to switch to DP? If so, which DP level is typical to begin after Bronze (e.g., L2? L3?)? Am I correct in assuming that no petition/administrative process would be necessary (assuming the team coaches approve), because the lower DP levels are...
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    Parents Looking to narrow down gym choices that would be a good fit for our competitive daughter

    Hi there. I have a 6yo gymmie and live in the area you are describing. Feel free to PM me! :)
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    Women Half Sole

    This is incredibly helpful — thank you so much!!
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    Women Half Sole

    Newer gym mom here — can someone share what each of these are (half sole, tiger paw, cheetah cup) and at what level/stage kids typically start needing them (if they end up needing them)? Is there any rule of thumb (like “no grips before kips” or are these more of a feel it out thing)? Thank you...
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