What we do best
Proudly serving the Youth of our community for 19 years.
Capitol Kids is a multipurpose gym created to serve the community around us. We offer Cheer, Tumbling (Gymnastics), American Ninja Warrior, Dance for ages 3-18 as well as Aerial Silks for ages 8+ including adults. Our cheer program has been around since 2002 and our American Ninja Warrior program since 2016. Throughout the years, our gym has expanded and we now have more to offer than ever before! Come check us out, each new student gets a free trial class!
Our Staff
Get to know our staff and who your kids will be working with. We pride ourselves in experienced staff dedicated to teaching your kids the skills needed to excel.
Ron Swanson
Owner and Cheer Director of Capitol Kids LLC and Co-owner of MoPro Training Grounds LLC
Ron started coaching high school cheer in 1996 while he was a college athlete. Ron spent 5 years competing in college at Pittsburg State University. He was a member of the 2001 PSU squad that capture the UCA College National title. Ron graduated from PSU with a degree in Graphic Design. Since college Ron has coached all star cheer and tumbling in places like Nashville, TN, Houston, TX, Pittsburg, KS, Kansas City, MO, and Jefferson City, MO. As a coach he has won numerous National titles but more importantly mentored hundreds young athletes into successful adults. Ron was also on the USASF credentialing staff for 9 years. Ron is certified in levels 1-7 of allstar cheer and has an extensive background in stunts and tumbling. Ron has been the owner of Capitol City Cheer since 2016 under the parent company of Capitol Kids LLC and has grown the business to include programs like Capitol Warriors, Capitol Dance and Capitol Silks.
On a different note, Ron would also like everyone to know he does not work for Parks and Rec. That is a different Ron Swanson.
Melissa Church
Preschool and summer camp director
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More to offer than ever!
More ways to enjoy our gym than ever before! Check out our activities below. Pricing available on request: info.capitolkids@gmail.com
Private Lessons
Interested in a private lesson for Tumbling, Dance or Aerial Silks? Book with one of our amazing staff members now!
Recreational Tumbling and Ninja Warrior classes
We offer weekly classes on a month by month basis for Dance/Cheer/Gymnastics style tumbling and American Ninja Warrior style training.
Capitol Warrior classes:
Beginner - Intermediate - Advance
Call to set up a free evaluation classes.
Capitol Kids tumbling classes:
Basic Training - Walkovers - Back Handspring (BHS) - Back Handspring Plus (BHS+) - Tucks - Layouts - Fulls. Each class is named for the skill they work on. Call to set up a free evaluation classes or sign in at the top of this page to find a class.
Birthday Parties at Capitol Kids! A great way of celebrating your child's special day!
We have a variety of fun themes for birthday parties that you and your children will love! Tryout our American Ninja Warrior style party, a Nerf Wars party, Aerial Silks or Cheer themed parties! Some of the most unique and exciting parties you can find!
Cost is $140 for 1.5 hrs or $170 for 2 hours. Schedule ahead of time as spots are limited.
573.761.5425
Nerf night!
Nerf Night is a long time favorite here at the gym, we offer a 1.5 hour night of Nerf, Nerf, and MORE Nerf! We provide the Nerf darts and the fun activities. You provide the Nerf Guns (gun must support the standard nerf dart).
Come try out Sniper Alley, or get some target practice, then enjoy our Battle royale!
You MUST RSVP, children ages 5+. You also must have a waiver on file with the gym. 1st Saturday of the month every month, 7:00-8:30 pm.
Parent's night out!
Parent's Night Out, Kid's night in!
We offer a Parent's Night Out every 3rd Friday of each month (except on major holidays) from 7:00-9:30 pm.
Kids can come and play in a safe environment where they are free to play and you can go out know they are in safe hands!(must have a signed waiver on file) We provide FREE pizza!!
Mighty Mini's Preschool tumbling and Ninja Warrior
We have a new program in the gym! We have created a special mini-gym, complete with a mini-ninja course just for preschool age kids. Ages 3-6 (must be potty trained). This program is a mix of tumbling and our ever so popular American Ninja Warrior!
We also offer Mommy & Me Classes during the afternoon. Click the link below for class information and give us a call for information on the Mommy & Me classes.
Aerial Silks Recreational Program
This first and only aerial program in Jefferson City is unique to Capitol City Cheer. A mix of dance and acrobatics - But in the air!
Class ages: 7 -18
Aerial Silks is originally a circus art created in the 1990s and its growing popularity is imminent! Join our Aerial Arts Program and fly with us!
We offer recreational Aerial currently.
If you are interested in private lessons, click the 'private lessons' tab on the navigation bar.
Capitol Warriors Team - American Ninja Warrior Training
A mix of gladiator, parkour and tumbling, you can train and compete as a Ninja Warrior! This newly competitive sport is growing rapidly all over our nation and so more opportunities to compete are happening all the time.
Join our Ninja Warrior family and see if you have what it takes!
All Star Elite, All Star Prep, and All Star FUNdamentals
All Star Elite, All Star Prep, and All Star FUNdamentals
All Star Elite teams are full year highly competitive teams. Each team has skill requirements. They practice 2 times per week for a total of 5 hours. They attend 6 competitions and 1 finale event. 5 of the events will be here in the state of Missouri or close to Missouri. One will be a travel event.
All Star Prep teams are half year competitive teams (August-April). These teams are designed for the beginning level athletes and have no skill requirements. These teams practice once per week for 2.5 hours and attend 3 competitions all here in state.
For pricing please contact us at ron.capitolkids@gmail.com. Pricing varies from team to team and season to season. You can also request a team handbook.
FUNdamental teams are 2 month teams that are non-competitive. They practice once per week for 1 hour and perform in the gym at one of our showcases. Cost is the same as one of our normal recreational classes.
