We did the parkour class. We quit after 2 sessions because there was simply too much sitting still…read morefor a 4 year old. At the last class, class started over 10 minutes late. I watched as my son sat on the mat for 12, 7, and 8 minutes. For other portions, they were in the back room where I couldn't see them. My son told me that in the back room they played the hold still game where if you moved you were bopped (not hard) on the head. He is 4 years old and wants to move. He barely moved in the 1 hour class (mostly just jumping over some walls). Our experience certainly doesn't match the class description. We do gymnastics at Minnetonka High School and various other programs and have had much better experiences than at Laketown. My son loves those classes but was bored at Laketown.

I recently found out about Laketown Gymnastics when I was looking to sign up my son (4 years) for a…read moregymnastics class in the area. I ended up going all the way to Excelsior to community ed which was basically a tiny room in a school basement with some mats and it was expensive. Little did I know there was this amazing gym in the area. A neighbor let me know about open gym for toddlers Mondays and Fridays 11:15-12:15pm for $5. I took my son on a Friday and found out how amazing this place is. It's a HUGE full gymnastics center complete with vaults, tons of balance beams, trampolines, foam pits, and miles of mats and bouncing floors. It's a great place for kids to let off steam. They also have classes for all ages which are very reasonable (the same as I paid for my silly community ed class). If your even near the area check it out for open gym or inquire about class, it's a really cool place.

We came here for a kids birthday party. It was an interesting twist on the usual play space. Lots…read moreof stuff to climb on and run around on, plus they had some staff there helping the kids climb on things and help the parents keep an eye on things. The hosts of the party reserved the whole place, so we had it to ourselves, so I am not sure how rowdy it gets when there are more people there. After the energy was burned off, they had a table and chairs set up and the pizza, cake, and juice boxes were rolled out. We had a good time. There is also plenty of parking out front, too.

I was excited to try here: we used to go to Midwest Gymnastics and I assumed it would be similar. I…read morewas wrong. The spaces are so tiny and the obstacles are exactly what they provide in the $30 parks and rec classes (which we loved! But expected way more from an actual gymnastics place). Like a tunnel we already have in our basement, a tiny tumble mat, cones. It's also MASSIVELY overcrowded in the parent space like truly impossible to navigate. Sign up for the parks & rec classes if you want this vibe they're way better: cheaper, smaller classes & more space, and better teachers.

PARENTS BEWARE!!!…read more Midwest Gymnastics is not a safe environment for children. Understaffed, staff that are not attentive, and owners that only care about making themselves known and making money. With multiple staff members that have open SafeSport allegations and investigations for verbal and physical abuse. As well as staff members that are too busy watching their phones instead of watching for the safety of gymnasts. Midwest staff members also have multiple past investigations and allegations of abuse, bullying, and unsafe conditions. I would also recommend to be weary of ownership - Jess Graba was Ali's coach from the age of 4 and up and now they are married, sounds like the perfect example of "grooming" While there are some good athletes that have come from Midwest, I would recommend doing your research on the history of the gym, it's owners, and past events that have occured.

