Transparent pricing, sibling discounts, and flexible options. Updated rates take effect June 1, 2026.
Quick Reference · Effective June 1, 2026
Monthly Tuition
Effective June 1, 2026
Tuition rates have been updated to help support the new facility and continued investment in coaching and programming. Mini Ninjas rates are unchanged at $79/month. To lock in current pricing for two years, ask us about Founding Membership.
1-Hour Class
$97
per month · effective June 1
One class per week, 1-hour duration. Covers NinFit Levels 1-3, Tx3, Aerial Silks Beginner. Previously $79/month.
Mini Ninjas
$79
per month · rate unchanged
One class per week, 1-hour duration. Ages 3–5. Mini Ninjas tuition is not affected by the June 1 adjustment.
1.5-Hour Class
$141
per month · effective June 1
One class per week, 1.5-hour duration. Covers NinFit Levels 4+ and Aerial Silks Intermediate. Previously $118/month.
Performance Crew
$250
per month
4 days per week plus unlimited open gym access. E5 Echo and advanced training. By invitation only.
Ninja Tot Unlimited
$80
per month
Unlimited Ninja Tot sessions. Parent-participation open gym for ages walking to 5. Mon, Wed and Fri.
Camp Fridays
$50
per session
Single session rate. Sibling discount included. Multi-session packages available — see the Camp Friday pricing breakdown PDF for full details.
Full pricing PDF →Annual Membership Fee
What it covers
Annual membership fees help cover unexpected facility and equipment costs, seasonal attendance fluctuations, insurance, staff background checks, student records, and our iClassPro system. It is a necessary component of E5's stability as we continue to grow.
Single student
$30
per year
Multi-student family
$50
per year
Fee waived for active and retired military, firefighters, police, first responders, and teachers. Email us to confirm your eligibility before enrollment.
How it works
Family Discounts
Same Student — Multiple Classes
| Class | Discount |
|---|---|
| First class | Full price ($79/mo) |
| Second class | 25% off |
| Third class | 50% off |
Multiple Kids in the Family
| Child and Class | Discount |
|---|---|
| 2nd child, 1st class | 10% off |
| 2nd child, 2nd class | 50% off |
| 2nd child, 3rd class | 75% off |
| 3rd child, 1st class | 15% off |
| 3rd child, 2nd class | 75% off |
| 3rd child, 3rd class | Free |
| 4th child | Free |
Drop-Ins and Passes
Drop-In Rates
Drop-in rates effective June 1, 2026.
Open Gym Membership
Summer open gym runs Fridays only starting June 2026. Youth (ages 5–18): 5:30–7:30 PM · Mini (ages 1–5): 10–11:30 AM. Students enrolled in at least one weekly class can add unlimited open gym for $30/month year-round regardless of seasonal rate. Unlimited open gym rates outside summer will vary — check with us for current pricing.
Birthday Parties
Saturday slots at 10 AM, 12:30 PM, and 3 PM. Sundays by inquiry. Book through the portal or contact us directly.
Lock In Current Pricing
The only way to keep today's rates
Founding members lock in current tuition rates for two full years and become a permanent part of the new facility and E5's next chapter. Spots are limited and this offer closes before we open.
Family tiers start at
$500
Founding Tiers
Earth
Individual founding support
Water
Family founding support
Fire
Community champion
Air
Lead sponsor recognition
Void
By conversation only
Full tier investment levels, naming rights, and benefits are in our facility expansion overview.
Download facility overview PDF →Enroll online, check class availability, and manage your account through iClassPro.
Elemental 5 is a youth movement and human development center in Salida, Colorado. Elite acrobatic training and real character development built together, by design.
An Elemental Athlete
The Problem
Kids stay busy. Parents feel good. Everyone moves on. There is nothing wrong with that, but it leaves something significant on the table. Physical training, done right, is one of the most powerful tools for developing a young person. It teaches resilience. It builds identity. It shows a child what they are actually capable of when they stop backing down from hard things. Most gyms never tap into that.
What We Do Differently
We pull from gymnastics, parkour, tumbling, trampoline, and martial arts not to be a version of any of them, but to build something more complete. Every skill, every progression, every class is guided by the Five Element framework. Your child does not just progress through skills. They progress through a system, and they know exactly where they stand, what they have earned, and what comes next.
The Framework
Each element develops the athlete physically and personally from foundational strength through to mastery and the ability to lead others.
Earth
Strength. Stability. Showing up.
Water
Adaptability. Flow. Resilience.
Fire
Intensity. Courage. Full effort.
Air
Creativity. Lightness. Expression.
Void
Presence. Awareness. Potential.
What Parents Tell Us
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They show up differently now. At practice. At school. At home.
What E5 parents consistently tell us.
Real skills earned through a real progression system. Kids know exactly what they have achieved.
Honest about effort. They have learned what it feels like to push through something hard.
They handle frustration differently. They talk about themselves differently. That is not an accident. That is the system working.
Who We Are
Mission
We use acrobatics as a tool for human development. Discipline, resilience, courage, and creativity. These are not byproducts of our training. They are the goal. The skills are just how we get there.
Vision
We are not building a franchise. We are building something deep in this community. The long-term goal is simple: every local child eventually benefits from what we do here. A town where kids grow up knowing how to handle hard things.
NinFit, Tx3, Aerial Silks, Mini Ninjas, and E5 Echo. Ages 3 to 18.
Class times and availability for all programs across the week.
Questions about programs, enrollment, or the new facility. We are easy to reach.
