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Ms. Carol's Gymkids - Gyms Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

My daughter absolutely loves coming to dance class here! Dance class day is her favorite day of the week! They have classes that work with our schedule and have amazing and dedicated teachers. read more

Absolutely the BEST gymnastics program in Arizona! My family and I have been beyond thrilled with our experience at MS Carol's Gymkids. From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed with warmth and enthusiasm. The facility is clean, well-organized, and inviting, making it the perfect environment for kids to learn and grow in gymnastics. The instructors here are simply top-notch. Each coach brings a unique set of skills and an incredible passion for working with children. Whether your child has years of gymnastics experience or it's their very first time, the staff at MS Carol's Gymkids know how to meet them where they are and help them thrive. They have a fantastic ability to challenge each child while ensuring they feel supported and confident every step of the way. Safety is clearly a top priority for the instructors, which as a parent, I deeply appreciate. The focus on proper techniques, safe practices, and injury prevention is evident in every session, giving me total peace of mind as I watch my child have the time of their life. What truly sets MS Carol's Gymkids apart, however, is the heart and dedication of the owners. They genuinely care about every single student, and you can see that in the way they take the time to get to know each family personally. Their passion for building a positive, nurturing, and respectful community is contagious. The owners are always present, engaged, and available to answer any questions or concerns, no matter how small. It's clear they are dedicated to not only the sport of gymnastics but to the overall development and well-being of each child who walks through their doors. I love how the classes are structured--fun and engaging yet challenging in all the right ways. The balance of discipline, encouragement, and enjoyment is perfect, allowing kids to advance their skills without feeling overwhelmed. My child has not only improved in their gymnastics ability but has grown in confidence, focus, and social skills. The instructors celebrate every little success, which really motivates the kids and keeps them excited to come back week after week. The facilities are well-equipped with top-quality equipment, and they keep everything in excellent condition. There is always plenty of space for each child to practice without feeling crowded, and the layout is designed with safety in mind. The staff maintains a clean and organized environment, which I feel is particularly important for a gym setting, especially with younger kids. One of the things that stand out most is the sense of community. We feel like part of a family at MS Carol's Gymkids. The other parents are friendly, and it's clear that everyone who comes here has a shared appreciation for the excellent program they offer. They host various events throughout the year, like gymnastics showcases and family-friendly gatherings, which are always a huge hit with the kids and parents alike. If you are looking for a place where your child can not only learn gymnastics but also be part of a supportive and caring environment, MS Carol's Gymkids is the place to be. The owners and staff have truly created something special here. It's rare to find a business that is so well-rounded--from talented instructors and a strong focus on safety to a genuine sense of community and a personal touch from the owners themselves. I can't recommend this place highly enough. It is hands down the best gymnastics program in all of Arizona, and we feel incredibly lucky to have found it! read more

Ms. Carol's Gym is poorly run. They assign your child to a number (similar to the prison system), and no one, and I mean NO ONE, takes the time to learn your child's name. The coaching is mediocre, but we continued to go as an introduction for our three-year-old daughter, who loves to dance and tumble. The owner, Carol, is terrible at communication. She needs to learn how to talk to parents and address situations professionally. She comes off as very burnt out with owning a business and doesn't even realize that her loathing for kids is eating her alive. Because my husband and I have had to deal with her nastiness every week, I am happy to say that we withdrew our daughter after three months. It is not a family-friendly establishment. You are just a number to them, not a human being. Occasionally my son has had to come to my daughters' session with me. Ms. Carol told my four-year-old son that the bathroom was for clients only (as if we weren't paying clients and just strolled in off the street looking for a restroom). This is a case-by-case scenario, depending on whether you deal with Carol vs. someone else. My son has used the bathroom in there before. However, parents should be aware of this before signing a contract with this gym. The straw that broke the camel's back was when Carol walked my daughter out of the gym barefoot after having an accident. This made her feel ashamed, as she didn't feel comfortable telling Ms. Carol she had an accident because someone had previously left poop smeared all over the toilet. We raise our daughter not to use dirty things, especially toilets. Ms. Carol responded that they do not have enough staff to ensure the bathrooms are clean and safe for the next child. Something else parents should be aware of before signing their child up. My daughter was in the Tumbling class for toddlers ages 2-4. Many of the kids have had accidents, but after my daughter had an accident, she was singled out. Ms. Carol asked her minions, aka managers, to ask me to take my daughter to the restroom before class. She could have asked me herself, as I was just talking to her. She is not going around to every parent asking them to take their child to the bathroom before class, just our daughter! I am writing this review for the parent who was like me, wanting to find an inclusive, warm, and friendly place for your child to grow, learn and build confidence early. I'm sad to report that this place is not it. Your child deserves the best, and never should you settle for any business that treats you like anything less than what you deserve. read more

