Junior Gym552

"Fitness must be fun," is the motto of Junior Gym, a San Mateo children's fitness center that is much-loved by Peninsula parents looking for a way to wear out their kids. Besides gymnastics classes, it offers a range of drop-off programs, birthday parties, and open gym play time.

Classes: Kids six-36 months can launch their active lifestyle with parent/toddler movement classes while kids three and older can take non-competitive gymnastics. Young athletes over four years old enjoy sport skills class, learning the fundamental skills of baseball, soccer, basketball, football, volleyball, and golf.

Drop-off Programs: Junior Gym also has a number of programs that let parents take a break while their tikes tumble. Terrific Tots is a year-round, half-day program for three to five-year-olds that features a fitness class, along with music, circle time, free play, crafts, and stories. To participate in Terrific Tots, your family must be a member of Junior Gym (annual membership of $50). Instructors are Pediatric First Aid and CPR certified. The gym also offers summer day camps. Call for more information.

Birthday Parties: Reserve all 4,600 square feet of Junior Gym for your guests and let the staff take care of everything from music and gymnastics to games and cake.

Open Gym Come by and play on a drop-in basis Mon-Fri 12n-1pm. Free for members, $5 for guests.