My daughter started here at 3 years old. She loved gymnastics from the beginning and started at adventurers (in the front room) moved her way through the preschool programs, eventually went to level 1, then rising stars, then junior compass and just recently - this year- she got invited to the competition team. She was really excited and proud of herself. I will be honest and say I was a little shocked at the pricing of competitive gymnastics, but I did some research based off other gyms in San Diego and later found that the pricing is very comparable and fair especially for the amount of training and the quality of training that my daughter is getting. On top of that I had plenty of questions about competitive gymnastics and the staff has been answering all my long emails and eventually Kristin the manager ended up just meeting personally with me which I'm grateful for. My daughter hasn't started competing yet, this side of gymnastics is all new to us- but my overall experience of this gym from the past 4+ years getting here has been positive. read more

The parking is becoming an issue since the new gym went next door. Driving around sometimes 10 minutes which makes my daughter late for a 55 minute class. I hope they figure something out and reserve some spots for Compass because a majority of the parking are the gym clients not Compass. We have been going here for a while so it's becoming disappointing. read more

Amazing, caring staff with years of experience teaching youth at all levels. State of the art facility and veteran owner too!

We love Compass! The staff, owners, classes, and facilities have all exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend! We started with a trial run at one of their gymnastics camps, which our kiddos (5 and 7 at the time). It was a great mix of supervised time on the equipment, learning new skills, plus craft activities to keep them entertained. They loved it! Our oldest was interested in continuing with classes so we dove in. The enrollment was super easy, and the prices are extremely competitive with other area gyms at this level (i.e. not a rec center tumbling class, but actually gymnastics gym). You can really tell that the owners care about their students, staff, and gym. I often see Kristen around, chatting with parents and handing out high fives to excited kiddos who just nailed a new skill. Our kiddo has ADORED all of her instructors and classes this far, and the staff have been really kind and responsive to questions and concerns on my part. The gym has a comfortable waiting area for parents, super clean bathrooms, and the facilities for the actual classes are really impressive. The attendance policy is on the stricter side (no makeup classes), but honestly with kids in an environment where they can so easily can get hurt I completely understand and agree. It keeps the class sizes smaller and more consistent, which means more one-on-one time with instructors. Also builds trust which I think is very important when they are trying new or more difficult skills. Also, it's a set price for a month whether or not you get 4 or 5 weeks that month, so it's kind of like you get one free every few months :) Overall we love Compass, and would absolutely recommend it to anyone thinking of enrolling their kiddos in a gym. read more

Interesting place for my brother and sister-in-law to hold my eldest niece's first major birthday party. It was a kids party so it's great to have the kids use a giant gymnastics room essentially as a large play area. The training area gave me a new respect for the skills of all gymnasts. Things like the balance beam look easy, but doing routines while maintaining balance six feet in the air requires an amount of body control and coordination that most of us humans just do not have. The foam pit also seems like a fun place where kids can jump around and play in. The one downside is, wow, that room can get very hot, even with two large ceiling fans running. read more

My daughter just had her 2nd class here and so far it's amazing. we visited a couple other gymnastics gyms before and none compare to the size and equipment at this gym, also the instructors are amazing, they make it fun for the kids but keep them learning. The only con I have for this place is the view windows are hard to see through but it doesn't bother me too much cause I'm sure it's to keep the kids focused and not looking over at their parents every minute. Which I guess isn't a con at all haha read more

Compass Gymnastics - Gymnastics Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I feel compelled to share our deeply troubling experience with this gymnastics facility, especially regarding the owner and head instructor, Kristin. My daughter was under Kristin's instruction for many years, starting back when she was six all the way through fourteen and when Kristin was the manager at the YMCA in Eastlake. Even then, her behavior toward the children was harsh, overly intense, and racially biased--showing favoritism, particularly towards her white students. However, things became significantly worse after the pandemic, when the YMCA closed and Kristen opened her own gym. With full control and ownership, her behavior became even more extreme, as she now had unchecked authority over both the students and the instructors. My daughter attended Kristin's gym from its opening until she finally quit in November 2024. During that time, Kristin consistently belittled her, often accusing her of lying in front of others and punishing her by forcing excessive conditioning exercises rather than helping her grow as a gymnast. This was to the point where on one occasion, my daughter even had go to the bathroom to throw up. The stress and pressure from Kristen's cruel behavior also led my daughter to have a panic attack during practice. I had to rush her to urgent care, where the doctor diagnosed her with severe anxiety caused by bullying. After much conversation, we discovered that the main source of this bullying was Kristen herself--and tragically, her behavior had trickled down to many of the other girls, who had learned to treat each other the same way. One of the most painful examples of Kristin's behavior occurred when my daughter quit and after a 3-4 months break, tried to give the gym one more chance. I want to make clear that before my daughter returned, I personally went and talked to Kristin and even mentioned what the doctor had said. At this point I was still in disbelief and she assured me that this time around everything was going to be different and she was going to make sure no bullying or misunderstanding would take place. Unfortunately it was a lie. We even paid for the competition fees which was probably around $2k. Sadly, one of those days Kristen ended up teaching that class due to a shortage of staff which is very common at her gym. That day, a young black girl attempted to adjust a piece of equipment, and Kristen exploded--screaming at her with an aggression that horrified my daughter, just from watching. She came home in tears, completely shaken, feeling so bad for that girl and swore she would never go back. My daughter was in such a dark place that she isolated herself in her room for months, battling deep depression. I didn't understand the extent of the damage at first--I thought she was just struggling with tough training. It took time, but I eventually saw the truth: it wasn't the sport, it was the toxic environment Kristen had created. That realization broke me. It's taken me a while to write this review, in part because my daughter was afraid. But today, I can say she is healthy, healing, and mentally strong again. Sadly, we continue to hear stories of other girls quitting the sport they once loved because of similar experiences with this gym and with Kristin. Please think twice before enrolling your child here. No skill, no medal, no training is worth sacrificing a child's emotional and mental health. Children deserve safe, kind, and supportive environments--not fear, anxiety, and trauma. read more

