CHILDREN'S FITNESS  JWT Kids Gym Singapore is one of the pioneers in the non-competitive, children’s fitness industry. We offer a safe and stimulating environment – a place where children can develop their skills and most importantly, have fun while learning. Our versatile programs are aimed at helping children aged 4 months to 9 years old to develop and practice their physical skills (building of stamina and endurance), fine and gross motor skills, spatial awareness, coordination, balance, agility, flexibility and sport preparation. Using modified children’s fitness equipment, trainers at JWT Kids Gym help children learn the fundamentals of gymnastics and various sports through a combination of structured games and free play.
Our goal is to maintain an environment that makes every child and parent feel special. In that process, we celebrate the uniqueness of each child, thereby developing a child’s self-confidence and self-esteem. Our Tumblers emerge happier, healthier and better prepared to grow into young adults. .............................................................................................................................................................. OUR VALUES - We passionately believe that learning through play allows a child to become more creative and capable of independent thought and decision making. It also enhances the nine forms of intelligences: intra-personal, inter-personal, logical, verbal, spatial, musical, naturalistic, kinesthetic and existential.
- Making fitness and learning FUN with variety and excitement.
- Being committed to safety and cleanliness.
- Building relationships based on integrity and trust.
- The staff and management of JWT are dedicated to the program, and continue to make inroads on program development which gives us an edge over the present competition.
- Children only have one childhood and it is their right to enjoy it!
.............................................................................................................................................................. OUR HISTORY The first JW Tumbles, A Children’s gym, opened in Solana Beach, California in 1985. The founder, Melissa Woods, envisioned a program and facility where children would develop skills in a fun-filled environment, without the pressure brought by competitive team-sports. Melissa’s focus was on creating an environment where kids could be physically active and healthy, but learn at their own pace. The time-tested JWT program was developed by several experts in the children’s industry. Child psychologists, occupational therapists, and experts in the fields of children’s fitness and child development were called upon to contribute their knowledge to the creation of this unique and effective program. .............................................................................................................................................................. SINGAPORE  JWT Kids Gym was brought into Singapore by Philomena Cannon-Brookes in 2004. After living in Hong Kong and in the US for many years, she returned to Singapore to find that children in Singapore were focused so much on academic excellence that they were forgetting about having fun during their childhood.
Being a parent herself with 3 young children, she was keen on finding an environment for her children to explore learning through play with emphasis on physical fitness as she firmly believed that children who are physically fit are mentally fit! After researching, similar businesses, she narrowed it to JWT Kids Gym due to their philosophy and their belief in giving back to the community which is a cornerstone of all JWT Kids Gyms. Also, the fact that in the US, they integrated special needs kids into the mainstream program was a motivating factor for her. JWT Kids Gym first opened its doors in December 2004 and has now two locations ( UE Square, East Gate Building) across the Island-state. .............................................................................................................................................................. SERIOUS ABOUT PLAY As one of the leaders in the market, JWT Kids Gym firmly believes it is all about offering personalized & boutique service. We continuously strive to create unique experiences for parents and kids, and an environment where the whole family can have fun. Over the years here are some of our contributions which have shaped the children's fitness industry… We were the first to offer: - A one time family membership only
- Two make-up classes within a single term
- Kids Night Out; “the original creators” in Singapore
- Themed parties in Singapore
- Circus classes in Singapore
- Personal training for kids in Singapore
- A combination class of gym and art
- Story-telling during open gym
- Free classes for your third child when the other two siblings are signed up
- Free open gym when child is signed up for classes
.............................................................................................................................................................. OUR STAFF We take great care in selecting our staff. Their combined expertise includes child development, physical therapy, dance, drama, music, gymnastics and creative movement. Best of all, they know how to make our classes Super-Fun! .............................................................................................................................................................. THE BENEFITS Self Confidence - As the child develops through the program and masters particular skills in gymnastics such as forward rolls or even their listening skills, they feel good about their self accomplishments. Politeness - They learn respect and manners as well as how to use their words to achieve a particular outcome. Coordination - The learn how to coordinate their body movements better. Fitness – We set the right attitude towards fitness – it is never too early to keep your body fit even for a child. Overcoming Fears - Fear is challenged and erased in a fun environment, and the child learns to take risks in a safe and nurturing environment. An example is a fear of heights especially when they do rock climbing in our program. They derive a sense of accomplishment scaling a wall – the fear is gone and they have fun at the same time. Social Skills – They have a weekly opportunity to learn and exercise social skills by interacting with the trainer and other children. Discipline – Introduction to structure and learning to follow the rules. Performing In Front Of People - Get your child off to an early start not being embarrassed to do things in public. This is a valuable skill they can take into adulthood as they seize opportunities in life not holding back due to shyness. Physical Strength Development - Over time the child will develop physical strength avoiding injuries in physical activities. Teamwork – A vital skill in many aspects of sports Sportsmanship – Playing games with integrity and with dignity. We believe strongly that we are laying the foundations in developing happier, healthier and more confident young adults. TOGETHER WE GROW! back to top |
