Bugs Gymnastics
76 Highbury Rd, Burwood, Victoria, 3125

Why Choose Bugs Gymnastics?
Customers consistently praise Bugs Gymnastics for its patient, experienced coaches who genuinely connect with children and create a warm, inclusive environment where every young person feels valued. Located in Burwood, the club offers diverse programmes from KinderGym through to competitive squads and adult fitness, making it easy for families to stay involved across generations.
Affiliated with Gymnastics Australia, Bugs combines professional coaching with a genuinely welcoming atmosphere that keeps families coming back.
About Bugs Gymnastics
Bugs Gymnastics is a well-established, not-for-profit gymnastics club serving Burwood and the surrounding Victoria region for over thirty years. Affiliated with Gymnastics Victoria and Gymnastics Australia, the centre runs a broad range of programmes for all ages, from toddlers through to active adults. With over 500 participants joining in each week, Bugs specialises in recreational gymnastics, women's artistic gymnastics, competitive squads, and KinderGym classes for children from walking age to five years.
The club also offers specialised fitness classes for adults over 55, making gymnastics accessible across generations. Parents consistently highlight the welcoming, supportive atmosphere and the quality of the coaching team. Instructors including Janeane, Aniku, and especially Janine receive repeated praise for being patient, kind, and skilled at building children's confidence week by week.
Feedback describes the environment as friendly, safe, and inclusive, with coaches who adapt well to children with varying needs and temperaments. Kids progress naturally from KinderGym into recreational and squad pathways, and many families return year after year. The club hosts birthday parties and school-holiday camps, adding to its appeal for local families looking for engaging, active options in Burwood.
With solid Google reviews reflecting strong community satisfaction, Bugs Gymnastics is a trusted choice for gymnastics classes in Melbourne's inner east. The centre is wheelchair accessible, accepts card and mobile payments, and operates by appointment, with Saturday morning sessions available. Families seeking quality gymnastics coaching in a warm, community-focused setting will find plenty to appreciate at Bugs.
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What Customers Say on Google
“Parents rave about the patient, kind coaching, especially in KinderGym classes where instructors like Janeane, Aniku and Janine create a welcoming environment that keeps young children genuinely excited to return each week.”
“Coaches are praised for being inclusive and attentive to each child's individual needs, whether managing sensitive temperaments or engaging mixed age groups with equal care and encouragement.”
“Families consistently describe Bugs as the friendliest and most welcoming gym they've found, with a safe, positive atmosphere backed by well-maintained equipment and thoughtful class design.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Bugs Gymnastics
Yes, Bugs Gymnastics offers KinderGym classes for children from walking age through to five years. Parents tell us the sessions are thoughtfully planned with rotating themes each week, keeping little ones engaged and excited.
The instructors, including Janine and Julie, are known for being patient and kind, tailoring activities to suit a range of ages, abilities and personalities, even siblings of different stages often attend together and enjoy the experience.
Bugs Gymnastics runs recreational gymnastics for school-age children, competitive Women's Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) squads, and adult fitness classes, including a specialised programme for over-55s.
Families with multiple children tell us the club caters brilliantly across age groups, one local mum has three daughters ranging from KinderGym to competitive squad, all of whom thrive under the positive, encouraging coaching.
Yes, Bugs Gymnastics hosts children's birthday parties at the Burwood centre. It's a popular option for active little ones who love tumbling and climbing.
The club provides a safe, fun environment with plenty of gymnastics equipment, and parents appreciate the friendly, professional approach of the staff. For availability and booking details, it's best to contact the club directly.
Yes, Bugs Gymnastics offers holiday camps during school breaks, which are handy for working parents in Burwood and the surrounding Victoria area. These camps give children a chance to stay active, try new skills and make friends in a supportive environment.
Check with the club closer to the holidays for dates and how to enrol.
Absolutely. Parents tell us the coaches at Bugs Gymnastics are experienced and genuinely inclusive, even with very sensitive or cautious children.
The warm, patient approach helps nervous first-timers settle in quickly, and families report steady confidence-building week by week. The club is affiliated with Gymnastics Australia, so coaching standards are high, and the atmosphere in Burwood is consistently described as welcoming and safe.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61 3 9888 7095
- [email protected]
- Address
- 76 Highbury Rd, Burwood, Victoria, 3125
How Bugs Gymnastics Compares
in Melbourne
15 reviews on Google
Inclusive Programs — 1 of 19 in Melbourne
Birthday Parties — 1 of 26 in Melbourne
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 8:30am-8:05pm
- Tuesday
- 8:30am-7:35pm
- Wednesday
- 8:30am-8:05pm
- Thursday
- 8:30am-8:05pm
- Friday
- 9:30am-7:35pm
- Saturday
- 9am-12:15pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Business Details
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments












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