Camp Info
| Ages: | 4–10 |
| Type: | Day |
| Month: | Summer |
| Gender: | Co-Ed |
| Setting: | City |
| Sports: | Sports, Sports Training, Gymnastics |
| Adventure: | Adventure, Challenge, Obstacle Course |
| Arts: | Arts, Fine Arts |
San Diego, CA, USA
GRIT Gymnastics Summer Camp is a non-residential gymnastics day camp for children ages 4 to 11. It is designed as a school break and summer option for a broad age range, from early elementary campers to older kids who still enjoy movement-based camp days. The camp welcomes all levels, including first-timers and children with previous gymnastics experience, so it is not limited to competitive gymnasts or advanced participants.
The overall atmosphere is playful, energetic, and accessible. A typical day combines skill-based gymnastics rotations with group games, obstacle courses, crafts, free play, and themed activities throughout the week. That variety helps the program feel broader than a standard gymnastics class and may especially appeal to children who like active camp days but benefit from changing rhythms and different types of engagement. Slime on Mondays and ice cream-making on Fridays add extra personality to the weekly routine.
What stands out most is the mix of physical activity and a supportive coaching philosophy. GRIT describes its broader program as confidence-building, play-based, and focused on individualized growth, with small class sizes and expert coaching. That suggests a camp setting that aims to help kids participate at their own pace rather than pushing every child through the same experience in the same way.
This camp is likely to appeal most to children who enjoy climbing, tumbling, running, games, and hands-on fun. It is especially well-suited to kids who want a camp week with more movement and variety than a traditional classroom-style day camp.
| Ages: | 4–10 |
| Type: | Day |
| Month: | Summer |
| Gender: | Co-Ed |
| Setting: | City |
| Sports: | Sports, Sports Training, Gymnastics |
| Adventure: | Adventure, Challenge, Obstacle Course |
| Arts: | Arts, Fine Arts |
You won’t be charged yet. The camp will contact you to confirm all terms first.
| Dates | Days | Price | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13 - Jul 17, 2026 | 5 | $475 | |
| Jul 13 - Jul 17, 2026 | 5 | $325 | |
| Jul 20 - Jul 24, 2026 | 5 | $475 | |
| Jul 20 - Jul 24, 2026 | 5 | $325 | |
| Jul 27 - Jul 31, 2026 | 5 | $325 | |
| Jul 27 - Jul 31, 2026 | 5 | $475 |
This is a day camp program. The camp offers half-day and full-day options, but there is no overnight lodging, no cabins, and no residential component. Families should expect a standard daily drop-off and pick-up format rather than a sleepaway camp experience.
Because there is no overnight stay, the camp environment is shaped by the gymnastics facility itself. The broader GRIT materials describe the gym as a modern, high-energy space designed for safety, fun, and skill development. That supports the impression of a camp setting centered on movement, supervised play, and active instruction rather than quiet residential routines.
The camp provides one healthy snack each day. Campers are also expected to bring a water bottle. Full-day campers need to bring a packed lunch, and an additional snack is optional. That setup makes the meal routine simple and practical rather than all-inclusive.
For half-day campers, lunch is not part of the standard routine. For full-day campers, lunch remains the family’s responsibility. The camp page does not mention hot meals, a dining hall, or a catered food service, so the food plan appears intentionally light and straightforward.
Families are asked to share any dietary restrictions in advance. The camp materials do not explain exactly how food restrictions are handled in practice, but the request for that information suggests that staff want to be aware of these needs in advance. Families dealing with significant allergies or more complex food concerns would likely want to confirm the details before camp begins.
The camp places clear emphasis on emotional and physical safety. Its camp description highlights a commitment to meeting each camper individually and to creating a space where children can feel supported. Coaches are described as trained to support individual needs, which suggests a flexible approach rather than a one-size-fits-all style of supervision.
The broader GRIT description reinforces that approach. The facility is presented as a space built for safety, fun, and skill development, and the overall program philosophy emphasizes compassion, small class sizes, individualized growth, and play-based learning. Basic gym expectations, such as tied-back hair, no jewelry, and appropriate participation rules, also support safe movement in a gymnastics environment.
The activities program is built around variety rather than one long block of gymnastics instruction. A typical day includes skill-based gymnastics rotations, daily crafts, high-energy group games, obstacle courses, and free play. That combination gives the camp a broader day-camp feel and helps it work for children who enjoy movement but also need different types of activities to stay engaged.
Gymnastics is still the anchor of the day. Campers participate in structured rotations, and the all-level format makes the camp accessible to both beginners and children with gymnastics experience. Because coaches are described as trained to support individual needs, the program appears designed to accommodate mixed abilities without making beginners feel out of place.
The non-gymnastics parts of the day add much of the camp’s personality. Crafts create a quieter creative block, while group games and obstacle courses keep the energy high and encourage teamwork. Slime on Mondays and ice cream-making on Fridays add fun bookends to the week and help make the camp feel more playful than technical.
The age range, from ages 4 to 11, suggests a family-friendly format meant to serve a broad range of children rather than a narrow performance track. The public site does not explain exactly how activities are separated by age, but the overall structure seems designed for flexibility, activity, and fun.
Families are asked to share dietary restrictions in advance.
Parents can purchase a 5 or 10 pack of camp days and save!