My granddaughter is in the little kids program and loves it! In each class she she masters a new skill. She's really teeny so there is a lot to learn! This school (and Ms Carol who teaches this class) is super organIzed. They offer a fast paced constantly changing curriculum for the kids that includes stretching and music, trampoline work, Pom poms and bells, balls and an obstacle course. The kids even work on the bars. It's super fun and developmentally challenging. Ms. Carol skillfully integrates colors, music and listening into this fun class. I am seriously so impressed. Piper is always so excited to go! Lastly, I love the "light" pressure Ms. Carol puts on the kids. It's an experienced kind of "push" giving kids the confidence to try new things. As an educator I know the best way for kids to be successful is to have high expectations. read more

My 6 year old daughter started her first dance class here back in May. For over three months she didn't learn one dance so I thought I would let her try the sing and dance program they had because my daughter was so bored. I'm guessing this is why they don't let parents stay and watch from the inside (we had to watch from outside through a blurry water stained window in 110+ degree heat if there was actually room to see). In her last dance class before she switched, the girls finally started to learn a dance! I know because that invited us in for once to watch and my daughter told me this was the first dance she ever learned. I believe this was the last week September or the beginning of October (keep in mind, the "Christmas" recital is in mid November). With Halloween being on a Monday this year my daughter had three weeks to practice two Sing & Dance routines! It really wasn't noticeable, not one child actually had a routine down during the recital. Even though the classes are cheaper than most, the quality of the program REALLY shows. The Christmas recital they had on November 19 was so unprofessional and unorganized, I was shocked they charged families $15 per adult and $5 per child IN ADDITION TO THE $25 FEE FOR THE cheap tank top my daughter wore! We received multiple notifications that the children had to be at the Jr High an hour before the performance to practice... 1:00 SHARP!! .... Well we were... and had to stand in line outside for over a half hour and the girls didn't even get to practice! They didn't even let the children in till AFTER 1:30. I walked my daughter in and no one was with her group. I tried to organize the little sing and dance girls prior to the event and was told to leave! I then had to wait in line for another half hour! They wouldn't even let families in until the scheduled show time.... Which was actually kind of relieving because sitting for even more time on those rock hard bleachers might have completely cut off circulation to my feet!!! Also! During the one intermission, my 65 yo mom tripped on the mats heading to the bathroom and not one of the staff asked if she was ok or even tried helping her up! We are making sure to withdraw our daughter ASAP... and still have to pay $50 for the next months pointless program... this is just a money hungry front to take advantage of good hearted families. read more

Don't know about attending here as I only worked here. I do know as an employee I was scolded over the microphone in front of everybody at least 4 separate times in like the 3 weeks I worked there. Not only did they have the floor beams on basically hardwood, but when a child rolled onto the wood she had the audacity to tell me that it was my fault and she's "humiliated" by my teaching skills. If you see a kind side to ms carol just know it's completely fake! LUCKILY I had health problems that caused me to have to leave Ms carols and work elsewhere. If you are looking for a good gym in Mesa check out Fortis! They actually care about their employees. read more

First off I can't say not one thing bad about this place! the staff are loving to the kids and professional and have taught my daughter so much in gymnastics, and the amazing thing is they have so many classes also and is flexible with you and your schedule and they accommodate so many different ages and classes. they are not competition but they get your child ready for the next step if you want to go there, and also have little competitions for the kids and all the kids get to learn a routine and get a metal to give them a feel of competing. They offer so much for the kids and for the parents also. Ok now for mrs. Carol and Gene the owners first off they bring a smile to my face. they are so caring, there morals and values just as people are great people and they genuinely care about your children success and want the children and you to succeed. I can't thank them enough for the hard work they put into the gym and the dedication to my child. thank you guys I rate you guys 100000% I can't go to any other gym. they are serious about your child succeeding and they at the end become family. I wouldn't go anywhere else except ms carols gymnastics!! :). read more

