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Open Gyms

Note: Some of these open gyms are specifically for younger children (usually 1st grade or under) and some are for older kids and some are open to all ages. For any caregiver who has never tried an open gym, they can be a life-saver on a rainy or freezing day. The following are all gymnastics schools that open up their gym space so kids can run and tumble on the mats, jump into foam-cushioned pits, swing from rings, etc. In most cases, caregivers are required to stay and supervise your child. Even if your child is just a beginning walker, there are usually hoops and balls that make playing on the mats a lot of fun. Just to be on the safe side, I always recommend a quick call to the gym before heading out the door to make sure they are indeed holding their open gym session that day.

St. Charles Gymnastics Academy

  • 720 N. 17th St., Unit 17, St. Charles
  • 630-584-5544
  • Open Gym Sessions: The Preschool Open Gym is for children ages 1 through 6. It is held on Mondays from 11 a.m. to noon; Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Open Gym is for kids ages 6 and up. The sessions are held Saturdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Admission: Yes. The Preschool Open Gym is $5 per child. The Open Gym costs $8 for currently enrolled students and $10 for non-currently enrolled students.
  • http://www.stcgymacademy.com/Default.aspx

Excel Gymnastics 

  • 2301 Main St., Batavia
  • 630-482-3738
  • Open Gym Sessions: The junior open gym is for children ages 1.5 through 6. It is offered on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to noon and on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The senior open gym is for children ages 6 through 17 years old. It is held on Fridays from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • Admission Charged: The cost for the junior open gym is $5 per child. The cost for the senior open gym is $8 for members of the gym and $10 for non-members.
  • http://www.excelgymnastics.com/

Spring Hill Gymnastics 

  • 2750 Pinnacle Drive, #200, Elgin
  • 847-426-9467
  • Open Gym Sessions: Held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from noon until 1:30 p.m., on Fridays from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Admission Charged: Yes. The cost is $6 for gym members and $8 for non-members.
  • http://www.springhillgymnastics.com/

Prairie Gymnastics Club

  • 1241 N. Raddant, Batavia
  • 630-406-6803
  • Open Gym Sessions: Preschool Playtime is for children ages 1 through kindergarten. It is held on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and Fridays from 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
  • Admission Charged: Yes. The cost is $5 per child.
  • http://www.prairiegym.com/

Energym

  • 1715 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore
  • 815-899-6424
  • Open Gym Session: This session is for children ages 5-18 years old and is held on Fridays from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
  • Admission Charged: Yes. The cost is $5 for gym members and $10 for non-members.
  • www.energymsports.com

E-Fit Room

  • Eola Community Center, 555 S. Eola Road, Aurora
  • 630-851-8990
  • According to the Fox Valley Park District, the E-Fit Room uses "state-of-the-art fitness technology to create a fun cardio, speed/skill and core strength workout experience" for children. 
  • The drop-in hours as of spring 2012 were Monday and Wednesday from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The "E-Fit Playgroups" are aimed at children ages 5 and under and are held (as of spring 2012) on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon.
  • Admission Charged: Yes. The cost is $4 per hour for ages 5 and up, and $2 per hour for ages 4 and under. The fee at the E-Fit Playgroups is $2 per hour for ages 5 and under. Punch passes are available.
  • Note: The hours in the E-Fit Room could change, so please call ahead to 630-851-8990 before heading out. 
  • Click here for the E-Fit website, part of the Fox Valley Park District 

Oswegoland Park District Open Gym

  • Boulder Point, 0 Boulder Hill Pass, Montgomery
  • 630-554-1010.
  • The Oswegoland Park District regularly holds family open gyms at its Boulder Point facility. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult in the gym; an adult must remain in the building for children ages 9-15. Space is limited to the first 40 participants.
  • The drop-in hours and days vary by the season, but they are regularly held on weekdays, weekends and when school is out of session. The best way to find up-to-date info is to click on the "Drop-In" menu under "Programs" on the Oswegoland Park District website.
  • Admission Charged: Yes. Admission is $3 per child. Adults are free.
  • www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org/ 

 

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