We've had a really good experience with Flying Dutchman. I like how flexible it is. There are some gymnastics programs in Marin that have waiting lists--I'm not into that kind of extracurricular intensity. Flying Dutchman has open enrollment--you can take it one month at a time any time of the year. My younger daughter wanted to try out gymnastics, but also felt hesitant. I don't think there's anywhere else where we could have started in late spring and committed to only one month. And she was having enough fun to carry on until the end of the school year! Classes were fun and inviting. You pay by the month and get unlimited classes, which makes make up classes really easy. My other favorite thing about Flying Dutchman is how clean it is! I really appreciate that and how seriously hygiene is taken there. The Northgate location is super convenient. read more

Flying Dutchman Gymnastics - Gymnastics Near Me - San Rafael, California

Switching to Flying Dutchman was the best decision for our daughter's gymnastics. We spent a year at a different program with zero noticeable progress. Within just two weeks here, the difference was remarkable--she achieved significant milestones! On top of the fantastic results, she absolutely loves the teachers, and the entire staff is exceptionally friendly and wonderful with the kids." read more

FDG is an amazing clean facility operated with positive driven staff, which aim to provide a safe community and a Team in FDG. I can proudly say as a staff member, my fellow coaches and boss are an amazing team I can call family. I highly recommend attending FDG and being part of our community, you won't regret the fun memories and experience in the gym. -FDG STAFF‍‍ read more

Flying Dutchman Gymnastics - Coach Frankie and Coach Alanis - Gymnastics Near Me - San Rafael, California

Flying Dutchman Gymnastics team is amazing! My nephew went there years ago and absolutely loved it. They have wonderful amenities, classes, coaches, and staff. All friendly, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. Although I don't live in the Bay Area anymore, if I did - I'd bring my nephew back here any day and recommend it to anyone thinking about putting their kids in gymnastics. Carrie is a wonderful, accommodating, professional, and knowledgeable coach. I still follow their Instagram and get emails because should I ever move back, I want to remain in the know of all their classes and goings on. This gym is a true community of wonderful parents, kids, coaches, and staff. Thank you FDG for being a perfect place for kids and families to enjoy and learn! read more

Love this gym, and Coach Carrie is AMAZING! Flying Dutchman offers an outstanding experience, with top-notch equipment tailored for kids of various ages. Coach Carrie's exceptional teaching skills make every experience engaging and educational, while emphasizing fun and safety. Her energy and enthusiasm create a playful and accepting atmosphere. Love seeing my daughter active and having such an incredible time :-). read more

Flying Dutchman Gymnastics - Gymnastics Near Me - San Rafael, California

My daughter moved over to FDG from another gym and we've been so pleased with the coaching and staff. A lot of classes at other gyms are overrun with kids but at FDG the classes are more personalized so there's greater opportunity for coaching, instruction and support. We would recommend FDG to other families. It's been a positive experience. read more

It was a random Sunday during winter break, and I needed to get my kids out of the house. All of the other places we go to open gym were closed. So, I figured I'd try this place! I was really impressed. All the equipment is new, clean, there were a few coaches, and one was helping my son (who isn't taking gymnastics but getting more into it..) with backbends and other tricks. We will definitely be going back! read more

My toddlers (1&3) both love coming to the open gyms here! We've tried a couple and this one is always just set up so well to allow young kids to explore and have fun safely. Staff is very friendly and welcoming! read more

this is such a wonderful place! I take my child to open gym on the weekends and he couldn't love it more. it's clean, fun and the owner is so helpful and kind. I will definitely be signing up my son for classes when he's old enough. read more

New owner is unprofessional. This place is run by a bunch of teenagers and coach is a teenager too. All that money spent only to learn almost nothing week after week. I spoke with another parent who told me about his experience with a drop in class - Carrie was screaming at the parents. He also mentioned how some of the equipment were placed unsafely. I'm taking my money to The Cave in Corte Madera. read more

