What SCATS Gymnastics does

SCATS Gymnastics is a nonprofit gymnastics training organization founded in 1963 and headquartered in Huntington Beach, California. It operates a single 28,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility at 5742 McFadden Avenue equipped with bungee harnesses and European-designed landing pits, and serves children from 18 months through 18 years across a tiered program structure that includes Tots (1-3 years), Mighty Mites (3-5), Junior Academy (5-7), Academy (7-13), Cheer Tumbling (8-16), Boys Ninja Gym (9-16), Special Needs Gymnastics, GYM Team, and Junior Olympic Teams training at USA Gymnastics levels 3-10. The company has produced 14 Olympians, 70+ National Team Members, and 22 World Championship Team Members across its 64-year history, including notable alumni such as 3-time US Olympian Sam Mikulak and bronze medalist Cameron Bock.

The business operates on a direct-to-consumer model with monthly recurring tuition for ongoing classes (e.g., Academy at $163/month, Boys Ninja Gym at $125-$163/month), supplemented by one-time fees for 8-week cheer tumbling sessions ($295), summer/holiday camps, Parents' Night Out events, birthday parties, and private lessons. Pricing includes a 25% sibling discount, $15 late fees after the 15th, and 4 make-up vouchers per enrollment. Customer acquisition relies on community events (Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade, where SCATS has won the Firecracker Award 13 of 15 years), a $25 referral credit program, free class trial vouchers, organic social media (Instagram, Facebook), and email newsletters. Distribution is handled through front-desk enrollment and the iClassPro parent portal, with no online self-serve payment beyond the portal and no multi-location footprint.

The organization has no disclosed revenue, no parent company, and no institutional investment history aside from a $1,360,752 funding event recorded on 2025-08-25 with undisclosed investors. Strategic focus is on sustaining its elite athlete development pipeline and serving as a family-oriented community hub in Southern California rather than pursuing geographic expansion, with partnerships limited to ancillary service providers (Capture It Sports for photography, Marina High School for camp pool access, Chuck E. Cheese and GetAir for field trips) and local charitable partners (PCRF, A Home 4 Ever, Karla's Pack).

Name

SCATS Gymnastics

Legal name

SCATS Gymnastics

Website

https://scatsgymnastics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

SCATS Gymnastics is a nonprofit gymnastics training facility in Huntington Beach, California, founded in 1963, serving children ages 18 months to 18 years through tiered recreational and competitive programs in a 28,000 sq. ft. facility, with a 64-year legacy of producing Olympians.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gymnastics Training Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Strength, Conditioning & Speed/Agility Training Facilities (MPAKAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Group Fitness, Personal Training & Wellness Coaching (EDALAIAE), Sports-Specific Group Conditioning (HSADABAK)

Keywords

• Youth gymnastics training
• Recreational gymnastics programs
• Competitive gymnastics teams
• Gymnastics summer camps
• Cheer tumbling classes

Headquarters

HQ city

Huntington Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Gymnastics Class Tuition: Monthly tuition payments for ongoing gymnastics classes and programs, billed according to the number of weeks in the month. Programs include Tots, Mighty Mites, Junior Academy, Academy, Take 2, GYM Team, Junior Olympic Teams, Cheer Tumbling, and Boys Ninja Gym. Tuition varies by program level, class duration, and frequency.
2. Session-Based Programs: 8-week cheer tumbling sessions billed as one-time payments per session period
3. Summer and Holiday Camp Fees: Day camp programs during summer, winter break, spring break, and school holidays. Fees include full-day rates, half-day rates, punch cards, and sibling discounts. Extended care available at $6/hour.
4. Special Events and Parents' Night Out: Parents' Night Out events, birthday parties, performance shows, and themed special events. Pricing varies by event, with member discounts and sibling discounts available.
5. Private Lessons: One-on-one instruction supplement available with individual coaches, with fees varying by coach
6. Photography Services: Photo sessions offered through Capture It Sports with complimentary individual sessions; additional sales of photos and products

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SCATS Gymnastics operates a 28,000 sq. ft. gymnastics training facility in Huntington Beach, CA, offering age-based recreational classes (Tots through Academy), accelerated tracks (Take 2), specialized programs (Cheer Tumbling, Boys Ninja Gym, Special Needs Gymnastics), and competitive team programs (GYM Team and Junior Olympic Teams) for children aged 18 months to 18 years. The organization also runs seasonal camps (Summer Camp, Holiday Camps), special events (Parents' Night Out, Birthday Parties, Performance Shows), and one-on-one private lessons, functioning as a full-service youth gymnastics school and community athletic facility.