Program Key
Current Schedule · Subject to change · Check iClassPro for live availability
| Class | Duration | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
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Ninja Tots Ages walking to 5 · Parent participation |
2 hr |
9:00 – 11:00 AM
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9:00 – 11:00 AM
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10:00 – 11:30 AM
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Mini Ninjas Ages 3 – 5 |
1 hr |
9:15 – 10:00 AM
Floor opens at 9 AM
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NinFit Youth · Levels 1-3 Ages 5 – 12 |
1 hr |
4:30 PM
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4:30 PM
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4:30 PM
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4:30 PM
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NinFit Youth · Levels 4+ Ages 5 – 12 |
1.5 hr |
5:30 – 7:00 PM
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5:30 – 7:00 PM
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Tx3 Youth Ages 5 – 12 |
1 hr |
5:30 PM
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5:30 PM
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Aerial Silks Youth Ages 8+ |
Varies |
5:30 – 7:00 PM
Intermediate
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5:30 – 6:30 PM
Beginner
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Open Gym Youth and Teen |
1–2 hr |
6:30 – 7:30 PM
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6:30 – 7:30 PM
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5:30 – 7:00 PM
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5:30 – 7:30 PM
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Teens and Adults Ages 13+ |
1 hr |
7:30 PM
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Performance Crew By invitation only |
Varies |
6:30 – 8:00 PM
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6:30 – 8:00 PM
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5:30 – 7:30 PM
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5:30 – 7:30 PM
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Friday Day Camps Until end of school year |
3 hr |
1:00 – 4:00 PM
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Birthday Parties By appointment · Email or book online |
Varies |
10:00 AM
12:30 PM · 3:00 PM
Sundays by inquiry
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Enroll, check availability, and manage your account through our student portal.
Go to iClassPro →Save or print the current weekly schedule as a PDF for easy reference.
Download PDF →Not sure which class is right for your kid? See full program descriptions and age ranges.
View programs →Questions about programs, enrollment, the new facility, or anything else. We are easy to reach and happy to help.
How can we help?
Enroll or Register
Enroll in any program, check class availability, and manage your account through our student portal.
Go to portal →General Questions
Questions about which program is right for your kid, what to expect in class, or how E5 works. We are happy to help before you commit.
Email us →New Facility
Interested in becoming a founding member or discussing a sponsorship opportunity for the new facility.
Get in touch →Birthday Parties
Saturday slots available at 10 AM, 12:30 PM, and 3 PM. Sunday availability by inquiry. Book through the portal or contact us directly.
Book online →Schools and Groups
Tailored programs for homeschool co-ops and other organized groups. Contact us to discuss scheduling and availability.
Contact us →Echo Auditions
Interested in E5 Echo? Auditions are held annually. Reach out to learn about the next audition cycle and what to prepare.
Ask about Echo →Find Us
Physical Address
9985 US-50
Unit C
Poncha Springs
CO 81242
Located directly off US-50 in Poncha Springs, just outside Salida. Look for the E5 sign. Parking is available on site.
Get directions →General Hours
Hours may vary during holidays, school breaks, and special events. Check the newsletter or iClassPro for closures.
Stay up to date on events, camps, closures, and Ninja of the Month.
At E5, coaches don't just teach skills. They develop humans. If that distinction excites you, keep reading.
Elemental 5 is a human development center disguised as an acrobatics gym. Every skill, every class, every progression is organized around five elemental principles that train the body and the character simultaneously.
Coaches here don't deliver curriculum. They embody a methodology. The Five Elements aren't labels on a wall — they're a language your athletes will use to understand who they're becoming.
This is what separates E5 from every other gym in Colorado.
Teaching a back handspring is easy. Knowing why a kid is holding back — and what to say in that moment — is the real job. You understand that movement is the medium, not the point.
Your athletes are watching everything. How you handle a hard moment, how you respond to failure, how you treat people around you. Character coaching starts with your own.
The best coaches here are always in student mode. You ask questions, you take feedback, you study the methodology. You know that the day you stop growing is the day you stop coaching well.
There's a difference between showing up and showing up lit. E5 classes have a specific energy — high, safe, purposeful. You raise the room just by walking in the door.
You don't baby athletes or lower the bar to avoid discomfort. You hold high expectations with deep patience. You know the difference between challenge and pressure — and you use both intentionally.
Coaching at E5 is a calling, not a side job. You're invested in what we're building for Salida and for the kids who walk through these doors. That matters to us more than your resume.
The Five Elements framework gives you a coaching language that goes beyond drills and corrections. You'll understand why we do what we do — and be able to articulate it.
NinFit, Tx3, Aerial, EMA — every program has a built-out progression architecture. You're never guessing what to teach. The system does the heavy lifting so you can focus on the athletes.
You won't be thrown on the floor alone. You'll be trained alongside experienced coaches who are invested in your development — not just your reliability.
Once you're on staff, you'll have access to our full internal coaching library — video, technique guides, mat chat scripts, and everything else you need to coach with confidence.
We're opening a new 6,000 sq ft facility in Fall 2026. This is an opportunity to grow with something — not just fill a slot in something that's already figured out.
"The elements aren't labels. They're a language your athletes will use to talk about who they're becoming."
— E5 Coaching Philosophy
The E5 Coach Portal has everything you need — curriculum, technique guides, mat chat library, and more. Built for coaches, by coaches.
Enter Coach Portal →We're always looking for the right people — not just available people. If what you've read resonates, introduce yourself. No formal application, no hoops. Just tell us who you are.
