Do you ever feel like your toddler is a tiny tornado? A ball of energy, capable of destroying your home in 2.5 seconds or completely draining you of energy by 9am? Believe me, girls, you are not alone! Parks and playgrounds are wonderful, but difficult on those inclement weather days. And sometimes, you (and your child!) just need something a little different! That's where New Bern Gymnastics comes in!
New Bern Gymnastics offers an "open gym" three days a week. Toddlers ages 1-5 are invited to come out Mondays and Tuesdays from 10-11am and Fridays from 1-2pm. The cost is $6 per child, per session. The gym is closed to others at this time, so you can let your toddler run without fear of bumping into an older child. The gym is set up obstacle course style, with a foam pit and a trampoline. Kid-friendly tunes play and the helpful staff gently steers your child on course, encouraging frog jumps on the trampoline or leaps into the foam pit. If you are looking for an activity that will insure a long nap time, then this is it!
Insider Tip: Have a toddler and a baby? No big deal! Strap your baby in the carrier and let the toddler run. Lots of moms are wearing their babies during open gym, and the other moms are always happy assist if you need help (getting a stubborn 3 year old out of the foam pit, for instance!). Don't let that stop you!
Where To Go:
Check out New Bern Gymnastics here for more information, updated pricing and waiver forms. They are located at 260 Kale Road, New Bern NC!
What To Expect:
If it's your first time, you'll sign your child in, sign a waiver and pay the fee. Your child will be asked to remove their socks and shoes and put them in a cubby. Some parents remove their shoes as well, but if you are wearing tennis shoes, you should be fine leaving them on. The staff is strict about starting on time, so if you arrive early you and your child will be asked to wait before going out on the floor. Most parents walk alongside their children for safety reasons and to make sure there are no problems with the other kids. The staff will ring a bell when the hour is up and everyone is expected to leave the floor quickly. There are clean bathrooms with a convenient changing station and water fountains.
Have you been to the open gym? Do you have any tips or comments? Leave them in the comments section below!
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