Flying Dutchman is Amazing! The facility is incredibly clean and the staff are so nice. The facility has different equipment for you child to run, jump, and flip while having the time of their life. The coaches there are very friendly and helpful toward the children. Head Coach Carrie is AMAZING with the helping the kids! read more

Both of our daughters have loved FDG for years. We've seen amazing progress in their agility and fitness and most importantly they loved going! Coach Carrie and staff are amazing with the kids, dedicated to making learning fun! Our oldest has loved the program so much that she joined as a coach this past year and is loving sharing what she learned with the kids. FDG is part of our family! read more

Flying Dutchman Gymnastics - Coaches working with the kids to understand forms as part of the practice. - Gymnastics Near Me - San Rafael, California

We could not be more pleased with our daughter's experience at FDG. We felt so great about Coach Dirk and continue to be so happy with Coach Carrie's guidance and support. Our kiddo is experiencing her strong a capable body and learning the meaning of hard work and self-respect and how they lead to a strong and capable mind. Carrie is teaching life skills as much as gymnastics skills, and she does this with a loving and generous spirit. I wish this approach and level of consciousness and care was around when I was a young gymnast. Coach Frankie is also a gem! read more

Our daughters both participated in Flying Dutchman gymnastics for several years - it is a wonderful program and teaches life skills in athletics, discipline and FUN! I highly recommend Flying Dutchman!! read more

I had the pleasure of being coached by Dirk for several years as a young, competitive gymnast in Novato. He was not only an incredible coach and mentor, who ran a very organized and safe gym, but he is the person who inspired me to pursue and stick with a career in gymnastics. His coaching style and technique stayed with me for years and left a lasting impression on me as a young gymnast. I now have two daughters of my own, both of whom I often bring to Dirks toddler open gyms. He has that same passion and exuberance for the sport that I remember from so many years ago. If my daughters decide to pursue gymnastics, I would without question want Dirk to coach them. I had many different coaches during my career, and I know from experience that they are not all created equal. Dirk is as good as they come, and I feel lucky to have reconnected with him after so many years. read more

I can't say enough wonderful things about the Flying Dutchman team! My daughter has taken classes since she was a year and a half and their summer camp is by far one of her top choices every year. For the toddler set, this is a MUST class both for the value and the confidence it provides them. 2 hours of self-directed play on the equipment is not something you find around here often and nap time is always easy after a session at Flying Dutchman! Once my daughter got older, FDG truly helped my girl shine and build confidence in her skills. She's addicted to perfecting her cartwheel and round off and looks forward to sharing her progress with the dedicated, caring coaches who truly care about her as a student. They keep their facilities clean and sanitized and make sure the kids practice safe hygiene habits as well. read more

Our kids took Gymnastics at FD and also go to open gyms. Dirk and his team are amazing in helping kids with skill, strength and confidence and the kids love going to Flying Dutchman. read more

We love FDG! My daughter has been taking classes here for years. She is a more confident and resilient person, thanks in large part to the support and encouragement from this incredible team. It has truly been her safe space during these tumultuous years. We couldn't be more grateful. read more

update since I'm compelled to respond - Carrie your response is simply not accurate. I wasn't "aggressive, loud and yelling, and I didn't say I knew the owner. I reminded you that when we first signed up with you, the owner was there as well. You seemed to get upset, told me you had never met me, and your staff called me a liar ... which is comical. All the pictures we have of our daughter in the facility indicate we have been there multiple times, which according to you meant we signed a waiver... otherwise our 3yr old somehow breached your high security and record-keeping. It is interesting to note that in response to each negative review citing rudeness (yelp and google), you respond that the customer got verbally abusive or yelled - seems to be a theme? read more

The owners were very accommodating and welcoming! The space was clean and I loved the equipment they had available. The instructor was friendly and a very good teacher. I'd love to come back for another lesson when I can! read more

This gym is large, clean and open and has tons of options for kids of all ages. We attended a few open gyms and both of my kids (2 and 4) had so much fun. We enjoyed it so much that we signed our 4-year-old up for a weekly gymnastics class and he looks forward to it every week. He is learning skills like teamwork, discipline, and listening to others that he hasn't gotten from other activities that we've signed him up for. Best part of all - all of the equipment is so clean. They take care in maintaining the gym equipment and have gotten new items since we started classes there a few months ago. Additionally, the staff is very welcoming. My son loves his coaches, especially Coach Dirk. I highly recommend this gym! read more

Coach Dirk and Coach Carrie are supportive, encouraging, and motivating. They bring the fun and training expertise to each session!

