United Gymnastics Academy – Frankfort – Never Too Young to Be a Champion
Welcome to UGA!

WHY CHOOSE UGA?

United Gymnastics Academy is a home to learn the sport of gymnastics and tumbling for all ages. Gymnastics is the cornerstone of all sports and the perfect foundation for the beginning of an athlete’s life. Through gymnastics, your child will increase their coordination, physical agility, self confidence, listening skills, work ethic, leadership, and will also learn respect for their teachers and most importantly – their classmates. At UGA, we provide a positive atmosphere for your child to grow with our dedicated and well trained staff, in one of the newest facilities in the south/southwest suburbs of Chicago.


Events

Check out UGA's upcoming events!

Wicked Camp

Wickedly Wonderful Camp


Fly high, dance free, and sing your heart out at Wicked Camp! Join Glinda and Elphaba for an unforgettable time filled with music, defying gravity, obstacles with gymnastics, crafts and more. Whether you're soaring through the sky, learning iconic dances, or belting out songs from the Wicked movie, there's a place for every hero and villain and everyone deserves the chance to fly. Let the magic begin! Snack will be provided each day.

Campers will be seperated by age group

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Once Upon a Tea Party


Where royal dreams come true! Join us for a magical Princess Tea Party Camp with Belle, Cinderella, Rapunzel, Ariel, Elsa and Anna, Moana and Snow White. Enjoy two days of camp where you are greeted by two princesses each morning before you embark on Princess themed gymnastics on bars and beam and navigate an obstacle course through the enchanted forest. You will create fairy tale crafts and learn and perform a dance for the Princess recital along with many magical moments, all leading up to a delightful tea party with the princesses. Family and friends are invited to attend the recital and tea party.

Campers will be seperated by age group

Lilo and Stitch’s Tumbling Tropics

Lilo and Stitch's Tumbling Tropics


Get ready for a fun-filled summer adventure with Lilo and Stitch. Inspired by the spirit of aloha this camp is packed with exciting gymnastics, obstacle courses, games, and crafts. You will challenge yourself on our tropical obstacle course, filled with thrilling hurdles, climbing, and balance activities. The fun doesn’t stop there—each day includes exciting games inspired by the island life of Lilo and Stitch, from water balloon tosses to relay races under the sun. Let your creativity shine with Aloha-themed arts and crafts. This camp is the perfect place for kids to have an unforgettable summer!

Campers will be seperated by age group

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Ninja Warrior Academy


Welcome to the Ninja Training Academy Camp, the ultimate adventure for young warriors! This exciting camp combines thrilling obstacle courses, action-packed games, and a creative craft for an unforgettable experience. You will develop strength, agility, and problem-solving skills as you tackle challenging obstacle courses designed to test speed, balance, and coordination. Along the way, you’ll engage in ninja-inspired games that build teamwork, focus, and determination. Come join the fun at Ninja Training Academy Camp where adventure, teamwork, and creativity collide leaving you feeling like a true ninja warrior!

Campers will be seperated by age group

1

Pullover Clinic


This clinic is your ticket to mastering the pullover and advancing to the next level! You’ll work through focused stations, receiving hands-on coaching and personalized spotting to perfect your technique. Whether you're fine-tuning your form or building confidence, this clinic will help you reach your goals and take your skills to new heights

Mondays at 12pm

Session I: June 9th- June 30th

Session II: July 14th- August 4th

2

Back Walkover Cilnic


Get ready to take your skills to the next level! This clinic is designed to help you master your back walkover and progress to the next class. You’ll rotate through hands-on stations, receiving expert coaching and personalized spotting to refine your technique. To register, you must already have a backbend mastered—let’s perfect that form and elevate your abilities! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to level up your gymnastics!

Mondays at 1pm

Session I: June 9th- June 30th

Session II: July 14th- August 4th

3

Cheerleading Clinic


Get ready to kick-start your cheerleading journey! This clinic will teach you all the essential skills needed to join a cheerleading team, including jumps, tumbling, cheers, and light stunting. Led by experienced college cheerleaders, you'll receive expert guidance and hands-on training to elevate your abilities. Whether you’re new to cheer or looking to refine your technique, this clinic is your perfect opportunity to shine!

Mondays at 2pm

Session I: June 9th- June 30th

Session II: July 14th- August 4th

FFF (2)

Flip Flop Frenzy Workshop


Does your cheerleader or tumbler need to learn a flip flop for cheerleading? Does your child just want to learn how to flip? If so, this is a workshop you dont want to miss! Work on drills for back handsprings, learn new techniques, and receive spotting by our amazing UGA tumbling coaches. 

Please note: There is a requirement to this workshop as you must be able to do a backbend and round-off on your own to register.

Our Classes

OUR FEATURED CLASSES

  • Girls’ Gymnastics

    Advanced Beginner Girls

    Gymnasts will be taught skills on the bars, beam, and floor excercise. [...]

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  • Girls’ Gymnastics

    Expert Girls Gymnastics

    This class is 90 minutes long and gives more advanced students the opportunity to continue to grow with their gymnastics at their own pace. [...]

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  • Competitive Gymnastics

    Competitive Gymnastics

    UGA is currently coaching levels 3-10 of the women’s USAG program [...]

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  • UGA Ninjas

    UGA Ninjas

    Our Ninja classes focus on developing strength, coordination, and agility. Children will practice tricks on gymnastics apparatuses like balance beams, bars and trampolines, while also working through obstacle courses that challenge their movement skills. These classes help build physical confidence while offering a fun, active environment for kids to learn and grow. [...]

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  • Boys Gymnastics
    Boys’ Gymnastics

    Boys’ Gymnastics

    This class is specifically for boys who are 6 years old and up. [...]

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  • Cheer & Tumbling

    Advanced Tumbling

    Girls will continue to increase strength, flexibility, and body [...]

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Our Strongest Team

MEET EXPERT COACHES

  • Glen Willmeng

    Owner / Team Coordinator & Coach


Our Testimonials

What Our Customers Are Saying


  • Great place for kids parties! The kids play and jump around for a good hour! The staff helps the kids and plays games with them allowing adults time to chat or just hang out. The party room after the play time is always a hit with the kids. They let you bring in food and snacks that you like.
    Ryan Zimmerman
    Customer
  • Annie Ozinga
    I have always been a fan of this gym and have tried several others over the years!! Staff is great and definitely the best smelling gymnastics gym around!!
    Annie Ozinga
    Parent
  • Carmen Connolley
    We love UGA, my daughter has been going there for years! Great coaching staff and family environment!
    Carmen Connolley
    Parent

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