We went to see the amazing facility at The Little Gym last week – the girls absolutely loved it! Below are some photos of it and you can also see how we go on over at the York Mumbler instagram account (we did a reel that you can see on the grid)
If you want to see for yourself, go and visit on Monday as the Little Gym has an open day on Monday 12th April so you can go and see the facility for yourself. The pre-opening offer finishes on 12th so make sure you sign up on the day if you want to take advantage of that. There has been a HUGE demand for classes and some have limited availability now.
The Little Gym, a global leader in children’s physical, social and emotional development, will open an exciting new location in York Community Stadium on 12th April.
The Little Gym York will offer a world-leading programme of developmental gymnastics classes designed to build the bodies, brains, and life skills of children of all ages from 4 months to 12 years. The sophisticated programme is based on nearly 50-years of research into child development and physical literacy.
The Little Gym York is the brainchild of Kate Henebury and the experienced team behind The Little Gyms of Harrogate and Leeds, which welcome more than 1,000 families every week.
Kate’s team is on a mission to fill York’s streets with a generation of healthy, strong, emotionally robust, socially confident children ready to deal with anything life throws at them. Local children will learn much more than ‘just gymnastics’ in classes at The Little Gym York.
“Following on from the extraordinarily difficult year our children and families have experienced, now more than ever we need to support families and help local children meet important physical, social and emotional milestones.” said Kate Henebury, Owner of The Little Gym Harrogate, Leeds and York.
“The Little Gym York is a safe space in which children can experience a sense of freedom to play and learn. A place where they can interact with other children, explore at their own pace, learn, take risks, be challenged and be allowed to fail. We don’t need to teach them who they should be, we simply aim to create a place where they can be the best version of themselves!’
“After working with York Council for four long years on the Stadium project, followed by delays caused by Covid-19, we’re thrilled to finally open our doors for local families. We were determined to bring our programme to the children of York, we refused to give up!”
York’s children will benefit from a sophisticated programme of weekly classes taught by experienced teachers trained in physical literacy, gymnastics coaching and child development. The Little Gym York will also offer holiday camps for children from 3-12 years, and birthday parties for children aged 1-12 years.
The Little Gym York is operating a waiting list, and spaces are now available to be booked. Parents are advised to book swiftly to avoid disappointment. The Little Gym York is offering a discounted membership for families that join before 12th April. Further information and class schedules can be found at https://york.thelittlegym.co.uk.
The Little Gym is the leading progressive child development gymnastics programme in the world, based on a curriculum that has been developed by experts over a period of nearly 50 years. The programme recognises that each child is unique and provides every child with individual care and attention in small classes that are led by talented, nurturing teachers. There are more than 400 The Little Gym locations in the world, and 13 locations in the United Kingdom, including Harrogate, Leeds, Windsor, Handy Cross, Hampstead, Chiswick, Westfield White City, Camberley, Cambridge, Wandsworth, Harpenden, Hampton Hill and Godalming.
The Little Gyms of Harrogate, Leeds and York are a labour of love for Kate Henebury, a busy Mum of three. Kate is on a mission to fill Yorkshire’s streets with strong, happy and healthy children, who love movement. The Little Gym Harrogate opened in February 2010, and The Little Gym Leeds in April 2016. By March 2020 the passionate team of instructors in Harrogate and Leeds were teaching more than 1,000 students every week.
Kate worked with York City Council for more than four years on the stadium site project, and in March 2020 faced the prospect of further delays and the pandemic scuppering plans to open the York location. However, thanks to Kate’s determination, the loyalty of Harrogate and Leeds members, and the demand for new memberships in Leeds and Harrogate, The Little Gym York will open on 12th April 2021.
The Little Gym York, York Community Stadium, Kathryn Avenue, York YO32 9AF
Email: york@thelittlegym.co.uk
Phone: 01904 307404
