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Sport & activitiesBakersfield, CA

American Kids Sports Center (AKSC)

A Bakersfield kids' sports centre whose adaptive classes run in partnership with Kern Regional Center.

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The practical details

Ages servedChildren — age bands are not published on the main site
Current waitKern Regional private-class waitlists can reach up to 6 months, with over 1,000 students interested
WhereNorthwest and Southwest Bakersfield
Funding takenKern Regional Center covers membership fees and tuition for approved students

What this is, in plain language

Gymnastics, swimming, dance, Ninja Zone, cheerleading, tumbling and trampoline classes, plus a preschool, from Northwest and Southwest Bakersfield facilities that include an adaptive sports centre for children with additional needs.

Getting started

Children referred by Kern Regional Center can start with private 1:1 swim, ninja or gymnastics lessons (30 minutes weekly for 8 weeks), moving to group classes only with coach approval. Call or email the front desk to enrol.

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What they say about themselves

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  • Offers gymnastics, swim, NinjaZone, cheer, dance, tumbling and trampoline classes plus a licensed preschool at Northwest and Southwest Bakersfield facilities, including an adaptive sports centre.
  • Students referred by Kern Regional Center can take private 1:1 swim, ninja or gymnastics classes (30 minutes weekly for 8 weeks), and may move to group classes only with coach approval.
  • Says students must be able to follow instructions, and that a child who repeatedly runs from the gym or pool, hits or bites may be removed from the programme.
  • States its instructors are trained coaches in their discipline, not certified or licensed therapists, and the centre does not offer physical therapy.

Details checked againstthe provider's website on 2026-08-16. Confirm current availability directly.

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