My toddler does somersaults off the couch, so I thought it might be time to introduce her to…read moregymnastics. I wanted to see if she enjoyed it first, so I came to one of the drop-ins (times are on their website) It's 10 bucks to get in for an hour of scheduled/supervised play. 5 bucks for their baby time drop in (1 year or younger) Bring exact change if you plan on paying wish cash. Staff are super friendly and welcoming. Room is fully padded with tons of trampolines, ladders, ropes to swing on and balance bars. They also offer programs/camps. Great place to bring your kid if they love jumping around with other kids, sans the rough play. Parking out front. Not bus accessible. I wish there were more locations city wide.

My wife and I are always on the watch for entertaining activities for our stir-crazy kids,…read moreespecially during the cold winter months. Our family loves Starr Gymnastics - a fabulous indoor recreation spot. This is a great local business, with multiple locations in the Capital City. We have found the industrial park location to be an efficient and well run operation. Their staff are very good, and offer great client service. The staff seem to be genuinely excited about their work and fully engaged with the kids. Both of our boys, as well as our Fancy Nancy daughter have thoroughly enjoyed weekend morning gymnastics instructional programs. They loved their instructors! The instructors present well organized programs, with a strong physical education curriculum. They have all of the gymnastic apparatus' you would expect and the equipment is safe and recent. The staff do a great job of integrating exercise and learning in a fun environment. The facility is very clean and the attitude of the staff reflect professionalism. They are a great option for snow & PD days, as they offer drop-in playtimes. I have no hesitation in highly recommending Starr Gymnastics. They have a lot of services to offer including: - instruction classes for all ages, including aspiring adult gymnasts - birthday parties - seasonal camps 17/30 - Yelp Ottawa's 30 Day!!

My wife was fortunate to discover this local gem on a handmade flyer at the local rink. It was…read moreperfect timing, as we were on the lookout for entertaining kid's activities during this year's Christmas holidays. This is a small but stupendous local business. Located in a quiet home studio in Findlay Creek, MasterZ Studio offers art classes all year round. It is a small business that excels in providing a friendly and safe environment for kids to learn new skills while building their confidence in drawing, painting, sketch, watercolour, crafts, etc. Wei Zheng, an artist and teacher, freelance Illustrator, Graphic Designer, provides superior client service. Our three children thoroughly enjoyed the Christmas themed arts & craft class. The art class was professional, well organized and presented in a fun manner. There was an abundance of supplies, in a meticulously clean studio - my wife was worried about the carnage my kids might have left in her pristine house. Our children were definitely art inspired through a variety of media. The value for the dollar was exceptional. MasterZ Studio offers arts & craft classes & camps during: - PD days - March Break - Summer Camp MasterZ Studios also has creative and special arts & craft birthday party offerings for kids. While it is a home based business, it is very clean and professional. I have no hesitation in highly recommending this relatively new & upcoming small business. 18/30 - Yelp Ottawa's 30 Day Challenge!!

We're out of towners, and we were looking for a fun kid-friendly indoor spot to play on a rainy…read moreweekday. This place came up in a Google search because it was fairly close by, and we appreciated that adults were not charged admission. The play area had slides, climbing zones, ziplines, tricycles, and bouncy mats. My older kids especially liked the zipline and my younger went for the bouncing cushion. It was a good variety of activities. There is also a little café, lots of seating areas for parents, and wifi access. The arcade games, which you had to buy additional tokens for, were quite amusing as well. Each arcade required about 2 tokens (equivalent to 2 quarters) and these were nicely age-appropriate for the kids, mostly aim/ball-throwing-type games. The basketball game kept getting stuck, but the girl behind the desk was sweet about fixing it and reimbursing me for my lost tokens. My kids then enjoyed picking out their "prizes" (e.g. plastic junk) from the cases. Overall, it was not "cheap" per se ($36+ tax for my 3 monkeys plus another $5 for arcade tokens) but my kids had a blast here for an entire morning and it was a bit of a treat to do something different. I appreciated that Monkey Around had a mix of things to do for various ages, and everyone had fun.

