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Building Skills For Life

State Of The Art Facilities

Since our founding in 1978, we’ve believed that a great learning environment starts with the right space. Our state-of-the-art facilities are built to inspire movement, boost confidence, and support skill development at every stage. With clean, safe, and exciting spaces—from warm-water pools and ninja courses to top-tier gymnastics and dance studios—kids thrive while building skills for life.

Exceptional Teachers. Extraordinary Growth.

At Barron, our teachers are the heart of our program. Each one completes over 80 hours of extensive and exclusive training before leading a class, ensuring they bring energy, expertise, and hands-on support to every lesson. We believe learning should be fun, structured, and encouraging—so with small class sizes and age-appropriate progressions, every child receives the attention they need to grow with confidence.

Personalized Evaluation Program

At Barron, we believe every milestone deserves to be celebrated! Our exclusive Ribbon & Star Evaluation Program keeps students motivated, helps parents track progress, and creates a strong sense of achievement. Through a structured evaluation process, our instructors regularly assess skill development to ensure each child receives the encouragement and support they need. Whether it’s gymnastics, swim, dance, or ninja, our program makes learning measurable, rewarding, and most importantly—fun!

Give your child a place to grow, play, and create lasting memories—join the Barron community today! Locally founded and family-owned, we’re proud to serve families with programs that inspire confidence and progress. Register now and experience the difference that sets us apart.

Gymnastics

At Barron Gymnastics, every twist and flip builds confidence and a love for movement. We offer classes from 14 months through competitive levels, led by passionate instructors in a top-notch facility. With our Ribbon & Star Evaluation Program and fun extras like camps and parties, there’s always something exciting ahead!

Swim

At Barron Swim School, we build confidence, safety, and a love for the water. Starting at 4 months old, swimmers learn through a personalized curriculum in our 90-degree heated pool. With expert instructors and a state-of-the-art facility, we offer options like accelerated classes and swim meets. Early swim lessons can reduce drowning risk by up to 88%.

Dance

At Barron Dance, we inspire a love for movement in dancers ages 3 and up. Our fun, supportive classes build confidence, creativity, and strong technique. With expert instruction, seasonal clinics, and two yearly recitals, dancers grow in ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, and more—while making lasting memories.

Ninja

Barron Ninja is a high-energy program that combines obstacle training and freestyle movement to build strength, coordination, and confidence. Kids climb, jump, and flip through skill-based courses led by expert instructors, making each class a fun, goal-driven adventure that supports success in all sports.

Why Barron?

Mission & Culture

Facility

Classes

Our Staff

At Barron, “Building Skills for Life” is more than a mission—it’s a legacy. Since 1978, the Barron Family has proudly impacted generations of children through movement-based learning that builds confidence, strength, and character. Our programs go beyond physical skills to teach perseverance, goal-setting, and self-belief—lessons that carry into every part of life. We celebrate each child’s unique journey with passionate instructors, positive reinforcement, and an environment where they feel seen, supported, and excited to grow.

Locations

South County, Gym

South County, Swim

Ballwin

O’Fallon

Years of Experience (since 1978)

Weekly Classes Across All Programs

Hours of Active Teacher Training Completed

Want to join the team?

Do you love working with children? Are you energetic, enthusiastic, and enjoy staying active? Would you like to be part of a fun, fast-paced environment with supportive co-workers? Barron is hiring team members for a variety of roles across our Gymnastics, Swim, Dance, and Ninja programs. Join us in making a difference and helping kids “Build Skills for Life”!

Allows your creativity, personality and athletic ability to shine

Competitive Pay

Paid training and professional development program

Consistent Schedule with growth opportunities

Working with children and making a difference

Parents Know Best


Barron Gymnastics is a second home to my girl! She has been with Barron since she was 5 and now she’s almost 10 and is a level 5 ! She has made so many memories and life long friends! We just love everyone who works there , they take pride in all they do for the kiddos! I’m so glad I decided to pick Barron at the jump! Here’s to Barron and their wonderful staff!
Randi Anderson


My daughter loves Barron swim!! We started just before her second birthday in the parent and tot class and now she has graduated to little juniors. She looks forward to her class every week. All of the instructors are phenomenal and great with the kids. My daughter started out very timid at first, now she is so comfortable with being in the water. She is getting more confident each week.
Nicole Spagnolo


My daughter has been coming to Barron since she turned 3 and was able to take junior classes. Now in girls gymnastics, she looks forward to class every week and loves showing off her skills to family members and friends. It has taught her how to work hard to achieve her goals and has given her so much confidence in herself. Can’t recommend Barron enough!
Timothy & Danielle Walsh


Both my children have had a great experience learning to swim at Barron. I have watched not only their skills improve, but their confidence as well. The small class sizes, positive reinforcement, and the dedicated teachers truly makes a differences. Everyone is always friendly and welcoming. They also are intentional to teaching safety in the water, all while making it fun. Couldn’t be happier with our choice!

Samantha Wayant