Encore Gymnastics

Address:	999 Bancroft Rd, Concord, CA 94518, USA
Phone:	+1 925-932-1033
Site:	encoregym.com
Rating:	3.9
Working:	9AM–9PM 9AM–7:30PM 9AM–7:30PM 9AM–9PM 9AM–6:30PM 8:30AM–1PM Closed

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Kiera Rain

This place (foam) Rocks! We first visited East Bay Sports Academy for toddler gymnastics, and then heard from a playdate friend that they go to Encore, so we checked out Encore the next week. What a MAJOR difference for toddlers! At East Bay Sports Academy, I was running around after my almost 2 year old, sweating, and trying to keep him away from the groups of big kids doing their training. There was not another single boy, of any age, at the gym. Just one male instructor working with the teen girls. His class had 3 girls who were 1-2 years older, and the class was structured. Being his very first time, he didnt know the structure or rules and was too curious to sit down and wait, he wanted to explore instead. The instructor was very sweet, and we had an overall good experience. But when we checked out Encore, what a DRASTIC difference! There were as many boys as there were girls, all toddlers/young kids during his scheduled time, no big kids taking up the majority of the gym. My son could run around all he wanted, trying out all the different equipment and play set-ups. There were safety railings so I didnt have to worry about chasing after him everywhere. The space was decorated with fun colors. Our teacher was Elky, and although I liked the other instructor at East Bay Sports Academy, Elky outshined her, too. It was a completely different demeanor and vibe at the two gyms--and Encore is definitely toddler oriented during his set time classes (Encore hosts all ages, including adults). Elky explained that their gym is fun and there to promote parent-child interaction and a healthy lifestyle, as opposed to being a professionally training gym for competitions, like East Bay Sports Academy. Both are great gyms, just Encore was a shoe-in fit for us! I HIGHLY recommend going there! We signed up right-away and pre-paid for 2 months because he loved it so much. The other families were so warm and welcoming, also. It was playdate style. At Sports Academy, I was the only parent participating. Check it out--you wont regret it!

amir shababi

This gym is the kind of gym that takes your money and doesnt provide the services. About a month ago we signed up for private classes. The instructor named eugenie taught my sister for one friday and cancelled on us for the following fridays because of her "busy schedule" several days later not knowing we were the same family, she contacted us saying she now has space for my brother to enroll and begin classes at the same time she previously cancelled on us. After mentioning we were the same family she said she will call back and never did. Yesterday, nearly a month after the day we registered we go to see what was going on. We waited until Bernadette, an extremely rude old lady who was no help at all came to speak to us. While we were calmly describing why we were there she rudefully cut us off to help someone else. This place had 0 respect for its customers. I Advise you to take your child to a place that respects both your child and yourself.

Anonymous User

We enrolled our 3 yo and 5 yo into classes (each had 2 years of gym at another gym out of state) 3yo classes so poorly run that we had safety concerns as she was often neglected and allowed to play on one equipment for the entire class. The kids were never introduced to each other and/or any effort made to make them feel comfortable with the teacher or each other. Kids were not encouraged to follow any rules and chaos ensued. My son in the 5 yo class often stood around for 10 plus minutes while circuits were set up (stuff that should have been planned out prior to class) The final breaking point came when my 3 yo daughter was reduced to tears because her teacher snapped at her because she didnt want to do a particular skill and was told she "wasnt being nice"- rather than encourage her to do something she was frightened to try for the first time. We immediately canceled our enrollment and would never return. Poorly run- unskilled "teachers"

Anonymous User

My 8-year-old daughter has been enrolled at Encore for much of the past five years. Its true that, for the first two or three years, shed get bored in classes that, over the course of several months, became a little repetitive. But after a time away, she always wanted to enroll again. Once she advanced beyond the tots classes, the instruction became more focused, the challenges increased, and my daughter really started to accelerate. Shes learned a lot, gets a good workout, has a lot of fun, and has made great friends among fellow students and the teachers. If I was grading on the basis of only the last two years, Id give Encore five stars! Also, regarding the complaint below that Encore is dirty: Maybe its a personal thing, but Encore strikes me as just fine the way it is. Its not a country club or a swanky workout center. Its a big gym that serves hundreds of families every week. Even then, the bathrooms are always clean.

Jennifer McGlothlin

Such a fun place for a birthday party and they do a great job--I only had to bring cupcakes and water and that was it! The kids had a blast, they got to move around to different areas of the gym and try all the fun equipment. Trampolines and the foam pits were the biggest hit. :) My daughter had so much fun at her 5th birthday party here, we are going back for her 6th birthday party this weekend. Reasonably priced for birthday parties too, compared to some of the other birthday venues.

Anonymous User

Fun for little ones IF you can get a good observant engaged teacher. Some of the "teachers" are too young and seem to only want to hang out and chat, not paying attention to the children. Note, it gets boiling hot in summer. My biggest complaint is that the place is really dirty especially the chairs and floors. A thick layer of dust sifts down from the rafts and beams. I would be embarrassed to host a birthday party here. regardless my daughter does have fun...

Tomeko Crabtreeking

My daughter had her 1st gymnastic class experience at prewett park at the age of 4 and her coach recognized how so advance she was at a young age. Her coach referred her right away over to Encore coaches. She pass all her testing scores on top so she just tumble and flipped straight in @ the age of 4 with the 12 yr olds red group and she loves it!!

puppy lover 13

They wont let me in their dumb classes I have been waiting almost a year so earger to go but they say Im first I can try out I dont get in the class and I am now third on the list that is why this place sucks they dont even have ac

Keith LaGrone

My daughter has been with Encore the last

Sergiy Erlikh

My doughter love this place