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Kids Obstacle Course Fitness Classes in Arlington Heights & Libertyville, IL
Looking for lively kids’ fitness classes near Chicago, Illinois? Our after-school program keeps children fit and entertained. Hot Ground Gym’s Junior Boots™ kids' fitness training classes combine obstacle negotiation with team-building challenges that keep kids engaged throughout the entire class.
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Junior Boots™ Exercise Classes & Kids After School Programs Near Chicago, IL
Junior Boots™, our military-inspired kids’ obstacle course, and team-building classes were created by veterans to teach kids valuable life skills. We offer a powerful obstacle challenge experience for kids centered around physical, mental, and character development. We give children a structured, safe and fun environment to learn and interact with one another, developing core skills like collaboration, discipline, confidence, and creativity.
Our 45-minute fitness classes for kids offer unique lifeskills and character-building experience in an inspiring environment that encourages maximum effort. You’ll find us in Arlington Heights and Libertyville, near Palatine, Wheeling, Buffalo Grove, Vernon Hills, Grayslake, and Mundelein.
Our 45-minute fitness classes for kids offer unique lifeskills and character-building experience in an inspiring environment that encourages maximum effort. You’ll find us in Arlington Heights and Libertyville, near Palatine, Wheeling, Buffalo Grove, Vernon Hills, Grayslake, and Mundelein.
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About Our Junior Boots™ Kids’ Fitness Classes Near Chicago
Don’t worry, our one-of-a-kind child fitness obstacle course classes are not a “boot camp,” but a high-energy, disciplined, engaging, and fun environment to learn in.
Each training session is highly structured and extremely engaging, aimed at teaching physical fitness, obstacle negotiation, and instilling positive group interactions. Activities during our classes focus on logistical movement, creative thinking, construction, and role-play rescue missions.
Each training session is highly structured and extremely engaging, aimed at teaching physical fitness, obstacle negotiation, and instilling positive group interactions. Activities during our classes focus on logistical movement, creative thinking, construction, and role-play rescue missions.
Our after-school kids’ fitness classes are divided into 3 age groups and consist of indoor obstacle course fitness activities and team-building challenges that are designed to strengthen the physical, mental and emotional grit of children. The themes of the class change every week and include some of the below:
- Rope courses that involve pulling, dragging, hoisting, climbing, repelling, and knot-tying.
- "Target Practice" weeks with a hand-eye developing theme such as dart, ball, ring, and knife throwing.
- Tires, medicine balls, "carts", grappling hooks, and "pipes" themed classes.
- Role-play rescue themes.
- “Adventure-inspired” Obstacle Course themed classes.
Check Out Some Videos From Our After-School Activities for Kids Near Chicago
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Age Groups for Our Junior Boots™ Classes
K-2 grade
ALPHA COMPANY CLASS
Grades K-2nd. This fitness class is dynamic and concise, ensuring eager young children are engaged and moving quickly.
3-5 grade
BRAVO COMPANY CLASS
Older and faster. Similar to parkour for kids, higher levels of physical demand in class, exposure to more diverse obstacles and peer problem-solving skills, all in a faster-paced environment.
6-8 GRADE
CHARLIE COMPANY CLASS
Oldest and strongest. Higher levels of physical demands. Gym obstacles are more diverse and challenging, and the problem-solving scenarios are much tougher.
Junior boots™ Rank Structure
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Children Earn Training Rank Patches
A student's current rank in the Junior Boots™ exercise training program is displayed by a Velcro patch that is located on the right sleeve of their uniform (t-shirt).
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With a Higher Class Rank Comes Higher Responsibility
As students progress through the ranks of HGG, they will be showcased as good examples of conduct, fitness abilities, and understanding to newer students. Becoming a positive example to new students, to their family & friends, and to their community is the goal for the HGG Rank Patch Structure.
The Rank & Phases of Our Junior Boots™ After-School Activities for Kids Near Chicago
Red Phase
Obstacle Course Fitness & Discipline
White Phase
Teamwork & Problem Solving
Blue Phase
Leadership
Gold Phase
Junior Instructor
- Red Phase: Obstacle Course Fitness & DisciplineA student's beginning. Their goal is to develop a “training mindset” and grow every time they attend class. Red Phase is promoted during class, and after time requirements are met in their current rank (~2 months per).
- White Phase: Teamwork & Problem SolvingTheir goal is to develop peer problem-solving techniques that are displayed during the teamwork “missions” of class. The White Phase is promoted during a “Rank Test Event.” A private event that is by invitation only, typically held every 2 months.
- Blue Phase: LeadershipTheir goal is to develop and display good leadership traits during fitness obstacle course training and especially during “missions.” The Blue Phase is also promoted at “Rank Test Events.”
- Gold Phase: Junior InstructorA student's final phase. The goal is to develop knowledge, confidence, and the ability to teach others what they have learned during our youth fitness classes. “Everyone can do, not everyone can teach.” The Gold Phase is promoted either at a “Rank Test Event” or meritoriously through exceptional conduct and assistance rendered during classes.
