Kids Intro Drop In Classes are offered for Ages 3.5-17. They are run very much like our other classes, but the groups are slightly less stringent age wise, and are for athletes who want to try out Parkour for the first time. This lesson plan will stay the same each week, and each class has multiple coaches to allow for segmentation during the class. These classes run out of our Original Space. When attending, please use our entrance at the back of the building on the left hand side, across from the Fitness Depot.

If your kids have been to classes before but are unable to attend every week, please see our current term schedule, as there are select regularly scheduled classes that offer drop in spots!

Adult Drop In Classes are offered primarily for athletes 18+ who are new to Parkour who would like some help getting started! Adult Drop In Classes are offered during the first hour of Adult Open Gym. This class provides a relaxed atmosphere where technique is built up methodically. Since adult open gym is for 13+, those 13+ can attend, but there are other class options available for ages 13-17. Following the class, athletes are encouraged to stay for the remainder of Open Gym.

Open Gym times are a period of supervised unstructured time where athletes can play or practice their skills in the gym! We offer Kids, All Ages & Adult Open Gym Times.

All Ages Open Gym is primarily for athletes ages 6 and up (adults included!), however, athletes ages 3-5 can attend WITH an adult who is directly supervising & assisting them on equipment and with any toileting needs that arise. Athletes under 5 must participate with an accompanying adult at all times. Adults assisting with young children do not require additional payment, but a waiver must be completed for anyone using our equipment. If the adult attending is participating rather than assisting a young child, payment will be required. Adults assisting a young child to participate will be loaned a white bracelet for the duration of Open Gym to indicate they are doing so, rather than attending as a paid participant!

We ask that any athletes who have received their level bracelet from classes please wear it to Open Gym times, as this will assist our coaches in monitoring Open Gym as best as possible. In particular if an athlete is level 3 or higher, it is what will indicate what they are allowed to do in the gym! Even if they are level 1, this lets our coaches know that they have taken at least some Classes and are more familiar with the gym.

Stay & Play is very similar to All Ages Open Gym, but the minimum age allowed is lower. Athletes can play on the equipment or practice their skills without the structure of classes! Stay & Play is primarily for ages 6 and up, however, athletes ages 18 months + can attend WITH an adult who is directly supervising & assisting them on equipment and with any toileting needs that arise. Athletes under 5 must participate with an accompanying adult at all times.

Adult Open Gym is for athletes ages 13+. We ask that athletes under 18 who have received a level bracelet from classes please wear it while participating in Open Gym!

Nerf Drop Ins are a time where kids can sign up and play Nerf in the gym without attending a party or camp! Use of our blasters, darts & goggles is provided. Nerf Drop Ins are primarily intended for ages 6+ (adults can play too!), but kids ages 5+ can participate with an accompanying adult's assistance. We find kids under 6 struggle to operate the blasters, and we want to make sure everyone has fun! Nerf Drop Ins are run out of our original space. When attending, please use our entrance at the back of the building on the left hand side, across from the Fitness Depot.

 While we do not screen at the door, please self screen and refrain from attending if you are sick! Thank you for respecting the health & safety of everyone at Playgrounds.

FAQ

Do I need to register ahead of time? - We highly suggest you do! Pre-registering is the only way to guarantee a spot in the program you wish to attend, and we love to know you will be joining us!

What should we wear/bring? - Clothes you can move in (no jeans or hanging jewellery), indoor shoes, and a labelled water bottle.

When should we arrive? - Please arrive no more than 5 minutes before your scheduled program, to allow for cleaning time and smooth transitions from the previous program.

Where do we pick up/drop off? - For Kids Intro Drop In Classes & Nerf Drop Ins, please arrive at our side entrance as intro classes are run in our original space. This entrance is located around the left hand side of the building at the back, directly across from the fitness depot. There is a "Playgrounds" sign right above the door. We will open the garage door at the start and end of programs (depending on the weather, the door may be left open during the programs as well). For Open Gym times (all age types) & Adult Drop In Classes, please enter at our door at the front of the building.

Are masks required? - Masks are not currently required, but can be worn if preferred.

Can parents stay during programs? - Yes! As described above, certain programs require an adult to stay & supervise, or directly assist in their child while they are participating. There is no additional charge for adults who are attending to supervise, however, anyone using the equipment must complete a waiver. Adults participating in All Ages Open Gym or Nerf Drop Ins who are not supervising/assisting a child due to age restrictions will require payment. We do have chairs available for parents who wish to stay, but seating is limited and on a first come first serve basis. 

Can I take photos or videos of my child during Open Gym? - We ask that you are considerate of the privacy of others when filming, photographing or posting images/video of your children online that contain images of other people. We completely understand the desire to share your child's experiences in Parkour with your social circle, or wanting to have photos & videos of them participating for your own memories. Due to the nature of our programs, it is tricky to obtain images & video that do not contain other children. Please ask the parents around you first, and block out faces of those you don't know when posting to social media. There may be some folks who are not okay having their child captured at all; we ask in this circumstance you ensure any photos or videos do not contain their child in particular. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation when capturing your child's awesome moves on camera!

Refund & cancellation policies:  

Playgrounds reserves the right to cancel or change program times due to insufficient numbers, as well as make changes necessary in order to comply with any imposed Covid-19 restrictions. Notice will be provided to those affected in advance. If a class is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, we will offer a full refund or credit for remaining classes if there are no suitable substitute class times. 

For Drop In Classes, Open Gym or other program refund requests: refunds requested more than 48 hours before the class or program will be issued less a 15% admin fee. No refunds will be issued if the refund request is within 48 hours of the scheduled class or program. If you wish to reschedule a booked Drop In Class, Nerf Drop In, Stay & Play or Open Gym, please contact us with as much advance notice as possible, and we will do our best to accommodate your request. 

Reservations for Open Gym and Stay & Play made with Open Gym 10 passes can be self-cancelled up to 24 hours in advance, which will return the pass to the account. Within 24 hours of the scheduled program, the pass cannot be returned to the account and will be considered used. 

Classes & programs cancelled due to extreme weather, as well as classes & programs missed for personal non-emergency reasons will not be rescheduled or refunded. 

For more information on our policies, please see kwplaygrounds.ca/policies

Still have questions? Email us at info@kwplaygrounds.ca!