About Us

What is “Gymnastics Express”?

We feel the Gymnastics Express bus is a unique and innovative way to teach gymnastics to preschoolers.  What we do is drive the school bus to the daycare center, march the children out into the bus and have a half hour gymnastics class right inside the bus.

Who can participate?

Our program is designed for those children between the ages of 18 months through 6 years.  We can accommodate up to 10 children per class in the bus.  If there are more than 10 children at the daycare enrolled in classes,  we will hold additional sessions.

What is the bus like and what will the children learn?

Gymnastics Express is a very large school bus which has been totally remodeled inside.  All of the bus seats have been removed.  This gives us an area to teach gymnastics class that is 7 feet wide and 28 feet long.  There is a nice cushioned, carpeted floor area for tumbling.  We also have specially designed preschool equipment that we will be bringing in the bus each week for classes.

This equipment includes: balance beam, bars, mats for tumbling, stair steps, mini-tramp, trampoline and various other preschool fun shaped mats such as a huge donut, incline mat, mail box, octagon barrels, a box and spring board used for vaulting.

By bringing this equipment we will be able to teach all the Olympic Events:  balance beam, horizontal bar, floor (tumbling), vaulting, still rings, and parallel bars.  Our colorful “Fun Shaped Mats” are designed to teach and excite the student when learning the concepts of gymnastics.  The student develops strength, coordination and self confidence.

Who teaches the program?

The originator and teacher of the Gymnastics Express is Heather Donelon.  Heather graduated from University of Missouri-St. Louis in May of 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology.  Heather joined Gymnastics Express as an instructor in 1995 and has been the owner/operator since 2005.  She is excited to have the opportunity to provide your child with an educational, fun gymnastics experience.

How long are the sessions?

Gymnastics Express classes are continuous throughout the school year.  The fees are paid monthly and your child will be enrolled until you notify us that you are removing your student from the program.  Classes are held once each week for a half an hour at your daycare center (4 classes each month).