Motor Skill Development Made Fun Builds Confidence that Leads to a Lifetime of Success. For over 25 years, The Little Gym® has done just that. Owners, Adam and Ileana Stone have always been passionate about children. Along with their two children, The Little Gym has become their family. Since the opening in April 2003, the “five star” rated staff has trained thousands of children from the ages of 4 months to 12 years old. They love building a child’s self esteem and helping them reach their highest level of mental, physical and emotional growth. Having a child or parent thank you for making a difference in their child’s life is PRICELESS! Adam’s business background and his lacrosse experience at the University of Northern Illinois and Ileana’s many years as a lawyer and accountant for large Chicago firms has shaped The Little Gym of Chicago into one of the best gyms in the nation. Gym Director Tammy Shuk Phillips has 20 years plus experience teaching gymnastic in both competitive and non-competitive programs. She first joined The Little Gym family in 1997 as an instructor at The Little Gym in South Bend, Indiana while attending The University of Notre Dame. She then spent over a year as the Program Director in Glenview. Tammy has been the Gym Director of The Little Gym of Chicago since the opening in April 2003. A mother of two herself, Tammy prides herself on helping children grow skills in a safe, nurturing environment. The entire staff of The Little Gym of Chicago invite you to explore the program offerings to find the one thatʼs just right for your child. Then, please join us for an Introductory Experience to see how The Little Gym can inject some Serious Fun into your childʼs life and into your own. Happy Handstands!
The Little Gym of Chicago, our environment is fun, but our purpose is serious. That’s why we embrace a proprietary philosophy called Three-Dimensional Learning, in which physical activity is a conduit for nurturing your whole child. The Three-Dimensional Learning approach to skill development means that every class we offer fosters growth in three holistic dimensions—Brain Boost!, Get Moving! and Citizen Kid!. Read on to see how each dimension of learning helps your child grow into a well-rounded, well-adjusted super kid.
Developing strength, balance, flexibility, agility and coordination
Nurturing listening skills, imagination, concentration and decision-making
Promoting sharing, teamwork, cooperation and leadership
An innovative educator, musician and kinesiologist, Robin Wes envisioned a nurturing place where children could explore their physical development, while also growing socially, emotionally and intellectually. He opened the first The Little Gym in 1976 in Bellevue, Washington and infused those early classes with the same positive, non-competitive spirit that characterizes us today. Forty-five years later, children at The Little Gym of Chicago experience the benefits of Serious Fun.
We’ve teamed up with some of the most respected names in children’s toys and entertainment to enrich the experience of classes, parties, camps and more at The Little Gym.
The Little Gym Big Hearts is a philanthropic and sustainability initiative dedicated to positively impacting our communities to ensure all children, today and in the future, have a safe and healthy place to live and grow.