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October 2023 by Peter Bellert
Two thumbs up! We celebrated my son's 8th birthday there over the weekend, and the experience was exceptional. The team's outstanding customer service, from helping with setup to engaging the kids, made it the easiest and most enjoyable party we've ever had. Hot Ground Gym truly knows how to create a memorable and well-organized celebration. We highly recommend it!
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October 2023 by Laura Kowalski
Held my daughter’s 8th birthday party at HGG. The kids had a great time! They listened so attentively and powered through the obstacle courses. The best part was the team exercises. They carried my daughter on boards across the gym and lifted her above their heads in a kayak! Great things happen when you work together.
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October 2023 by Michelle Daley
We absolutely LOVE Hot Ground Gym!The classes teach our six year old son how to problem solve, how to rely on teamwork, and respect discipline. HGG has also given him an increased sense of confidence and focus! He looks forward to the sessions and looks up to the instructors. He says, “I want to be one of them some day!”Thank you HGG! We will keep coming back and would recommend it to anyone!
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October 2023 by Stephanie Berman
We had our sons 8th birthday party here over the weekend and it was amazing!! Easiest party I have ever thrown and the leaders were so helpful. They kept the kid engaged and having fun the whole time!!
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August 2023 by Kimberly Lyszczarczyk
I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the amazing camp experience over the past 2 weeks. My son has had nothing but glowing reviews of the activities, structure, and leadership at HGG. Quite honestly it is the ONLY thing that's ever managed to tire him out; he is quite the high energy kid! A couple days he actually came home and took a NAP!Every day he comes home raving about the obstacle courses, team challenges, and of course... Fridays (Nerf/water fun)! He honestly wishes it would never end- and it fills my heart with so much joy.What you've built is empowering, inspiring, and just plain awesome! I'm a huge proponent of teaching kids the importance of living a healthy lifestyle, and feel that your program is so valuable because it does so in a fun and engaging way.We will definitely be back for Jr. Boots classes and more!
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March 2023 by nechama perkins
My kids love hot ground gym! They have been going for years are never get tired of it because the missions and obstacles are constantly changing. Every class is carefully planned so that it builds on the skills they worked on the week before and the kids can really see the progress they're making. The instructors are very well trained and make a point of building a relationship with every child as well as their families. Every child is encouraged and taught based on their own capabilities and they leave class feeling accomplished (and tired!). In addition to the physical skills, they are constantly being taught to problem solve, use critical thinking and work together with other kids. As they get older and advance through the ranks, the kids start getting extra responsibilities such as leading missions and helping teach the younger kids. As a part of this they also work on public speaking and how to teach skills to kids of different ages. Hot ground gym is the best after school activity!
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March 2023 by Jaime Gasunas
This was an awesome experience for my daughter's 8th birthday party. We got to sit back and watch as Marty and his team led 20 girls in fun, engaging activities that they all seemed excited about! They did a great job of highlighting the birthday girl, but also working in team. As a teacher myself, I loved how everything was fun, but controlled... And that I wasn't in charge of anything. We will definitely be back for classes or camp!
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March 2023 by Tracie Comeaux
Wow! We had the best experience at Hot Ground Gym this weekend celebrating my daughters 6th birthday. I was beyond impressed with the service the team provided. They greeted me at the door, helped me carry everything in and set up. The kiddos absolutely loved the experience. Such a well organized business with amazing customer service! THANK YOU!
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March 2023 by Liv A
Just had my daughter's 8th party here and it was wonderful from start to finish! They highlight the birthday child over and over again making them feel so special! AND they get to cut their cake with a sword! Book your next party here in no way will you be disappointed! Thanks guys!
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January 2023 by Raquel Martinez
A great healthy encouragement for my son and friends.We celebrated a 12 year olds birthday despite the fact it was a small group of kids, the training team created the perfect workout environment for them.A VERY friendly team of young adult instructors who made the hour in half in a short time, fun, cheerful, and energized to workout and have fun with the helpful party staff…awesome equipment and cool obstacles are great for building your strength and team work in a very clean environment ….Highly recommended!
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January 2023 by Jill McEnery
Best choice I ever made for my kid. Birthday parties and videos on Facebook simply do not give this place its due. There is so much more to this place than any first impression can deliver. On the surface, kids learn things like how to use tools and simple machines, how to navigate and overcome obstacles, how to do hard things safely. But it is the implicit lessons that will wow you: how to break hard things down to not be overwhelmed; how to see challenges as learning opportunities and not quitting opportunities; that you don’t need to be loud to be heard, you don’t need to be strong or fast to help your team succeed, and that success is not always about being first or fastest or strongest. The men who lead these classes and teach these character-building life lessons are seasoned veterans, strong and imposing men who take a knee and speak softly to our kids to empower them without ever intimidating them. I cannot say enough about this place or the men who own and operate both this location and the Libertyville location.
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December 2022 by Chad Busse
Had our Daughter's birthday here(8yo) and Marty and his team were awesome. The facility looks new and is extremely clean. The instruction and activities were challenging but fun for the entire group. We will definitely be enrolling in classes here. They exceeded our expectations at every turn.
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December 2022 by Brooke O
We love Hot Ground Gym!!! Amazing instructors, awesome workouts, and huge emphasis on teamwork! We first learned about Hot Ground Gym when my daughter got invited to a friend's bday party there that was hands-down one of the coolest parties ever. (And, like most families of school-age kids, we go to A LOT of birthday parties.) She begged me to go back all summer and now both my girls do weekly classes, as well as their camps. As a parent, I love that it's not only a great way to get my kids moving, but also a very intentional curriculum that teaches children life skills like collaboration, sportsmanship, persistence. The instructors have incredible energy, truly care about each child, and make every minute fun! There's nothing else out there like Hot Ground Gym. Highly recommend!!
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December 2022 by Erika Krysiak
Hot Ground Gym is doing wonderful things to help empower the children in our community. Our Girl Scout troop had an AMAZING time at HGG! Our instructors, Marty and Gib, led them through obstacle courses and multiple team building exercises. Seeing the smiles on the girls faces and accomplishing team goals was super cool. I would highly recommend HGG for any type of scouting or team building exercise!
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November 2022 by B A
I had my son's 6th birthday party here with 14 of his friends (both boys and girls) ranging in age from 5 to 7. It is hard to put to words how awesome I think the program at Hot Ground is for young kids after seeing them in action. I am very risk averse but never felt there were safety concerns, the kids loved it, the parents loved it and we had the entire gym for the party. Each instructor was extremely helpful, kind and each child got lots of individual attention, encouragement and support. The kids learned how to listen, to respect, to try, to be brave and that they would be helped without any embarrassment or negative attention. This is far different from other places I looked at having his party where the kids just 'play' without structure. ALL KIDS need these lessons and benefit from this (especially nowadays), and I cannot wait for my son to go back on days when there is no school and they have their special camps on those days. I have not attached photos out of respect for the privacy of the children, but it is clean and hygienic.
