Wildfire Gymnastics

As a parent of three daughters who have been part of Wildfire Gymnastics in Lake Forest for several years, I've seen firsthand the exceptional growth and development they've achieved here. The facility is immense, boasting top-notch equipment that caters to a wide range of abilities, from beginners to national-level athletes. The coaching staff has been a significant factor in my daughters' progress. Their ability to scale demands and training intensity with the children's age and progression levels is commendable. However, it hasn't been without its challenges. We've had to provide critical feedback at times, particularly regarding the amount of time spent and some instances of classes ending early. Despite these hiccups, the overall quality of instruction remains high. The environment at Wildfire is both nurturing and rigorous. The coaches push the children to work hard, instilling a strong work ethic and discipline from a young age. This approach has yielded notable improvements not only in their gymnastic skills but also in areas like confidence and teamwork. I've been particularly impressed with how the academy tailors its programs to individual needs. Whether it's catering to my youngest daughter's recent potty training or adapting to different coaching styles, they've shown a remarkable ability to ensure each child's comfort and success. Moreover, the impact of Wildfire extends beyond gymnastics. The structured learning environment has unexpectedly enhanced my daughters' speech and reading abilities, a testament to the holistic approach of their training. The facility itself is a wonder, akin to a professional gym with its vast array of equipment and space. It's a place where children's dreams of gymnastics glory seem tangible, underscored by the array of trophies and accolades the academy has garnered. In summary, while there's room for improvement in certain operational aspects, Wildfire Gymnastics offers an environment where children can thrive, learn, and excel in gymnastics. It's a place that truly challenges and nurtures young athletes, preparing them for both gymnastic success and life's many turns

My 3 & 6 year olds love going to the camps at this location. More recently, I was super duper impressed and thankful on how they made our daughters birthday party a huge success for all guests. 3 girls (Kate, Stephanie, & ??) we're on site watching over roughly 30 kids. & they were on it from all angles from beginning to the end. They made themselves present upfront & offered to set up. They were great with the kids whether it came to corralling them for a game, even getting them to look at the camera for a picture. Finally, they were fantastic about cleaning utensils & getting things out the door while others oversaw the guests & helped them with the equipment. Our expectations were beyond exceeded!

This place is understaffed and the kids suffer because of it. My niece has been at this gym for 5 years, and it's only gotten worse. Over the last year and a half, we have been trying to get her into private lessons, but it's impossible because the coaches are all fully booked (to be fair, they are mostly young teens and still in high school, so I understand why their time is limited). They won't let her on the development team because she isn't progressing fast enough, because the only availability they have to offer is rec classes that most of the kids find boring because they are being babysat, not coached on any fun new skills. Frankly, if your kid is excited about gymnastics or motivated to do more than free play, you're better off finding somewhere that actually has the capacity to help them.

My daughter has been taking gymnastics here for 3 years and has improved so much and LOVES it. This year she wanted her party here and it was great! Organized, professional staff took care of everything. They didn't just supervise, they organized games and activities with the kids. The kids had a great time! Everything was very clean and ready for us when we arrived, they let you bring in your own food. The staff served the kids, and cleaned up and were really friendly. I highly recommend having a party here!

We had a very bad experience, my 3 year old daughter LOVES running around and jumping, we were super excited about the spring camp, unfortunately the coaches all looks super tired and mean, nobody smiled and talked to the kids, they just try to keep the kids “SAFE”, they don’t coach at all, just being a babysitter to look at them, so my daughter was feeling scared and cried so hard,we have to leave in 30 minutes( including 15 minutes free play) we are SO glad that we didn’t pay for the whole week camp.