Girls Inc. of Carpinteria is kicking off the year with a new session of gymnastics classes, following the success of its first programming session in September.

The 10-week program, offered Thursday afternoons for students in TK-fifth grade, is currently serving 32 girls. 

Kendall Clark, Girls Inc. gymnastics coach, said internal skills were a high point in the previous session, with participants displaying an increased level of mind-body connection, rotation disciple, and self-confidence.

Participants also work on foundational skills including conquering successful cartwheels, handstands, and back handsprings, she said.

“Many of the students could not do a cartwheel when we started, and almost all of them have either mastered their cartwheel or have improved immensely over the course of the program,” Clark said.

Girls Inc. of Carpinteria will be accepting applications for its next session, which begins March 23 for Girls Inc. members and non-members. A mandatory orientation for parents will be held at 5 p.m. Feb. 9 at the campus on Foothill Road. 

For more information, contact Clark at kendall@girlsinc-carp.org or call 805-684-6364.