Enrollment for our 2012 Summer Classes and Camps is underway!

This Summer programs run from June 11th to August 25th and bring new lesson plans, new challenges, new friends, and many new accomplishments.  We've revamped our age-appropriate skill-building curriculum into Themed Multi-Week Learning Units.  Within this new structure, you will see noticeable improvements in your child's abilities and self-confidence, fostered by 3 fundamental areas of development referred to as Three Dimensional Learning:

  1. Get Moving:   Opportunity to improve physically while burning that boundless energy, to build flexibility and strength, develop balance and coordination, and encourage agility, rhythm and overall fitness.
  2. Brain Boost! Designed to expand the mind and develop a love of learning, these exercises foster sustained concentration and decision-making, prepare for or reinforce school lessons, and nurture problem-solving ability and creative expression.
  3. Citizen Kid! These activities teach life skills like sharing, working in a group, patience, manners, listening, and taking turns - all skills that translate to a well-adjusted, well rounded superkid

We offer Open Enrollment all year long.  Enroll online or call today to secure your child's spot!

Read to Find Out What our Members Think of Us!
The Little Gym = Success for the Future! Testimony from One of our Previous Families…

 

Mother, Pam Pearlman, states, "Let your parents know that you can never tell what may happen starting with The Little Gym!"

 

 

Michael Pearlman
 Michael Pearlman began taking gymnastics at The Little Gym at the age of 7 years and continued until he turned 13 (the upper limit of our age range). He worked his way through all levels of our Grade School Program, from our beginners "Flips" class, all the way up to our most advanced "Jets" class. He progressed quickly from cartwheels and handstands to back handsprings and back tucks.
  
Michael is currently a Senior at Lakewood High SBack Divechool who excels in diving. His mother credits The Little Gym for helping to prepare Michael for the skills and confidence needed for this sport. Gymnastics is a basic component for the twists, turns and rotations, as well as develops body control.  
 

Michael has been earning honors in diving for several years now. These include:

  • North Ohio Conference Lake Division - Diver of the Year
  • Placed in the top 3 at NOC all 4 years
  • Most Valuable Diver LHS - 4 years
  • District Qualifier - 4 years
  • First Lakewood High School diver in over 20 years to qualify for the State Championship after finishing 7th at Districts
  • 2012 Swim Team MVP
  • State Qualifier - State Finisher - All State
  • Invited to the CSU Viking Invitational Meet 3 years in a row. (CSU invites you to compete if you score over a 190 in a meet the previous year.)
  • Recipient of All Ohio Award , as selected by the Ohio High School Swimming Coaches Association as a member of the All Ohio Interscholastic Team                           Pike Dive

Michael has received a number of college interest letters and plans to attend college in the fall in pursuant of a degree in engineering with a minor in math. He also plans to continue diving and is looking forward to diving on the 10 meter platform.

  

Congratulations to Michael!  We are very proud of him for all of his hard work, success and accomplishments!

Meet Our Staff!

Bill Bartok

Bill

Owner.  Opened The Little Gym of North Olmsted in June 1993, where it remained for 15 years until relocating to Westgate in March 2008.  Opened The Little Gym of Avon in July 2005, which he sold to a customer in January 2010.  Worked with The Little Gym International as an Operations Consultant to other The Little Gyms from 2002-2010.  Graduate of Cleveland State University with a degree in Business Administration.  Previous business experience with a Big 6 accounting firm.  Huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan and enjoys gardening and home improvment.

 

 Jennifer Hardy

Jennifer

Gym Director.  Has been with The Little Gym since July 2001.  Oversees business operations, staffing and customer service.  Graduate of the University of Tennessee with a degree in Psychology.  Previous substitute teacher in North Olmsted School System.  Previous lifeguard and swimming instructor for children and adults.  Grew up outside of Nashville, TN.  Enjoys spending time outdoors, bicycling, reading, and most sports.  Is a vegetarian and huge animal lover!

 

Lindsey Kovelan

Lindsey

Program Director.  Has been with The Little Gym since August 2000.  Oversees curriculum development, staff training and customer service.  Graduate of Bowling Green State University with a degree in Human Development & Family Studies and a minor in Health Promotion.  Previously employed as a case manager for children at a mental health agency.  Work experience in assisting with the elderly and with "Help Me Grow" program.  Huge Cleveland Sports fan!
 
 
 
Julie Machinena

Julie

Instructor.  Has been with The Little Gym since June 2001.  Several years experience in tap and dance squad.  Also currently employed as fashion consultant/sales associate at Chico's Women's Clothing Store.  Mother of 2 daughters, ages 22 and 19 years.  Enjoys fitness walking, biking and golf. 