Our kids loved the open gym both at the original Fairfax location and now in Northgate! A fantastic clean and open space for kids to have fun and learn gymnastics or just play. The staff was very attentive, helpful, and welcoming to help our kids get engaged! read more

My 4yo daughter, 2yo son, and I went for the first time this weekend. They both LOVED the gym. My daughter has taken gymnastics classes for a couple years, and my son was new to it. Both found things they could do. As a parent I noticed the equipment was super clean (unlike many gyms), new, safe, and fun. The owner was around and taught my kids some fun things to do on the rings. We will definitely come back and will invite other friends with kids to join us as well. read more

I will never go back before the older gentleman in charge was so awesome but now they have a lady manager or owner. I don't know what she is ? But acts like she's doing you a favor , I went back a second time just giving it a second chance, but she was even worse. Will not be going back drop off was $25. After her rudeness, the little boy overheard and wanted to leave so we were there for maybe 20 minutes for $25 not worth it. read more

Coach Carrie and Coach Dirk have been Marin staples for as long as I have had my kids. They have been nothing short of attentive, accommodating and perfectly patient with the kids. I am so glad the gym has landed in such a cool location and hope to see this new Northgate Mall business BOOM!! read more

Just the best instructors ever, both technically and as human beings. My daughter is the strong, focused, confident, kind person she is, in no small part, because of this program. I cannot recommend them enough. Also there is zero body shaming here! Love, love, love, love FDG!!! read more

All the coaches are fantastic. They get the kids to listen, learn to follow instructions and be respectful while having fun, being safe and learning gymnastics. It's a great activity for Saturday mornings and after school. The Summer Camp's are also awesome! read more

This place is amazing because the coaches are so, so great. It is truly beyond all expectations I had for my daughter. The coaches are teachers...they inspire, push, and encourage your child to be their best and they do it in a relaxed, fun way. read more

Hi Neighbors- We have been coming to gymnastics for 3 years now (maybe longer) and my son just loves it! Coach Durc and Coach Carrie are the best. Very organized but still really fun for the kids. Juan's (San Anselmo Rec) was fun when my kids were really little but it is so chaotic and dirty. Flying dutchman is super organized and safe and really clean. They have a drop in on Saturdays. Drop off your kids- go get a latte or spend an hour with your partner sans kids. Super easy and your kids will love it! Seriously- they are the best! read more

Absolutely ,the best choice for our family! Running, swinging,jumping,flipping,and my kids in bed by 8:00!!!I would recommend, this class, with Dirk and his very personable staff! read more

I cannot express how great this gymnastics class/program is! My daughter had been coming here for at least two years, every week, and loves how fun AND serious it is. It's just the right balance of being a very real and serious gymnastics program, and super fun with room for goofiness and for every kid to be themselves. My daughter's skills have improved so much over time, she's not wanting to be a gymnast but at this rate she could if she really wanted to! I love both of the coaches, they make a great team, and the kids are always smiling and working hard. It's amazing how much the kids learn, how much they do each week, so many skills! I would wholeheartedly recommend this program, these people. Yay FDG!! We love you! read more

Not only is the program professionally run, the location is clean, and the coaching really works for my 4 year old daughter (challenging, fast paced and fun at the same time); Flying Dutchman donated to our preschool's fundraiser. Generous member of our community goes a long way. read more

I have been taking my daughter to these classes since they began in January and could not be happier. The two coaches know how to work with young children to keep them engaged and enthusiastic throughout the practice. My daughter LOVES this class and is developing much more strength and balance in the process. Pros: Small classes, professional coaches, high level of attention/safety, clean equipment. Cons: Absolutely none. read more