Sharks in Motion · Cape Coral, FL
Gymnastics built on purpose for kids who've been told "we can't really accommodate that"
Two small Friday classes for kids 5 to 9 with sensory or physical needs, designed by a pediatric occupational therapist and coached by her and our head gymnastics coach, together, every week.
- Fridays, 3:00 and 3:30
- Ages 5 to 9
- 3 kids per coach in Sensory Fins, 2 per coach in Mighty Sharks
- Parents, RBTs, therapists and caregivers welcome on the mat
- Step Up scholarships accepted
Why we built it
A lot of families have heard "we can't really accommodate that" so many times that they just stopped asking. We wanted to be the gym that says yes, and means it, with the right person on the mat.
That person is Steph, a pediatric occupational therapist who has spent the last ten years working with kids with sensory and physical needs. She designed every minute of both classes: the swinging, the climbing, the crashing into the big soft mats, and the order it all happens in. She coaches every session right alongside Coach Melana, our head gymnastics coach. To your kiddo it looks like play, because it is.
Two classes, two kinds of kiddo
Sensory Fins
For kids 5 to 9 with autism, ADHD or sensory processing needs. A small group, 3 kids per coach, in a calmer room, with a lot of what their bodies have been asking for all week.
Fridays, 3:00 to 3:30.
Mighty Sharks
For kids 5 to 9 with developmental delays, neurological diagnoses or tone differences who need more support, more prompting, or just more time to get there. Two kids per coach, so nobody waits long for a turn.
Fridays, 3:30 to 4:00, starting December 4.
Not sure which one?
Book either one. Coach Melana will call you, ask about your kiddo, and tell you straight which class is the better fit. Diagnosed or suspected doesn't matter. If sensory or physical stuff is hard for your child, one of these classes was built for them.
Questions first? Call or text (239) 360-3262.
Questions parents ask
Sensory Fins or Mighty Sharks: which one is for my child?
Sensory Fins is for kids 5 to 9 with autism, ADHD or sensory processing needs, 3 kids per coach. Mighty Sharks is for kids 5 to 9 with developmental delays, neurological diagnoses or tone differences who need more physical help, 2 kids per coach. Book either one and we'll tell you straight which is the better fit.
Does my child need a diagnosis for Sensory Fins?
No. Diagnosed or suspected, if sensory stuff is hard for your kiddo, this class was built for them.
Can I stay with my child in Sensory Fins or Mighty Sharks?
Yes! Parents are welcome on the mat, and so is your child's RBT, therapist or caregiver. A lot of parents like seeing what works for their kiddo in class so they can try it at home.
What if my child has a hard day?
Then it's a "watch from the mat" day. That happens, and we'll try again next Friday.
Is there anyone Sharks in Motion isn't right for?
The one thing these classes aren't built for is a child who gets aggressive with themselves or other kids. If that's your kiddo, reach out anyway and we'll talk about what might work.
What do the Sharks in Motion classes cost?
Sensory Fins and Mighty Sharks are priced separately from our regular classes because the groups are so small and run by a pediatric occupational therapist. Ask us when you book and we'll walk you through it. Step Up is accepted on both.
Do you take Step Up For Students?
Yes. Shark Bite Gymnastics is a registered Step Up For Students provider. Step Up only bills monthly, so Step Up families pay $129 a month instead of $120 every 4 weeks for the weekly classes. Sensory Fins and Mighty Sharks take Step Up too and are priced separately. Tell us you're using Step Up when you book and we'll set it up.
Ready when you are
Want a spot for your kiddo?
Click below and we'll get you set up. If you'd rather text, we're at (239) 360-3262.
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