I wanted to go ahead and update on my previous review. Kristin, the owner, contacted me the same day to apologize on behalf of everyone. She assured me that she would hold a meeting with the staff to improve how they handle such situations in the future. Additionally, Kristin arranged for my daughter to return to her original class schedule, which made her very happy. read more

Do not enroll your kid here unless you want to lose money . Or if you plan on just giving them $100+ for just one class if god forbid your child is sick, or you have to go away for a family emergency. They don't offer makeup classes at all . They are not flexible or understanding which is very unfortunate. Especially around the holidays when more sickness and travel is prevalent. I don't know who wouldn't be pissed or bothered by the "it's policy" bs explanation. If my child wants to attend your facility and really enjoys it but can't make it in. Give them a make up day. Is it so hard to make a couple makeup time slots available a week for those kids who miss?? Stop taking advantage. read more

Best owner coaches gym ever! I have the utmost respect for their well child/whole athlete philosophy, excellent and safe teaching of perfect technique and passionate love of the sport. Highly recommend. read more

Compass has long helped develop Olympic and Paralympic athletes in the sport of track and field. Amazing place and wonderful leadership

I love Compass Gymnastics and I am so happy I found this place. My son has been doing preschool gymnastics here for over a year now, and my daughter and I have both been going here for about 8 months as well. First, the coaches are really wonderful. Coach Charlie does an amazing job with the little kids especially, with so much enthusiasm. He makes it really fun for the little ones. The little kids gymnastics area is open to easily view in the lobby area, and the kids start learning the basics of gymnastics skills (walking on beam, using their arms on bar, jumping on the springboard, floor skills like forward roll, backward roll, cartwheel, and everyone's favorite - trampoline!). The way the rotations are set up means that the 3 and 4 year olds are not stuck waiting around for their turn. The skills are repeated frequently, but the rotations are changed up weekly so that the kids have something fresh to try out each time. My daughter has been doing Navigators in the big gym with a few different coaches, all of whom are excellent. The kids do floor and beam one week, and then bars and vault the next week. That way they get lots of time to practice the skills with hands-on guidance from the coaches, and still get exposed to all four events. Since I take adult gymnastics here also, I get to see what the other classes are doing as well (level 1, tumbling, team, etc) and I am always impressed. The coaches do a great job guiding students to do some really cool things. The culture inside the big gym is amazing to see too, with students of all levels supporting one another. My favorite thing is seeing a kid "ring the bell" for mastering a new skill. No matter how "simple" the skill might be, the whole gym stops, watches, and cheers on the student on their new skill. It gives me goosebumps! The adult gymnastics class is great! We've had the chance to work with a number of coaches, who are all fantastic. Just like the kids, we rotate between floor and beam one week, and vault and bar the next week. The coaches work with you whether you're a complete gymnastics newbie like me, or if you're more experienced and have done gymnastics at a higher level in the past. I was nervous going in because I had never taken a gymnastics class, but everyone there made me feel so comfortable. After 8 months of weekly class, I have some new skills under my belt, like a nice clean roundoff, vault to handstand-fall flat, I can nearly do a cartwheel on the beam, and I'm most excited that I can do a backbend! I couldn't even do that as a kid! Overall, I have had an excellent experience with Compass. The classes are great and the staff is fantastic. I would highly recommend Compass to anyone - especially if you're thinking of adult gymnastics! It's such a welcoming environment, and my kids and I have all grown so much as gymnasts since we began. read more

It's more than a Gymnastics Training Center! The positive interactions the Staff and Coaches have with the students is teaching life lessons. And in some cases life long friendships. This gym supports all levels of gymnastics! All are welcome. From the little ones all the way to the highest competitive level there's a spot for everyone. Come join the fun and let your child soar. read more

Compass Gymnastics - Coach & Athlete friends forever - Gymnastics Near Me - Chula Vista, California