I'd like to first off advise u don't bring your child there under the age of 4..My daughter is only 2 and I felt like she was pushed to do more than she physically could. They make them stretch for 10 mins..As a 2 yr olds they lose focus after 2-5mins. Then the thing that made me the most aggregated was after making them run and jump etc they only let them get a drink of water ONCE the whole hour class. It's so hot and humid in that place especially in the summer. (I was even thirsty and I'm an adult let alone a 2 yr old CHILD.) Then when my daughter wanted a drink my husband was scolded (by Carol) for letting her do so and and not allowing her to drink when the other kids drank. Which was only once. One morning my daughter was just DONE and didn't want to continue and Ms Carol actually pulled her aside holding her up ( even when she was saying no I don't want to) Ms Carol continued telling her to look at the other kid to learn. No compassion. Just aggressivness. I was so annoyed!! She's just lucky I didn't do what I thought about doing seeing her be that way with my child. The other staff is really sweet but Ms Carol is just a real pill. We've actually saw her being condensing to the staff on the microphone. Real professional. NE ways, I will not be bringing my child there anymore and I really think you all should consider taking your child elsewhere as well. read more

My toddler looks forward to coming here every week. I really enjoy being able to watch my toddler at a closer distance at this gym where at other gyms they don't allow it. The rates are also good and not overpriced. read more

It's okay. My granddaughter loves it. I'm just trying to figure out if she is learning anything. I don't see the coaches work on any techniques with her anymore. My granddaughter was moved into a small group of 4-5 little girls with one coach. Most of the hour my granddaughter is just jumping around. When we first started she was rotating throughout the gym and had several techniques that each coached worked on with her. I'm not sure what the benefit is yet to be in this smaller group running around. Also, there are two coaches who rarely cover their fave with their masks. It is below their chin. Even when they are working with kids and talking to them within a foot of their faces!! I will update my review as things change... it's hard to really know what's happening during these times. read more

I am actually shocked with the "performance" that my children were in. Not only did I spend WAY too much money on their "costumes" but the amount they were charging for this was mind boggling. I have never seen a dance performance in a gymnasium unless I was in school watching it. Typically, almost literally always, performances are performed in an auditorium where people can sit comfortably ESPECIALLY considering this insane time limit. The utter chaos and sh*T show this performance is enough to leave this place. It literally looked like a jr high dance squad put on a show. And who takes the time to practice the day off DURING the time people are outside waiting to come in and others inside watching? Truly confused of the purpose of that. The entire show was absolutely horrendous. None of the kids knew what they were doing, crying because they didn't know what they were doing and on top had to do two half done dances. The gymnastics show was just poor. My children and I sacrificed our saturdays for that? Never again. The only thing good about this place is their young coaches. My kids really love their coaches (not Ms Carol). Which is the only reason I am giving two stars. I will be pulling my kids out and finding a place that can actually put on a show and isn't just trying to be greedy. Plus most of these reviews are bribed reviews to get a "free months tuition". What a joke. read more

My little niece takes gymnastics classes here and she loves it. She's been going for a few months now and has notice improvement in her motor skills, balance and flexibility. Her cartwheels are almost perfect! The coaches are always friendly and patient with the little ones. They play family friendly music to pump the kids up and to get the wiggles out. There's plenty of parent seating and it starts to get busy right before the next class is about to start so we usually start making our way toward the door to avoid the bustle. read more

Ms. Carol's Gymkids - Gyms Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

This gym is refusing to close or to allow parents to temporarily pull thier kids as per the recommendation from the Federal and State agencies for the Coronavirus. Parents are trying to protect thier families and community. Parents are losing thier jobs. Don't let thier short sighted greed have your business! read more

We love this gym. My daughter has been going here for years, she takes gymnastics and cheer classes. It is a structured but fun environment for the kids. They also hold multiple performances throughout the year which allows the children to show off their newly learned skills. read more

Ms. Carol and Mr. Gene are incredible and genuine people who have created a warm and loving environment where both parents and kids feel welcomed. When choosing a gymnastics studio for my (then) 20 month old daughter I went to 5 different gymnastic places. I went to both big and small, competitive and non- Competitive studios. The reason I chose Ms. Carol's Gymkids is because it was the ONLY one that kept my very active toddler busy the WHOLE time. There was very little sitting and waiting for each child to take their turns. But at the same time, they were teaching this skill of patience and turn taking. We have been now coming here for 2 years and Ms. Carol and her team continue to build her social skills, her physical strength, and most importantly, her confidence. I believe because of her experience here, she is way ahead emotionally and socially in her preschool class that she just began a few weeks ago. I love that she is gaining so many leadership skills but she thinks she's just having fun. The best of both worlds. Actually, we love this place so much that we had my son and daughters birthday party here and they had a BLAST! Best decision I made. We got so many compliments from the other parents and a few of them are also going to have their kids parties here. The best part about the party was the organized games and activities. They had coaches leading the group through different games/ exercises and a huge fun obstacle course. I definitely recommend the birthday parties here. They are intimate and fun. Best part? No clean up! read more