Product overview

SCATS Gymnastics operates as a comprehensive gymnastics training facility offering a multi-tiered program portfolio. The core offerings include age-based recreational programs (Tots, Mighty Mites, Junior Academy, Academy), specialized programs (Cheer Tumbling, Boys Ninja Gym, Special Needs Gymnastics), and competitive team programs (GYM Team, Junior Olympic Teams). Supporting services include accelerated programs (Take 2), seasonal camps (Summer Camp, Holiday Camps), events (Parents' Night Out, Birthday Parties, Performance Shows), and enrollment services (Free Class Trial). The facility serves as both an introductory gateway for young children and an elite training environment having produced 14 Olympians and 70+ National Team Members across its 60+ year history.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tots Program Toddler gymnastics program for children ages 1-3 years, introducing young children to basic movement and foundational gymnastics skills.
• Mighty Mites Program Preschool gymnastics program for children ages 3-5 years, developing motor skills, coordination, and early gymnastics abilities.
• Junior Academy Program Introductory gymnastics program for children ages 5-7, providing foundational gymnastics education and skill development.
• Academy Program Gymnastics program for boys and girls ages 7-13 at USA Gymnastics levels 1-4, teaching fundamental gymnastics for recreation and related activities such as dance, cheer, diving, and martial arts.
• Take 2 Program Accelerated invitational program for ages 6-9 offering 90-120 minute lessons twice weekly, designed for gymnasts progressing toward competitive meets.
• GYM Team Gymnastics Youth in Motion (GYM) Team competitive program for ages 7-13, offering team competition with a lower time commitment than Junior Olympic level.
• Junior Olympic Teams Elite competitive gymnastics teams training at USA Gymnastics levels 3-10, competing at local, state, regional, and national levels with a legacy of producing Olympians and national champions.
• Cheer Tumbling Program Girls cheer tumbling program for ages 8-16, focusing on gymnastics tumbling progressions for cheerleading applications in an 8-week session format.
• Boys Ninja Gym Boys tumbling class for ages 9-16 teaching back handsprings, backflips, front flips, and related skills applicable to martial arts, snowboarding, skateboarding, BMX, and parkour.
• Special Needs Gymnastics Inclusive gymnastics program designed for children with special needs, providing adapted instruction and therapeutic gymnastics activities.
• Summer Camp Annual Gym and Swim Summer Camp with full-day and half-day options, combining recreational gymnastics, swimming at Marina High School pool, field trips, arts and crafts, and special guests.
• Holiday Camps Day camps during school holidays (Winter Break, Spring Break) featuring recreational gymnastics, athletic games, arts and crafts, and special events, with optional $6/hour extended care.
• Birthday Parties Gymnastics-themed birthday party experiences with gym activities, coaching, and party space rental for children's celebrations.
• Parents' Night Out Monthly Saturday-evening childcare events (typically 2-5 PM or 4-8 PM) for ages 3-12, including gym fun, pizza dinner, and activities, with member and sibling discounts.
• Performance Shows Annual spring performance shows where gymnasts from Mighty Mites to advanced Academy programs showcase routines for family and friends, typically centered around a fun theme.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14 Olympians developed at SCATS
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Capture It SportsminorOthers · 1 November 2019Professional photography service that provides complimentary photo sessions for SCATS athletes during annual Picture Days. Families can view and order photos directly from the photographer.
• Marina High SchoolminorOthersMarina High School pool is used every Thursday for the summer camp swimming component. Life guards, pool supervisors, and SCATS coaches ensure student safety during pool activities.
• Chuck E. CheeseminorOthersWeekly Wednesday field trip destination for summer campers. Pizza lunch and games provided at Chuck E. Cheese location near the gym.
• GetAir Huntington BeachminorOthersFriday field trip destination for summer campers to GetAir trampoline park, located near SCATS facility.
• Prehistoric PetsminorOthersSpecial guest at summer camp providing reptile and exotic animal educational visits and demonstrations.
• A Home 4 EverminorOthersLocal animal rescue organization that received proceeds from SCATS 'Save-A-Life' Night Out charity event. Donation box maintained year-round at SCATS front desk.
• Karla's PackminorOthersLocal animal rescue and foster care program that received proceeds from SCATS charity events. Donation box maintained year-round at front desk.
• Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation (PCRF)minorOthersCharitable organization benefiting from Team Abigail Night Out events. SCATS hosts annual fundraiser in memory of former gymnast Abigail Caplan-Jones.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• World Olympic Gymnastics Academy (WOGA): Premier elite gymnastics training facility in Plano and Frisco, Texas, producing multiple Olympians and National Team Members. Directly comparable to SCATS as a top-tier competitive gymnastics academy with a recreational-to-elite program ladder.
• Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics & Dance: Large multi-discipline gymnastics and dance facility in Phoenix with a comparable age-tiered program structure (tots through competitive teams). Notable for producing Olympians, similar to SCATS' talent development track record.
• Texas East Gymnastics: Elite gymnastics training center in the Houston area producing Olympic and World Championship athletes. Directly comparable as a high-performance competitive academy with a recreational feeder program.
• Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy: Established gymnastics academy in Southwestern Ohio with USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic team program. Comparable to SCATS in age-tiered curriculum and competitive team development.
• Everest Gymnastics: Multi-location gymnastics training facility in the Midwest with recreational through Junior Olympic team programs. Directly comparable as a community-rooted competitive gymnastics business with similar program portfolio breadth.
• Houston Gymnastics Academy: Large gymnastics facility in Texas offering age-tiered recreational and competitive programs including boys and girls teams. Comparable in scale, program structure, and competitive team development model.
• Midwest Gymnastics Center: Suburban Chicago gymnastics facility with recreational, tumbling, and Junior Olympic programs serving children of all ages. Comparable as a single-location community gymnastics business with diversified program offerings.
• Golden Grip Gymnastics: California-based gymnastics training center with recreational and competitive programs, serving similar Southern California demographics. Comparable as a regional gymnastics business competing for the same youth athlete pipeline.
• Gold Medal Gymnastics: Multi-location gymnastics centers offering recreational classes, competitive teams, camps, and birthday parties. Highly comparable to SCATS' full-service model including camps and special events.

Regional players

• Flipnastics Gymnastics: Southern California gymnastics center offering recreational and competitive programs in a similar geographic market. Comparable as a regional competitor for the same Huntington Beach / Orange County family demographic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ScatsGymnastics
• Instagraminstagram.com/scatsgymnastics
• Xx.com/scatsgymnastics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scats-gymnastics

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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