 
Catherine Seiler

Catherine

Instructor.  Has been with The Little Gym since June 2005.  Graduate of St. Mary's College with a degree in Elementary Education.  Taught for 5 years at St. Leo the Great, ages K - 2nd.  Member of the Board at Parkview PlaySchool.  10 years of ballet experience.  Mother of 3 children, 2 sons, 9 and 4 years, and a daughter, 8 years, who have been members of The Little Gym since 2004.
 
 
 
Kathleen Williams

Kathleen

Instructor.  Has been with The Little Gym of Westgate since June 2009.  Was also with The Little Gym of Dublin, OH for 1 year.  Pre-K teacher for 12 years at Murton's Child Care Development Center in Fairview Park.  Currently pursuing her degree in Child Care Development at Tri-C / Cleveland State University.  3 years of cheerleading.  Enjoys running, reading, shopping, and spending time with her 10 nieces and nephews.

 
Erin Supelak

Erin

Instructor.  Has been with The Little Gym since June 2009.  Graduate of Ursuline College with a degree in Psychology.  Also employed as a Marketing Coordinator at Meritch.  Mother of 1 daughter, 5 years.  Loves animals, being outside, and Fall is her favorite season!

 
Annie Lempke

Annie

Instructor.  Has been with The Little Gym since May 2010.  Senior at Lutheran West High School.  14 years of soccer.  9 years of gymnastics.  7 years of babysitting experience.  Huge Cleveland Cavaliers enthusiast and still a big fan of LeBron James!

 
Sarah Menser

Sarah

Instructor.  Has been with The Little Gym since May 2010.  Senior at St. Joseph Academy.  11 years of dance.  Cheerleader for 2 years and cheerleading coach for 2 years.  Enjoys participating in musical theater and reading.

 
Kourtney Schultz

Kourtney

Instructor.  Has been with The Little Gym since 2011.  Graduate of Brown Aveda Institute in 2011.  Competitive gymnast for 7 years.  Enjoys gymnastics and decorating.

 
Marissa Redden

Marissa

Instructor.  Has been with The Little Gym since June 2011.  Senior at Lutheran West High School.  Cheerleader for 4 years.  Student Council for 2 years.  Enjoys spending time with friends and playing the guitar.
 
 
 
Keegan Lewins

Keegan

Instructor.  Has been with The Little Gym since June 2011.  Sophomore at Rocky River High School.  Cheerleader for 3 years.  Tumbling for 3 years.  Gymnastics for 2 years.  Piano for 10 years.  Enjoys painting, singing and piano.

Meet the Founder of The Little Gym--Robin Wes!
Click HERE to meet Robin!
 
Gymnast, kinesiologist and musician Robin Wes had a unique idea:  to give children the chance to build their motor skills as well as their social, emotional and intellectual skills--all in a fun, magical, non-competitive environment.  He opened The Little Gym in 1976 in Bellevue, Washington, and the idea soared!
 
In 1992, The Little Gym International, Inc. was incorporated for the purpose of franchising Robin's concept.  Today, The Little Gym has grown dramatically.  We have over 300 franchises in 38 states and 21 countries.  The Little Gym of Westgate (formerly of North Olmsted) was the 4th The Little Gym in the franchise.  At our headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona, our corporate team devotes their talent and energy to helping franchise owners achieve their dreams.  And Robin Wes remains instrumental to the team, doing what he loves most--composing all the music for The Little Gym.
What's a Parents' Survival Night?
Parents' Survival Nights are fun energetic evenings with lesson plans specifically designed for children 3 - 10 years.  Our Parents' Survival Nights are 3 hours long and are offered on select Friday evenings.  Parents can take advantage of this opportunity to drop their children off and have a few hours to themselves, all while feeling confident knowing their kids are under the watchful eyes of our professional instructors.  All of our programs are curriculum based from over 30 years of experience, and each of our instructors go through a continuous comprehensive training program.  This offers the best possible care and developmental opportunities for your kids. 
 
At our Parents' Survival Nights, the kids enjoy tons of fun & exciting activities, games, obstacle courses, and gymnastics in our safe, cheerful gym.  They also watch a child-friendly movie while having a snack, and they will participate in arts & crafts and story-time.  They will have plenty of social interaction with friends, all while getting a great workout!
 
The cost is only $25 per Member and $30 per non-member, and we offer a 10% discount for 2 siblings and $5 for each additional sibling.
 
We are #1!
The Little Gym franchise has been ranked the #1 Children's Fitness Program by Entrepreneur Magazine for the 4th straight year! We are committed to bringing your children the BEST. Don't miss out on your opportunity to be a part of something special!
Awesome Birthday Parties!
There's no better place to celebrate a birthday than at The Little Gym. Kids tell us their birthday party at The Little Gym is the most awesome party they've ever had, and parents tell us their child's party was STRESS FREE! We do all the work, and you have all the FUN! We send everyone home with a smile on their face. :) You have private use of our facility during our fully supervised parties, and you never have to worry about the weather! Parties book quickly, so call today!
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