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So glad we picked this place! From day 1 it's been a great place! You can see how the coaches care about the kids and my gd had learned so much within a year and her confidence has become so strong! I would highly recommend this place! read more

My granddaughter attends this school for dance. My granddaughter loves to dance and as she is a beginner I thought this was a good place to start. I have watched from the beginning of my grandaughters attendance here as I am her transportation. I'm sorry to say my opinion has plummeted after the two performances I have attended. The first in a very crowded gym where people could not sit down for 5 dollars and then at a Jr high where I had to pay 10 dollars for the privilege of watching my granddaughter dance for 2 and a half minutes. We sat through over 2 hours for that 10 dollars. Not to mention standing out in the cold for nearly an hour after drop off before they let us in. Rediculous. With what parents pay for classes I am surprised. So disappointed. Also the teachers are not accredited dancers. They are mostly a bunch of kids too. read more

Take my toddler grandson there. They improve balance, agility and strength while having fun.

Do not recommend, high pressure, and too many kids per class without proper teacher ratio

My kids have been attending Ms. Carol's for over a year. They love their classes. My daughter has improved greatly with her tumbling. The clinics they put on are highly beneficial. All the coaches know their names and seem excited to be there! read more

I love this place and so do my 3 girls. We have tried a few different places and this is hands down the best. Kids are being taught consistently and not spending half there time standing in line. The coaches are amazing and really know how to interact and teach kids of all ages and personality. Ms. Carol is right there if a child gets hurt no matter how minor she will stop what she is doing and care for that child. I will never send my kids anywhere else, I am fully confident that my girls will realize their dreams and be happy doing it here. read more

If you want your kids to be valued, DO NOT GO TO THIS GYM! I cancelled my granddaughter's membership and was charged (unbeknownst to me) for over a year after the cancellation. NEVER did Ms. Carol, her husband or any employee call to inquire about my granddaughter to ask if I was unhappy with the classes, was she sick, was she injured, was she even still living...however, they continued to collect their money!! Horrible establishment! If there was a way to select zero stars, I would! read more

My daughter's have been at Ms. Carol's Gymkids for over a year and we highly recommend the gym. We've attended two gyms prior for recreational gymnastics and Ms. Carol's seems to have instructors that were more hands on, encouraging and challenging rather than instructors that were just going through the motions with a set program. The coaches do a good job of individualizing when possible. My kids really enjoy working with coach Mike and coach Brylee. We recently incorporated private lessons into the rotation for our 10 year old and just 2 lessons proved invaluable to her confidence and skill development. We do participate in group lessons and feel very safe with precautions and measures in place. However, if anyone is concerned, private lessons could offer some peace of mind. For us, private lessons have contributed to growth for my gymnast beyond levels I anticipated. I see a different student when my daughter in engaged in private lessons versus her groups lessons as well. We highly recommend the gym overall and praise the private lessons for gymnasts, even if not interested in competitive gymnastics. read more

My daughter started out in December. Things seemed all fine and dandy and then I noticed that a lot of the coaches seemed "uninterested" and bored as the months passed. They would often roll their eyes and it just looked like they weren't giving their best to my daughter. I decided in February to add my two year old. MS carol taught that class on Tuesday's. I observed from the waiting room she seemed not so patient with kids. She yelled at my son to turn down the volume on his tablet and overall just seemed "fake" like she was putting an act on. It doesn't appear anyone here has a true passion to want young girls to succeed at gymnastics let alone basic skills in starting out in the sport. I'm not sure that they even have someone cleaning the gym every night. It smells like dirty socks every time you enter. My kids always came back sick and would tell me other kids were sick there too ( hence the not cleaning or disinfecting). Overall there are plenty of tumbling and gymnastics facilities in Mesa and I would advise you to go anywhere but MS Carols! read more

Ms. Carol's Gymkids - Make sure before you sign up and "commit" to this you give a 30 day notice or they will add "attorney fees" and send you to collections. - Gyms Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

At first i really likes it here for my granddaughter she enjoyed jumping and tumbling. Then I just had to take her out it's due to disruptive children who would interfere in the teaching. The place is not a daycare but yet it felt like the attention was on the other kids who would not behave. The customer service needs some work as well. Overall not satisfied I don't feel they truly took the time to show my granddaughter anything. read more

For young kids this is nice and safe and the rates are Ok. They have lots of class choices and a donut shop next door where you can wait. Fun place read more

