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About Us
What we do
Gym Kids Enrichment is a program designed for preschool children to be active and have fun!
Gym Kids provides physical education at the preschool level by using movement, music and games. We encourage children to learn healthy habits while getting exercise.
Through our custom class design, we introduce sports training such as basketball, soccer, baseball, tennis and golf.
Program Benefits
Gym Kids promotes exercise and healthy choices. Children will develop social skills like cooperation, teamwork and following directions. They will also gain gross motor skills such as strength, balance, endurance, and hand-eye coordination.
Gym Kids can be offered at preschools, daycares and sports complexes.
We can be a part of special events and have fundraising options available to support your center.
Class Options
Gym Kids takes place at your location and provides all of the equipment for each class.
There is flexibility in scheduling. You decide the time frame and frequency of classes at your location. For example, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, etc.
Gym Kids can be offered during school hours or as an extension of the school day.
Classes range from 30-60 minutes and can be funded by your center or parent funded.
Class Design
Classes are tailored to the needs of each location.
Our fun class themes allow children to use their imagination while getting exercise. Some themes offered include: Healthy Hearts, Winter Fun, Beach Party, Basketball Skills, Mighty Machines, Soccer Skills, Community Service, Outer Space, Tennis & Golf, etc. Gym kids has themes for holidays too!
We incorporate relays, parachutes, obstacle courses, weights/resistance bands, noodles, balls and all types of fun and interactive equipment and toys in our classes.
What Preschools are saying about Gym Kids
"Gym Kids Enrichment is an amazing program! Our preschool has enjoyed
having Coach Kelly for both after school programs and summer camp.
Coach Kelly provided an affordable, fun, age appropriate and engaging
program which encouraged our students to be physically active. The best
part of each enrichment session was hearing the children's laughter. We
look forward to our next Gym Kids class!"
Mary G.
Director-My Father's World Preschool
"This year St. Mark’s Day School has had the pleasure of including Kelly’s much-loved enrichment program, Gym Kids. This program has proven to be an invaluable addition to our preschool's curriculum. It offers a unique and engaging approach to physical education for children, fostering not only their physical development but also promoting social skills, teamwork, and a love for an active lifestyle."
Jennifer R.
Director - St. Mark's Day School
"Coach Kelly has extraordinary interactions with the children, she is one of the kindest, most patient teachers I have ever seen. She talks at their level and works with children one on one to help them understand the lesson."
Samantha C.
Director - Joyful Noise Preschool
Kelly Mertel Gym Kids Enrichment Owner
Welcome to Gym Kids!
Thank you for visiting Gym Kids Enrichment! We have so many new and exciting opportunities for preschool children to have fun while getting some exercise. Learning to be active at a young age is so important for children to grow into healthy adults.
We are currently scheduling classes for the 2025-2026 school year!