Ten cheerleading facilities across Maryland made this list, located in cities including Laurel, Gaithersburg, Frederick, Joppatowne, Halethorpe, Waldorf, Silver Spring, Edgewater, Odenton, and Windsor Mill. These venues range from specialized cheer and tumbling gyms to acrobatics and gymnastics centers. User ratings for these locations fall between 4.5 and 5.0 stars, reflecting a high level of satisfaction across the various academies and clubs.
Our rankings are determined by multiplying the venue rating by the logarithm of the review count, with no paid placements included.
1. Emilia’s Acrobatics, Gymnastics & Cheerleading
Located in Laurel, this facility holds a 4.7 rating from 228 reviews. Parents report that the sign-in process is easy, with waivers available online or in person. Staff members are described as helpful and capable of making nervous children feel comfortable, ensuring a fun experience for all kids.
2. Cheer Extreme DMV
This Gaithersburg facility maintains a 4.6 rating based on 45 reviews.
3. Divine Athletics Cheer
Divine Athletics Cheer in Frederick has a 4.9 rating from 25 reviews. One parent noted that their daughter has thrived in the program since age four, seeing significant growth in confidence as she approached age seven.
4. Harford Cheerleading
Based in Joppatowne, this program has a 4.6 rating from 23 reviews. It offers tumbling classes and reasonably priced summer camps. Reviews highlight that instructors are supportive, welcoming, and understanding of students with autism.
5. Maryland Cheer Xplosion
This Halethorpe gym earns a 5.0 rating from 13 reviews. The owners and coaches are described as welcoming, treating their athletes like family to help them grow.
6. Cheer Extreme Maryland
Located in Waldorf, this venue has a 4.8 rating from 14 reviews. Feedback indicates that students enjoy the tumbling sessions and show interest in transitioning into cheerleading.
7. Community Cheer
This Silver Spring location has a 4.5 rating from 12 reviews. It is described as a great resource where committed individuals volunteer to impact food health and food insecurities.
8. Cheer Extreme Annapolis
With a 5.0 rating from 7 reviews, this Edgewater facility is praised for its friendly and encouraging coaching staff. Parents value the communication regarding progress in private and tumbling classes.
9. Cheer Extreme Odenton
This Odenton gym holds a 4.8 rating from 6 reviews. The owner is credited with creating a positive culture where children can enjoy cheer and compete at a high level without toxicity.
10. Extreme Cheer Magic
Located in Windsor Mill, this program has a 5.0 rating from one review, which notes that the program offers more than just cheer.
How we ranked these
Our list is generated using a formula that balances average ratings with the volume of feedback received. For more details, see our methodology.