Trust us: We’ve been fangirling over Yelp Indy for years. So when they approached Indy’s Child about writing a regular column, we were all YES PLEASE. We introduce Brittany, Yelp Indy Community Director and Katie, Yelp Indy Marketing Intern with their monthly column highlighting some of the fun spots that make Indy, well, INDY. This month it’s all about wonderful local businesses who offer fabo kid-friendly ways to get active. Take it away ladies!
A new year inevitably brings resolutions to improve health and happiness. If you’re looking to fit fitness into your 2016 calendar, why not get the whole family involved? Indy has a number of unique workout options designed just for kids. Yelp rounded up some of the best!
5. Cirque Indy
Everyone has days when they feel like their household is a circus act. Cirque Indy is the place where that can come to life! Located downtown, Cirque specializes in aerial silks and aerial fitness instruction. If your kids want to swing upside down (no hands, ma!), now they can. Cirque offers youth aerial workshops just for kids. During this 45-minute class, instructors will teach kids the ropes – quite literally!
Recommended age: 7+
Cost: $15
4. CITYOGA School of Yoga and Health
Child’s pose takes on a new (and literal) meaning. CITYOGA created a yoga class just for the kiddos on Sundays at 4 pm. Besides learning the basic yoga poses, kids will learn relaxation techniques to calm their minds, relieve stress and anxiety, and focus on their breath. Not to mention, yoga helps to build strength and increase flexibility! Your yogi-in-training can expect to practice flowing asanas, fun arm balances, and standing balance poses.
Recommended age: 1st-6th grade
Cost: $10
3. Hoosier Heights
If your child is looking to take their fitness to new heights, check out Hoosier Heights. They offer a youth climbing club that meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30-6:30pm, as well as a fall fun climbing camp for kids ages 6 to 14. Rock climbing is not only a great way to spend energy but also to push yourself outside your comfort zone!
Recommended age: 8+ for youth climbing club
Cost: Hoosier Heights youth membership + $5/session
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2. Gym41 Bootcamps
Who says parents get to miss out on the fun? The whole family can get fit and have fun together at Gym41 Bootcamps for family bootcamp. You don’t need to have kiddos in tow to attend this class, but anyone over age seven is welcome. Work together as a team and motivate each other to keep going. Helpful tidbit: your first bootcamp class is free!
Recommended age: 7+
Cost: $15/session
1. Sky Zone Trampoline Park
You’ve probably heard of Sky Zone from countless birthday parties, but did you know it has a special toddler and me time? On Friday and Saturday mornings (times vary), little ones 5 years and younger can jump around like monkeys on a bed. If they can walk, they can jump! Sky Zone wants to make sure everyone can participate in the bouncy fun, which is why it hosts a special needs time the second Monday of every month at 6pm. Specifically designed for those who may have sensitivities to bright lights and loud music, this is a time when the music turns down but the fun turns up!
Recommended age: 5 and under for Toddler & Me
Cost: $8/child + $2 for pair of sky socks to keep; parent/guardian jumps free
For more kid- and family-friendly fitness finds, visit yelp.com!
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Indy’s Child is thrilled to host content from our partner Yelp Indy. These monthly posts aim to connect the parents and families of the city to the local businesses around them. Stay tuned for lots of great input from Yelp Community Leaders Brittany Smith + Katie Utken. Then, start exploring your neck of the woods!