Why Choose Our Arlington Heights & Libertyville Youth Fitness Classes?
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Hot Ground Gym’s Junior Boots™ obstacle course program cultivates engaging learning environments that promote the following:
- Focus, Concentration, and Spatial Awareness:Our fun indoor obstacle course for kids requires participants to focus on the challenging task ahead of them. Through trial and error, kids improve their physical health, as well as their spatial awareness and flexibility.
- Peer Cooperation:Kids shed “social awkwardness” while offering their creative ideas and completing inspiring team-building “Missions.”
- Gain Confidence:Each time a child overcomes an obstacle, their self-confidence increases. In that way, our sessions act as a healthy self-esteem-building class for children.
- Develop Perseverance:While not strictly activities for discipline, through failing and succeeding on our obstacle course and Missions, kids learn self-discipline and their perseverance pays off.
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2023 Children's Obstacle Course Class Schedule
Tuesdays - Fridays
Saturdays
Alpha company class
grades k-2
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
bravo company class
grades 3-5
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
charlie company class
grades 6+
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Kids Obstacle Course Pricing
Hot Ground Gym’s scheduling is flexible, allowing members to choose to attend any day in the schedule each week. Our after-school program cost per child depends on how many classes they wish to attend. We are pleased to offer sibling, family, military, and first responder discounts :)
RECURRING MEMBERSHIP (MONTHLY)
Once a Week $90per month
Twice a week $145per month
Thrice a Week $180per month
Arlington Heights
Book Free trial classTwice a week $145per month
Thrice a Week $180per month
Arlington Heights
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Once a Week $90per month
Twice a week $145per month
Thrice a Week $180per month
Arlington Heights
Class Enrollment Twice a week $145per month
Thrice a Week $180per month
Arlington Heights
Once a Week $90per month
Twice a week $145per month
Thrice a Week $180per month
Libertyville
Book Free Trial class Twice a week $145per month
Thrice a Week $180per month
Libertyville
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Once a Week $90per month
Twice a week $145per month
Thrice a Week $180per month
Libertyville
Class Enrollment Twice a week $145per month
Thrice a Week $180per month
Libertyville
Pass-based membership (Punch card)
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5 Session pass
$150expires after 3 months
10 session pass
$275expires after 6 months
Arlington Heights
Book free trial class $150expires after 3 months
10 session pass
$275expires after 6 months
Arlington Heights
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5 Session pass
$150expires after 3 months
10 session pass
$275expires after 6 months
Arlington Heights
Class Enrollment $150expires after 3 months
10 session pass
$275expires after 6 months
Arlington Heights
5 Session pass
$150expires after 3 months
10 session pass
$275expires after 6 months
Libertyville
Book free trial class$150expires after 3 months
10 session pass
$275expires after 6 months
Libertyville
5 Session pass
$150expires after 3 months
10 session pass
$275expires after 6 months
Libertyville
Class Enrollment$150expires after 3 months
10 session pass
$275expires after 6 months
Libertyville
Contact Our Obstacle Course Gym Near Chicago, IL
Let your kid join in the fun at our fitness center located in Arlington Heights & Libertyville, Illinois!
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Hot Ground Gym® Libertyville, IL
1950 US-45, Libertyville, IL 60048
Hot Ground Gym® Arlington Heights
8 W College Dr, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, USA
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Ready to play on our obstacle course gym near Chicago? Join our kids’ fitness classes in Arlington Heights and Libertyville, close by to Palatine, Grayslake, Wheeling, Vernon Hills, Buffalo Grove, and Mundelein.
FAQ About Our Kids Classes
Is there an open gym time where we can drop in?
Unfortunately, no. Although HGG is open to the public and parents, our services are attended by prior arrangement only. We do not offer an open gym or free-play time. We can, however, schedule you for a free trial class or a team-building event.
Will the fitness obstacle course training prepare my child for an obstacle course race or event?
Absolutely! If you let us know you and your child are preparing for a race/event, we will give you a little extra assistance ;)
When do you offer classes?
Tuesdays - Fridays starting at 4:30pm, and Saturdays starting at 9am.
Are your classes for kids a "boot camp"?
Not really. Boot camp has a different meaning for us. We do, however, call our kids' program Junior Boots™. Our amazing classes are 45 minutes long, change every week, and consist of obstacle course negotiation, coordination and balance skills, exercise instruction, and team-building challenges. Far too much fun to call it a “boot camp” ;)
What clothes and shoes do children need for youth fitness classes?
Your child should wear comfortable gym clothing that allows for maximum movement flexibility and trainers that have a good grip so that they can jump, swing, climb and move their body with confidence on our obstacle course.
Are your obstacle course classes the same as parkour?
While we share the use of obstacle negotiation as a platform for “training” on our obstacle course in Chicago, our classes are not the same as parkour. Each activity in our gym classes for kids is specifically structured to achieve individual and team-building benefits that differ from the goals of parkour.