Sent my High Fuctioning Autistic son to Monkey Around Camp - NOT INCLUSIVE…read more Over the last 3 years my family has spent over $2000 here on memberships, casual day care, birthday party and camps. 15 July 2019 I was called because my son was having a tantrum that included screaming and throwing chairs. When I arrived he was upset and wanted to go home. He hold me that another kid was scaring him so he got upset. I explained to the staff that it is easy to tell when he is getting upset and he can be redirected easily I also provided them with8 the same document that I gave them weeks ago in preparation for camp that includes all of his behaviours and strategies to deal with them. Before I left I ensured my son was settled into new group that was run by a counsellor that he is very familiar with. 16 July 2019 I called the camp to set my son up with tokens for after camp and was directed to the owner, he proceeded to explain to me that he was about to call me regarding my son's behaviour. He told me that my son had drug another child into the bathroom and then started punching the child. I told the owner that I realize that my son is not an Angel but this doesn't sound right, he just does not drag kids around....he's 5. The owner told me he was unsure as the event was not witnessed and all they could do was go by what the other child said (my son will not produce a what happened story when he is upset so of course he didn't defend himself). So my son is being removed from camp due to an un-witnessed event on the word of another 4 or 5 year old child???? When I arrived at Monkey Around to pick my son up I immediately noticed the mark on his face and requested the accident report....I was told that no one was aware of an accident (my son is very sensitive to pain, if another child hurt him that can send him spiralling out of control). He said that he had no idea and that it was not witnessed..... On the next note he said that he did not see on the incident report where it was circled that actually the staff member did witness the event..... So now we are at that a staff member witnessed my son hitting the child.... His words were the we need to remove the problem from camp. Later my son told me another child punched him in the face and that made him really mad, he was unable to tell me what happened next but I assume he hit back (which I know is not acceptable either) there is NO WAY he just dragged a kid into the bathroom to punch him, my son doesn't hide his aggression he just lashes out (which is preventable with SUPERVISION NOT not 1 to 1 necessarily just simple redirection). Again I know my son is not perfect but this is too much from a camp that claims to be inclusive. THE OWNER dumped my son and therefore my family just like that.

I love this place. Well-appointed gym, huge indoor salt-water pool, very friendly and helpful…read morestaff. You don't have to be Jewish to join, open to all. Lots of free parking. Pricing is very competitive. Ottawa's best-kept secret!

From the owner: The Soloway JCC is home to a first rate fitness centre with expert personal trainers and over 30…read morefree fitness classes per week. We offer a variety of fitness options for exercise enthusiasts of all levels including SpinFit, Bootcamp, Kettlebells, Yoga and Pilates. We also offer specialty fitness programs for youth and teens as well as Heart Wise Exercise Programs, safe and effective fitness classes for people with cardiac disease. Our indoor salt water pool is a great place to swim laps, take part in an Aquafit class, play with the family or just relax in the whirlpool. In the summer, spend the day by our outdoor pool. The SJCC's full size gymnasium is equipped with basketball nets and has squash and racquetball courts. More than just a fitness centre the SJCC offers a full gamut of educational and cultural programs for the entire family including Summer Camps, and After School Programs for children and language, dance, art and music for adults.

Really fun and chill place to hang out and get some exercise in. Staff are friendly and helpful…read morewith signing in.

This place is always so much fun. The facility is huge, so the walls, bouldering areas and routes…read moreare diverse with a wide range of difficulty levels. For first timers wanting to climb the rope routes, they have to come with a partner and take a free introductory belaying course. The staff are incredibly helpful and pleasant to train with. For people wanting to pay a little less and avoid rope routes, they can opt for the bouldering routes scattered throughout the gym. My favourite is this cave like area, even if I'm usually not experienced enough to get through its routes. This isn't just a place for adults to get fit or hang out with friends. I actually see a lot of young children with their parents. I think rock climbing is an excellent activity that kids naturally take to and it also helps develop their confidence, fitness, problem solving skills and trust of their parents if they're belaying on the roped routes. The prices are fairly high if you only go casually and have no gear. The day pass is $12 + $7 for full equipment rental. However, if you go often, the membership prices are: 1 Month Membership $65 3 Month Membership $175 6 Month Membership $300 12 Month Membership $450 The location is a hassle to get to if you travel by bus.