come inside our original adult gymnastics camp 2025 and see what it's like to be part of this grand event!

Spots to attend The Original Adult Gymnastics Camp are always coveted, and this year was no different. We sold almost all of the slots available the first week registration launched in early November.

This was the first year in camp history that every athlete we were expecting showed up at the door. Kudos to this committed group! Athletes ranged in age from age 20 to a young 75 😊. They were able to train on the 4 women's gymnastics events: vault, bars, beam and floor as well as a Tumbltrak rotation and a Tramp/Strap Bar/Dance rotation.

60 athletes were treated to an unbeatable adult gymnastics experience this summer

This year we had a large percentage of returning athletes and boasted 100% returning staff, making the event feel like a family reunion of sorts! We also featured a couple of new Recovery Options to help with stamina throughout the weekend. These new offerings including an active Recovery clinic by Ariel as well as Complimentary Bemer therapy sessions with Dave Burchuck, Physical Therapist. 

These athletes came from all across the continental USA and Canada as well as St. Thomas.

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Whether a gymnast's main reason for coming to camp was to...

• learn new skills
• improve old skills
• get more time in the gym
• gain access to pits and spotters
• have tons of fun
• re-connect with old friends
• meet new like-minded people
• socialize with other adult gymnasts
• enjoy an active weekend full of learning new things
• try something out of their comfort zone
• have a good excuse to visit seacoast NH and Maine

...all of that and more happened at this camp! 

This year we boasted ratios of 5 athletes per coach to maximize the learning opportunites at camp.

this was our 14th camp.

Our camp featured 13 hours of training. In addition to the three sessions of fully coached event rotations (vault, bars, beam, floor, TumbleTrak, Tramp/Strap Bar/Dance), there were a number of additional options during the 3-hour open gym session including:

• competitive routine construction clinics
• competitive routine judging
• a beginner skills clinic
• extra tramp time
• choreography breakdown
• an optional conditioning rotation for all levels
• an optional conditioning rotation for beginners
• pilates class
• a trip to a Brewery downtown after camp

the flow of camp

We warmed as a big group for each session to allow for plenty of time for intergroup mingling. There were some fun games (with prizes!) before splitting up into our training groups by skill level for the events. Various beginner, intermediate and advanced groups were offered and there were a total of 6 groups. The groups were set by the camp director Gina Paulhus prior to the start of the event to ensure appropriate training environments for all. Athletes were permitted to skip an event or double up on an event to their liking. They could also switch groups as needed if they have a different skill level on one event to another. We are coorporative about putting besties together in the same group when skill level is similar enough, so don't be shy to request that next year if you'd like!

Camp was filled with opportunties to get spotted on a goal skill

Our staff was more well-equipped than ever to offer the spotting you crave. In addition to spotting, the coaches were capable of setting up personalized drills to help you achieve that dream skill you have always wanted.

Our popular Athletic Trainer Meghan Mello was on hand to assist with any physical concerns. She provides acute care as well as treatments for chronic injuries at camp. Her treatments always seem to sell out, and this was was no different! 

Meghan has been at every single camp we have had. She even wanted to double check that her wedding wouldn't fall on the same weekend as camp. 😊 Her husband is Joe Mello, one of our fabulous coaches who has been at camp many times, both as an athlete and as a coach! Dave Burchuk of Lighthouse Physical Therapy was on hand along with his wife JoAnn to provide complimentery Bemer recovery treatments. And with Bryan Paulhus, Gina's husband here as "emotional support" and our Portsmouth Tour Guide, this event truly was a family affair!

Climbing the rope was optional - but this athlete thought it was a blast!

we usually have an optional beach trip on the last day of camp!

Due to inclimate weather, we adjusted our plan and hit up a local brewery in downtown Portsmouth. This did not disappoint!

A Great Big Thank You to each and every one who made the trip to Atlantic Gymnastics to participate in this weekend. YOU are what make it special and we do camp for you!! We also want to thank Atlantic Gymnastics for accommodating us, as well as our incredible staff who made it all happen. Tony Retrosi, owner of Atlantic Gymnastics has always been a supporter of adult athletes, and we are very greatful for that.

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