Adaptive & Inclusive Programs
Movement, structure, and support for every child. Our adaptive program offers inclusive and specialized options designed to meet athletes where they are.
About the Program
At GRIT, we believe every child deserves access to movement, confidence-building, and community through gymnastics. Our adaptive program is designed to support children with a wide range of sensory, developmental, behavioral, and physical needs in a welcoming and structured environment.
We offer both:
- Inclusive classes where children participate in traditional recreational classes with parent support, if needed
- Structured adaptive classes with smaller instructor ratios and individualized support strategies with required parent participation
Understanding the Difference
Our classes are filled with discovery, movement, and guided exploration. We focus on:
Inclusive Classes
These classes are integrated into our regular recreational program and are ideal for children who benefit from participating alongside peers in a traditional class setting.
Features:
- Parent or aide participation welcome
- Flexible support within class
- Encouraging and inclusive environment
- Access to standard class curriculum
Best for: Athletes who can participate in a group setting with occasional support or accommodations.
Structured Adaptive Classes
Our adaptive classes are intentionally designed with structure, consistency, and individualized support in mind. Parent participation is required in our adaptive class, Everybody Moves.
Features:
- 3:1 athlete-to-instructor ratio
- Structured class format and routine
- Visual schedules and transition supports
- Sensory-aware coaching approach
- Goal-focused skill development
Class Structure Includes:
- Warm up
- Rotate through events/stations
- Movement circuits
- Sensory regulation opportunities (swing time, bounce time, etc.)
- Closing activity
Best for: Athletes who benefit from smaller groups, predictable routines, and increased instructional support.
Other Adaptive Gym Activities
Adaptive Private Lessons
Private lessons are a great way for our athletes to get 1:1 coach time/support. Parents are required to stay on-site. This is a great opportunity to target individual movement goals with your coach’s undivided attention.
Sensory Play Open Gym
All ages welcome. Participants get to enjoy swings, tumble track, air track, floor, mats, and more under a coach’s supervision. Parent/aide participation required (no drop offs). Enjoy a calm play space open to up to 8 families at a time. Music is kept quiet in the background. A coach is available to keep everyone safe, but we welcome you to explore the gym without the structure of a class. See our class schedule for when we offer this!
We are happy to be approved vendors with the San Diego Regional Center (SDRC) and we do accept take third party payments.
Try a Class for Free!
Come see what GRIT is all about—your child can try a class on us! Just wear comfy clothes, bring a water bottle, and get ready to have fun. We’ll handle the rest!