My toddler and I LOVE going to Ms Carol's Gym, his class is upbeat/always moving, each week there are different activities/music-I was worried that after a few classes the activities would be the same/become stale-I'm thankful to have been proven wrong! I'm thankful that Ms Carol and some of her amazing coaches (like: Hailey, Brylee, Olivia, Elena, Sima-not sure on spelling,she's new)-are so interactive, fun and patient with all the kids. They know my little guys name and will call out to him, encourage him and always manage to bring his attention/focus back to current activity-typical short attention span toddler. I like that if a kiddo (like mine-or others) is marching the beat of his own drum, or is maybe not in the mood that morning, it's not a big deal and I never feel like I need to remove him from the class in shame and I think the coaches all enjoy seeing the various "personalities" of the kids. The other parents are also fun and supportive, and if two toddlers collide, it's not a big deal-it happens-and usually the kids just laugh at each other and pop right back up to do it all again. I always feel like I have had a great workout too and bonus, we both take great naps in the afternoon! Thank you Ms Carols GymKids! read more

My daughter absolutely loves coming here. She has learned so much and advanced quickly. I greatly appreciate the hard work Mr. Gene, Ms. Carol and all the coaches put in every single day for our kids. read more

My girls have taken dance, gymnastics and cheerleading at Ms. Carol's Gymkids. They are really developing impressive skills while training in a fun and supportive environment. They love the new, expanded facilities on Lindsay Rd. Kids have opportunities outside of class to perform, to compete, to ride in a parade, and to participate in camps and open gym. Ms. Carol's has LOTS to offer and the owners are very personable. We also had my daughter's 7th birthday party at the gym and I can NOT rave enough about the fantastic and memorable experience this was for her. Ms. Carol led some organized fun and kids had plenty of time for free play. Mr. Gene, co-owner, really customized the party with decorations, food and even my daughter's name in the digital Happy Birthday Song. Then Ms. Carol coordinated gift opening and kept track of gifts for us so we had no worries. This was definitely a full-service birthday party at a very reasonable cost. We love Ms. Carol's Gym Kids! read more

My daughter attends this gymnastics/cheer school and absolutely loves it! She has progressed so much since joining the gym. She has class two nights per week and would go every night if I let her. I like the relaxed atmosphere which is conducive to learning! It isn't over the top competitive like some other gyms. I couldn't ask for a better place to have daughter train! read more

Beware of too many positive or negative reviews! I know first hand that the owners give a "discount" on fees if their parents leave a high review. The coaches here have a high turn over, dirty facility, the owners attempt to sell you on "additional" classes for your child and if you say no, they turn up their nose at you! More times than not, there is no where to sit, and the children run around not being coached. I have heard the owners, specifically Ms. Carol, yell and belittle several coaches on many instances during class, in front of children and parents! UN-professional and it scares the kids! One good thing --- the kids are active BUT not worth it... as the they do not care of safety or organization, more kids means more money for them. I have other family members from other gyms (in and out of state) and this place is barely gymnastics, and they move up kids too quickly. Being a teacher and a parent of young children for over 18 years, that is not how you run a child's business. read more

We stopped bringing our daughter because we moved further away but we are rethinking the drive is worth it. This place by far is the best I've ever seen! The place is amazing and your children gain so much confidence, security, self esteem and skills. My daughter loves this place and her teachers! Thank you guys for what you do for the kids! We can tell you guys are passionate about teaching and inspiring the children! read more

I enrolled my daughter there an like 2 1/2 years ago and the coaches have gotten lazier. They also dropped my daughter 2 times when she was there. They do not encourage your kids to move up in gymnastics. They told my daughter that she can't do this or that or they say your NOT ready for that skill. The coaches are really rude there and I would NOT RECOMMEND THIS GYM! The only thing that I liked about that gym is ms. Carol. These coaches do not make your child gain self confidence of self esteem! read more

The coaches here are extremely friendly and patient with all the kids. My daughter has come a long way in a short amount of time. Definitely would recommend Ms Carols Gymkids to anyone looking for gymnastic classes for their children! read more

We just started our three year old here and so far have had a great experience. After talking with the staff, they agreed it would be okay to try the class with 4-6 year olds, as it's at a time that works best for us. However, they recommended she drop into the weekend class for 2-3 year olds for a few weeks at no charge to get used to the equipment and routine without the faster pace and pressure of the older class. With the younger class, a parent can join in with the group. There's plenty of activity, from warm-up to cooldown, obstacle course, bars and rings, trampolines, and more. The class is also a full hour, so you feel like you really get a lot done in that time. The staff is great and clearly used to working with kids, and both Ms. Carol and Mr. Gene are very active in the business. My daughter is excited to go again! read more