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September 2023 by Marcy Winograd
As a grandmother of two young children, I am thrilled to take the little ones to My Gym in Santa Barbara, a jewel of a resource run by Charles, a man with a vision and understanding of child development. .Once at My Gym, the kids kick off their session with circle time of stretches, dances and skill practice, followed by activities that change virtually every ten minutes. From mini-zip lining to swinging in animal-shaped swings to balancing on boards, the kids pack in a lot of activities, all leading to independent time where the adults sit back and the children develop their inner resources, exploring a tub of toys, including the teapot my grandson loves to use to pour imaginary tea.Following independent time, the session comes to a close, again in the circle, with a puppet show, in which Charles or Quinn or another talented kids coach tells a story with colorful animal puppets before leading the tykes in the "Time to Say Good-Bye Song" hands waving and kids ready to dart over to get their hands stamped with little animal figures.Fun!
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July 2023 by Marcy W.
Fabulous gym for children! I take my two-year old grandson to My Gym in Santa Barbara twice a week for an hour of circle time with group leg stretches, dances and puppetry, as well as free play during which kids practice climbing walls, jumping on trampolines and swinging in animal-shaped characters. Charles, Quinn, Grace, the whole staff is spectacular, super helpful and supportive of all the kids, setting aside "independent time" where the staff brings out a huge bag of toys and asks the parents/guardians to step back to encourage the children to play on their own and develop their inner resources.My 6-year-old grandson also loves My Gym, as the classes for older kids give them a taste of surfing, balancing their body on a large cushion roll. Cowabunga! I love My Gym!
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March 2023 by Nick DeProspero
Coach Charles is the best. All the staff are friendly as well. Fun games, safe and our kids enjoys himself thoroughly.
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February 2023 by Christian Menard
Our kids love it, get great exercise, socialization and fine motor development. Pricing is very reasonable and worth every penny. The facility is kept very clean, staff is very professional, and activities are engaging. The owner Charles cares deeply about our community and puts others first.
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December 2022 by Leana F
Had our daughters joint birthday party there and it was awesome! Coach Jack and Grace kept the energy up and activities moving. We just had to show up with snacks and cupcakes, and they took care of all the rest. We had a somewhat large age range in guests 4 - 10 years old and the activities still were engaging for all ages. We upgraded from the Delux Party package to make it 2 hours versus 1.5 hours, and we’re glad we did do it worked out better for parents to just drop off their kids rather than stick around. It’s somewhat pricey but they give you a great experience. Our girls loved it all!
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December 2022 by Annette Scofield
We love MyGym! My son absolutely enjoys every class and practice and play. Coach Charles really knows how to make every class a positive, engaging experience. I love that the staff here knows all the kiddos names and always makes an effort to make them feel special and help them grow their confidence. I appreciate how clean and organized the entire place is and all the safety precautions the staff takes to make sure the children are in a safe environment. The PNO’s they host every month are a bonus and I love the excitement in my sons face when he gets to come to class. Thank you coach Charles and staff for investing in our children!
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November 2022 by susan nolan
I have taken all 6 of our grandchildren to MY GYM, beginning in 2007. They now range in age from 2 1/2 - 19 years. Always the highlight of their day and mine too...forever memories.
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November 2022 by Adriana S.
Staff is great! Kind, patient, caring. Owner is amazing. You can tell he loves what he does!!! Monthly membership is necessary for weekly classes; you also get access to daily practice and plays. I love this place but more importantly my child loves this place. Little piece of peace in the hectic pace of the everyday race.
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October 2022 by Stacey Schiff
I cannot say enough good things about My Gym. We have been coming here for six years. I started with my son when he was an infant, and now take my daughter. There is singing, dancing, gymnastics, puppet shows, toys, etc. There are so many skills that the kids practice each class. It’s such a good time, and we all love it. Not to mention, I met two of my best friends in My Gym when my son was a baby. We have had birthday parties there, and date nights. Charles is AWESOME and so good with the kids. It’s always clean, conveniently located, has parking, and fair prices. Try it, you won’t regret it!!
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October 2022 by Adriana Sanchez
Mother of 5. I wish we knew about this place for all of my children. My youngest daughter has been attending classes almost a year and we love it!!!!! Everyone is so kind and professional. My Gym makes it easy with one low monthly fee it includes weekly classes and unlimited practice and plays. We just had her 2nd birthday party there and Charles and his staff made her feel so special all of the kids and parents had a wonderful time. My first stress free party.
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July 2022 by Melanie Van Lieshout
Such an amazing space for children to grow more confident - physically and emotionally! The classes are really impressive, and the teachers keep the kids engaged the whole time.
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June 2022 by Nicole Hersh
We love My Gym, and are so happy they are back in Santa Barbara! The NEW LOCATION (2801 De La Vina) is smaller than the old location, but set up to maximize the space and is very clean. Charles and Jake do an amazing job with our class! They not only know all of the families and greet the kids by name every time they come in to the gym, but are also very prepared during the class and work well together. They know what's going on at all times, and communicate with each other and with the families in a positive way. My son is only 15 months and is nervous about going to other people, but Charles and Jake are patient with him and understanding and always focus on the positive.They do a great job cleaning and sanitizing after every class and even during class if they see a kid put something in their mouth. They also keep up with the local health guidelines and let every family decide what they are comfortable with (regarding masks and distancing).
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June 2022 by Kelly Holt
Not worth it. Smaller facility at 2801 De La Vina st. Not a lot of variety in activities for my 2-year-old. Each 50 minute class comes out to $30. Have to buy 4-course class package for $120. You have to attend to your child the whole time and cannot be on your phone. Automatic billing cycles can catch you by surprise. I was only planning on doing it for 1 month and was unaware of automatic billing and wound up paying for 3 months just to catch up with a whole months worth of missed classes. Wound up with a couple classes I was unable to make-up, so the whole thing really wasn't really worth it for me. Perhaps if they were more flexible with billing and make-ups this might have been a better experience. Also limited time slots available for each age group.
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June 2022 by Shannon Workman
We love our Sunday mornings at my gym! We have taken our 1 year old for a few months now and he always has a blast. The practice and plays are a great benefit as well. (An open gym time for free if you are enrolled in a class.)Plus the new location at 2801 De La vina is a great location to go straight to tj’s after our Sunday morning class and miss the crowds!
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June 2022 by Keyvan Safinya
MyGym is a positive environment that greatly encourages learning and growth! We have fun every time we go, with Coach Charles and Coach Jake. This review is for the MyGym location at 2801 De la Vina Street, Suite C, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105.