I signed up for the toddlers and tykes class because I wanted my son to have an opportunity to work…read moreon gross motor skills and to do something different. In my mind this was going to be more like gymboree style where we do a lot of floor stuff and just working on moving bodies around. Instead I think this is a class for people who REALLY want their kids to get into gymnastics and potentially become an Olympic gymnast. The class is split up into three rotations. The first is floor exercises such as walking across low beams, hoping along tape (etc.). You then move into bars. Kids are suppose to crab walk across bars, flip over the bars, and do other quite complicated gymnastic moves on bars not on the ground. The class ends with trampoline skills. Personally, I found the class not really geared towards toddlers. The class says it is for 18 months - three year olds, but I couldn't imagine taking my child in at 18 months to this class. I watch the coach telling us what they wanted the kids to do some of these times and my jaw hits the floor. They are asking them to do handstands by putting hands down and walking their feet up mats, do specific types of jumps on trampolines, do flips over bars, etc. Like real gymnastic moves. Some of the kids were able to do it, but for most they just play and run around. I kind of wish the class was more welcoming and open to people who aren't hardcore gymnasts. The instructors were nice enough. I think one of the challenges with working with this age group is you have to be the right person to do it. I used to work as a camp counselor for many years, and I totally knew I wasn't the prek/k group counselor material. The instructor is basically just walks us through each exercise then lets us have at it. She gives some praise every once and a while, but that is about it. No real hands on help with some of the more complicated moves or modifications for kiddos not ready to do back rolls and crab walks across parallel bars. I also have found the front office to be a bit unwelcoming. My first day there I came in and no one was working the front desk. I had no idea where I was going or what I was doing. Someone finally showed up, but paid no attention to me. There is no hello, goodbye, or have a nice day. I think if you are serious about gymnastics, this place is great. If you just want your kid to have some fun, burn off some energy, and work on gross motor skills, maybe look elsewhere.

Master Boltz,…read more Thank you, Ms. Kailey, and Mr. Tyson for a memorable birthday party for my son! He thoroughly enjoyed his day running through the obstacle course! The cake cutting with the sword was in true Boltz family martial arts style. We loved it. Thank you!

What started out as a summer camp option for our very active 1st grader has turned into a 2-3x/week…read morecommitment for him to continue working on his confidence and his self control while also learning Taekwondo. The staff is great with him. They get that he needs some extra encouragement to focus and they find ways to make it happen. When he failed one of his challenges, he was heartbroken, but Master Boltz talked to him afterwards to let him know it was okay and how he could improve. Mike engages him in each class, works so hard to keep him focused, and provides so much encouragement among the way. He's going to summer camp again this summer, and we're signing up his little brother to start Little Dragons in the fall. We're big fans and would recommend The Gym to anyone.

Please note this space has moved to the old roller rink in St. Louis park. This new space is…read moreperfect with plenty of parking and of course plenty of space for gymnastics. My twins are enrolled in their toddler class and love it (mainly because they get to do the trampoline twice). The teachers are engaging and the activities are challenging but fun. Classes are hard to get into, but waitlists do work!! So get on that waitlist!

We love this place! My 4yo has so much fun! Love the…read moreoverall atmosphere and vibe - relaxed but structured and great exercise for my daughter.

Coaches are great, club director is . Great place for the girl's to learn about skills and develop…read moretheir volleyball career.

Vital is a club for your daughter if you like coaches that play favorites and a completely…read moreunresponsive owner. My daughter has played in several clubs in the Twin Cities and this was the worst hands down. There is no way my daughter will play for Vital again.

Came for an 8 year old birthday party and had a fun time! This is a pretty new facility, so all the…read moreequipment space is very clean. The staff were helpful in guiding the kids and keeping them entertained with course. For parties you get 1 hour on the courses and then 45 minutes in the party room for cake & presents. There's also a play area and arcade area for the kids to do some free play. No coins needed for the old school video games. You can also bring g your own cake/food for the guests. It is in a random office looking building and it's at the end of the parking lot. It can be tough to give the first time you visit.

I took my child here for a birthday party, and it is the coolest place! There is a whole ninja…read morewarrior course, plus like a small indoor playground. My daughter had a great time; during the birthday party the kids were led through a whole course and loved getting their energy out. They also have a private room for the treats portion of the party. I highly recommend them!

Great place!Clean and friendly environment and lots of different classes and camps for kids to…read moreenjoy.There a sitting area for parents which is fantastic! Irenea whose the owner is a darling and very helpful.Amanda is great at the front desk too!!

My 9 year old has been going here since she was 3. For everything....Open gym, summer camp,…read moreno-school days, sleepovers, birthday parties...she can't get enough of it and absolutely loves this place. They are awesome! She is now in competitive gymnastics but we have done everything here and it's always a great experience.