The Little Gym Of Chiswick

You can join The Little Gym any time to access their brilliant gymnastics programme for babies, toddlers and children up to 12yrs old, which is second-to-none. Each week children enjoy progressively structured classes and a fantastic colourful learning environment in which to try out new things and build their self-confidence. The Little Gym of Chiswick is one of Little Gym’s leading sites, with two large studios in a double decker gym. Children love going there, and it’s also a great place for the grown-ups to hang out! ! For more information please check out their website.

The Little Gym is the world’s premier learning and physical development centre for babies, toddlers and children up to the age of 12 years old. The Little Gym of Chiswick is one of their leading sites, and is easily accessed from the A316 by Chiswick Bridge. As well as the central developmental gymnastics programme, it runs ‘Free-Run’ tumbling classes, as well as holiday camps, birthday parties, and members-only extras such as ‘Tumble & Tea’ for pre-schoolers under three years old and ‘Practice Time’ during school holidays for members aged 3-12 years old. Above all else though, The Little Gym is about serious fun, and building confidence. They pride themselves on being a safe place where every child can truly be themsleves.

Gymnastics Programme: The core offering of The Little Gym is its gymnastics programme for babies, toddlers and children aged 4 months – 12 years old, which is second to none. Each week, progressively structured classes and a fantastic learning environment enable children to try out new things and build their self-confidence.

For children under three years old,  parents accompany their child into the gym. As well as physical skills, these classes cleverly weave in age-appropriate challenges to ensure that babies and toddlers reach their developmental milestones, through additional sensory activities, evolving into school readiness challenges and life lessons like sharing, taking turns and working in a team. As much as these classes are serious fun for kids, they open up a new world of wonder for adults alike. Highly trained instructors share child development knowledge and tit-bits throughout every class making it a fun learning experience for all. Children aged 3-12 years old go into the classes on their own, so parents can enjoy a well-earned coffee whilst watching through the glass fronted gym!

For children aged 3-5 years old, the curriculum is designed to add imagination, fun and laughter through different monthly focussed themes, whilst learning real gymnastics skills every week. For older kids aged 6-12 years old, the classes evolve into a more progressive non-competitive gymnastics class. This, combined with a small teacher-child ratio, nurturing and positive teaching style, and exciting state-of-the-art equipment, allows for a much more varied and higher level of ‘real’ gymnastics skills being taught every week.

Holiday Camps: During the holidays, The Little Gym holds Ofsted-approved half-day and full-day holiday camps for children aged 3-12 years old, with flexible booking options to suit every family’s schedule. These camps are deigned to seamlessly blend gymnastics, games, fun, and learning, aligning perfectly with their 3-dimensional learning philosophy. In these action-packed sessions, children not only try fun, themed gymnastics activities, but elements from the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) curriculum are also included.

Stay-And-Play Wonderkids Club: New for 2024 is an exciting Wonderkids Stay-And-Play Club on Sundays from 3.15-4.45pm, for children aged 1-4 years old. Members and non-members are welcome for 1.5hrs of fun! Parents and children have access to the purpose-built gym, where nurturing and trained instructors are hands-on to help you and your child navigate the fun physical challenges the gym provides, learning gymnastics skills along the way. The gym is kitted out with specialist gymnastics equipment in a colourful, padded room. When little bodies get tired, there is plenty of fun crafting, sensory and messy activities to keep them busy, and a cup of tea or coffee will be on hand for grown-ups too! These sessions are a great way to arrange a play-date with a friend, or to meet new like-minded friends. Members £15/session; non-members £25/session.

Drop-Off Wonderkids Club: Another fantastic new Little Gym experience is tailored for children aged 3-5 years old! For members only, in this 2-hour session on Mondays from 12.45-2.45pm, children embark on an exciting journey of learning and fun. The adventure begins with 30 minutes in the vibrant play studio, where children can explore a world of creative learning, sensory play, messy artistry, language development games, fine motor skill challenges, and imaginative adventures. These activities are designed with elements from the EYFS framework, ensuring a rich educational experience that nurtures young minds. Kids then transition to a 1-hour gymnastics class, where they not only develop physical gymnastics skills but also gain essential social and emotional skills while building confidence in a playful and supportive environment. As the session comes to a close, the final 30 minutes offer a calm and cosy story time to wind down before pick-up and heading home. Members £15/session (children must also be enrolled into main programme).

The Little Gym Chiswick can be found just over Chiswick Bridge at University of Westminster Sports Ground, Hartington Road, Chiswick, W4 3AN. There is ample free parking on site, and they can be contacted on 020 8994 3729 or by emailing chiswick@thelittlegym.co.uk.

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