River City Early Learning Sports Academy Centre
1314 Dalhousie Dr, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2C 5P6
“Where Early Learning and Sport Training meet!”

Why Choose River City Early Learning Sports Academy Centre?
River City Early Learning Sports Academy Centre in Kamloops blends early childhood education with gymnastics in a single program, offering preschoolers and school-age children both structured learning and active play. The integrated approach develops physical literacy and confidence while addressing academic foundations.
About River City Early Learning Sports Academy Centre
River City Early Learning Sports Academy Centre in Kamloops takes a distinct approach to early childhood development, combining classroom learning with gymnastics-based movement in a single program. Each session offers two hours of early learning, covering science, social studies, speech and language, and literacy through a Reggio Emilia approach, followed by an hour of physical literacy training built around gymnastics fundamentals. This integrated model is designed for preschoolers and school-age children who benefit from both structured academic activity and active play.
The gymnastics component focuses on building coordination, balance, strength, and confidence through age-appropriate skills and apparatus work. Children develop foundational movement patterns that support lifelong physical literacy, while the classroom side builds curiosity, language development, and social skills. Parents looking for more than a traditional preschool or standalone gymnastics class may find this blended format suits families who value both cognitive and physical development in one environment.
The centre is located in Kamloops, British Columbia, with wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance. For families interested in an early learning program that weaves together academics and athletics from the start, River City Early Learning Sports Academy Centre offers a focused, integrated experience for young children. Enquiries and enrolment details are available by phone.
Frequently Asked Questions About River City Early Learning Sports Academy Centre
River City Early Learning Sports Academy Centre offers a unique integrated program that combines two hours of early classroom learning with one hour of gymnastics-based physical literacy training. While most Kamloops gymnastics clubs focus solely on movement skills, this centre blends science, social studies, speech and language, and literacy instruction with gymnastics fundamentals. It's designed for families who want their preschoolers to develop both cognitive and physical skills in a single program, preparing children for kindergarten through hands-on, creative learning alongside coordination and balance work.
The centre welcomes preschoolers and school-age children, with programming tailored to early childhood development. The integrated model works particularly well for preschool-aged children who are preparing for kindergarten, as it addresses both academic readiness and fundamental movement skills. Parents tell us the three-hour sessions provide enough structure to keep young learners engaged while building confidence through age-appropriate gymnastics activities that develop strength, coordination, and balance in a supportive environment.
Yes, the centre offers recreational gymnastics as part of its integrated program. The gymnastics component focuses on physical literacy training using gymnastics fundamentals, children work on coordination, balance, and strength through age-appropriate apparatus work and skill development. Rather than training for competition, the emphasis is on building foundational movement patterns that support lifelong physical activity, making it ideal for families seeking a recreational approach that pairs active play with classroom learning in Kamloops.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 778-471-5767
- Address
- 1314 Dalhousie Dr, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2C 5P6
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 9a.m.-3p.m.
- Tuesday
- 9a.m.-3p.m.
- Wednesday
- 9a.m.-3p.m.
- Thursday
- 9a.m.-3p.m.
- Friday
- 9a.m.-3p.m.
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed







