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!

SPIDEY COMES TO PRE-SCHOOL OPEN GYM (2)

Spidey and Batman return to UGA


Flip Flop workshop

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 won’t 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.

Monday June 8th

Monday June 22nd

12pm-1:30pm

Ages 6-12

$45 per child, per day

Must be able to do a backbend and a roundoff on your own to register.

Flip Flop workshop (1)

Back Walkover Clinic


This back walkover workshop is designed to break the skill down step by step in a safe and fun environment. You’ll learn proper warm-ups, flexibility drills and techniques that build toward a clean, controlled back walkover. Whether you’re brand new to the skill or working to refine your form, this workshop focuses on body awareness, technique, and confidence. You must be able to do a backbend on your own to register.

Monday June 8th

Monday June 22nd

1:30-2:30pm

Ages 6-12

$30 per child, per day

Once Upon a Tea Party (Instagram Post (45))

Once Upon a Tea Party


Where royal dreams come true! ✨Join us for a magical Princess Tea Party Camp with Belle, Cinderella, Rapunzel, Aurora, Ariel, Moana, Snow White, Elsa, and Anna. Campers will enjoy two enchanting days filled with princess-themed activities on bars and beam, an under-the-sea obstacle course with Ariel, a special keepsake craft, and perform an adorable dance. The camp ends with a recital and tea partywith the princesses where family and friends are invited to attend for a truly unforgettable celebration.

Monday June 15th, and Tuesday June 16th

9am-12pm

Ages 4-8

$130 per child

Campers will be separated by age

toy story

Toy Story...To UGA and Beyond


Step into a playful world inspired by Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and their toy box friends! 🚀🤠 Campers will blast off with Buzz Lightyear on a Space Ranger obstacle course—zooming over mats, crawling through tunnels and completing fun missions. They’ll round up skills with Sheriff Woody on beam, bars, and trampoline, build confidence like Jessie, and work as a team with Rex, Slinky Dog, and the Aliens through games and challenges. Crafts and themed activities bring the Toy Story world to life, making this camp perfect for kids who love to play and adventure. You’ve got a friend in UGA!

Monday July 13th and Tuesday July 14th

9am-12pm

Ages 4-8

$130 per child

Campers will be separated by age

NINJA WARRIOR TRAINING CAMP

Ninja Warrior Training Academy


Ninja Training Camp is the ultimate adventure for young warriors! This popular camp returns with thrilling obstacle courses, action-packed games and a fun craft for an unforgettable experience. You will build strength, agility and problem-solving skills as you splash into water activities to test speed, balance and coordination. Ninja-inspired games encourage teamwork, focus, and confidence along the way. Come join the fun at Ninja Training Camp where adventure, teamwork and creativity come together to help everyone feel like a true ninja warrior!

Monday August 3rd, and Tuesday August 4th

9am-12pm

Ages 5-9

$130 per child

Campers will be separated by age

Our Classes

OUR FEATURED CLASSES

  • Safari “Little Tots” Program

    Baby Cubs- Explore and Play

    Join Us for a playful, exploratory gymnastics class for toddlers walking up to age 2 with a parent or caregiver. The gym is set up for safe... [...]

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  • Sports Readiness

    Sports Readiness

    This class is designed to prepare boys and girls for sports activities by developing strength, power, flexibility, coordination and speed, along with all other fundamentals of movement (i.e. running, jumping, climbing, balance and agility). Children will develop skills to enhance abilities in all sports. This is going to be a blast! A big benefit for all children and a must for kids interested in excelling in all sports. [...]

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  • 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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Our Strongest Team

MEET OUR COACHES

  • Glen Willmeng

    Owner / Team Coordinator & Coach

  • Dana Willmeng

    Owner/ Recreational Director

  • Lynn Lyons

    Office Manager

  • Lacey Smith

    Team Coach/ Xcel Director

  • Melissa Balsamo

    Assistant Manager/ Recreational Coach

  • Evan Cervantes

    Team Coach/ Recreational 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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