Crenshaw was founded in 1949 by Bill and Bee Crenshaw as one of the first private gymnastic studios in the United States. The first tumbling classes were held in the old University Methodist Church. In 1951, they built and moved their gym to 42nd and Burnet Road. In 1976, Art and Gil Elsass purchased the business to continue the tradition of excellence in teaching.
Originally started as a part time business, Crenshaw Athletic Club is now a full-time endeavor. In May of 1984, the club made its present move to 5000 Fairview and became one of the most prestigious gymnastics facility in the country. The programs under Gil and Candace Elsass now include Gymnastics, Swimming, Preschool Education, After School Care, Birthday Parties and an Adult Fitness Center.
Originally started as a part time business, Crenshaw Athletic Club is now a full-time endeavor. In May of 1984, the club made its present move to 5000 Fairview and became one of the most prestigious gymnastics facility in the country. The programs under Gil and Candace Elsass now include Gymnastics, Swimming, Preschool Education, After School Care, Birthday Parties and an Adult Fitness Center.
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Gymnastics
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Our Parent and Tot class consists of a 35 minute class with one teacher who will be assisting you and your child. Parent and Tot is designed to help parent and child work together in a playful, fun atmosphere to develop the child's hand-eye coordination and body awareness all while building strength, agility and flexibility with basic gymnastics skills.
Palestra Preschool
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Students begin with very basic skills on the various apparatus' in the gym and gradually build on that foundation. They gain confidence, coordination and strength. Year round swimming lessons create little fish out of our students. Beginning very slowly with blowing bubbles and gaining comfort in the water, they end the year swimming across the pool and depending on age, many times swim team ready.
Afterschool Care
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Crenshaw Athletic Club is located in Northwest Austin off of Balcones Drive. This state of the art training facility is home for many different activities for children and adults. The indoor heated pool was built with teaching in mind. The shallow end is a mere 18 inches deep. The 12,000 square foot gymnasium is equipped with both full-size and scaled-down gymnastic apparatus.
Summer Gymnastics
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Our summer gymnastics classes meet Saturday morning in our gymnasium. The classes will introduce children to the exciting world of gymnastics. Children are grouped by ability so that all levels will have a chance to reach their own potential. The program includes rotations of trampoline, tumbling, beam, bars, rings, and more!
All Day Camp
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What makes our All Day Camp such a bargain is that EVERYTHING IS INCLUDED. Extended hours, swimming instruction, gymnastics lessons and field trips are part of the package. Crenshaws All Day is a fast-paced, fun and exciting summer camp program. Activities will include gymnastics (tumbling, trampoline, beam, bars, rings), inside/outside games, recreational swimming, arts and crafts and a variety of great field trips.
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