For some parents, the mention of another event for their kids might elicit an emotion akin to the stress response: When did this get added to the calendar? Where do they have to go? How will I manage carpooling?
Kids’ events at Life Time offer a less stress-inducing scenario: Parents can plan for their kids to participate in events at a convenient location, and parents can stay there — and even bring their other kids for play or care — while the events are taking place.
Most importantly, it’s an opportunity for healthy fun for their young ones and tweens, too. “My kiddos love the Life Time Kids events,” says Jenny Gogliotti, member at Life Time in Chesterfield, Mo., and mom of four (7, 5, 3, and 9 months old). “They enjoy playing games and sports, making crafts, and spending time with their friends.”
Each month, clubs offer themed Parents Night Out events, featuring games and activities related to the designated subject and giving kids the chance to connect with others their age. There are also monthly Tween Takeover events.
When parents drop their kids off at the Kids Academy for these events, they can spend time on their own in the athletic country club or leave the property to get other things done on their to-do list (or wish list!).
“We love that this is a safe and engaging environment for our kids to spend time at while we get to go out to dinner,” says Gogliotti. “The kids look forward to the Parents Night Out events as much as we look forward to the break. It’s so much more convenient than trying to find a sitter.”
Check out more about the events and themes taking place in January and February:
| JANUARY | |||
| January 6 | January 13 | January 20 | January 27 |
| Search for the Yeti | Search for the Yeti | Football Funday | Football Funday |
| Tween Takeover | Tween Takeover | ||
| FEBRUARY | |||
| February 3 | February 10 | February 17 | February 24 |
| Valentine’s Day Party | Valentine’s Day Party | Night at the Theater | Night at the Theater |
| Tween Takeover | Tween Takeover | ||
Tween Takeover
Ages: 9 to 13 years old
Length: Typically 3 hours
At Tween Takeover nights, kids rule! This time is for your tween to decide what they want to do at their athletic country club: They can play sports, create crafts, challenge one another to a board game, or participate in other fun activities. The space is theirs.
Search for the Yeti
Ages: 4 to 12 years old (ages may vary by club)
Length: 3 hours
As the legend goes, there’s a yeti hiding somewhere inside Life Time. Kids will search for clues and conquer challenges in order to find the yeti before the night is over. Does your kid have what it takes?
In addition to the yeti hunt, kids can enjoy an indoor “snowball” (a.k.a. a cotton ball) fight and an art project — pre-K kids will do snowball painting and school-age kids will color yeti pictures.
Football Funday
Ages: 4 to 12 years old (ages may vary by club)
Length: 3 hours
Kids’ sports skills are put to the test during this Fitness and Agility combine event. A kid-friendly version of an NBA or NFL combine, this offering encourages athletes to perform skills and drills and show off their abilities.
After being divided into smaller groups, junior athletes are challenged to perform movements that test their coordination, strength, and speed. There are four timed stations where they compete in assorted running drills — for example, 10-yard dash sprints — and four stations for simple strength challenges (think pushups or planks).
Kids can get competitive and challenge their friends if they wish, but there isn’t a winner of the night — all kids are encouraged to simply perform their best individually.
Valentine’s Day Party
Ages: 4 to 12 years old (ages may vary by club)
Length: 3 hours
Your kids will love celebrating Valentine’s Day with us! They’ll participate in themed gym games like capture the heart, as well as Minute to Win It challenges of “flying hearts” and “heart toss.” There will also be Valentine’s Day crafts such as heart bouquets and Valentine’s mosaics. Plus, they’ll have a pizza party!
Night at the Theater
Ages: 4 to 12 years old (ages may vary by club)
Length: 3 hours
Lights, camera, action! Now showing is a Parents Night Out to remember. Your kids can channel their inner actor in a game of charades and enjoy playing a popcorn gym game and TV tag. Pre-K kids will participate in an optical illusion project while school-age kids will make 3D glasses.
Common FAQs About Kids Events
Tori Limmel, Kids curriculum manager at Life Time, shares answers to commonly asked questions from parents.
Life Time Editorial | What can I expect if I sign my child up for a Life Time Kids event?
Tori Limmel | Each event has a theme, and we build the curriculum around that so there are always fun, new activities for kids to take part in. There are two themes per month, each offered on two different dates. The first two weeks of the month feature the first theme, and the second two weeks, the other. This helps us accommodate family schedules and allows a greater chance for every child to attend every theme if they wish.
Regardless of the theme, every curriculum follows an intentionally designed format: There’s always arts and crafts time, a STEAM project, a gym game or a sports activity — or some combination of those. Then, we always serve dinner, which is usually pizza and juice.
Events typically last two to three hours and can accommodate kids ages 4 to 12 years old (ages may vary by club based on state requirements). Tween Takeover events are generally for kids ages 9 to 13 years old, though that may vary by club as well.
Our Life Time Kids team members go through training before being entrusted with your kids. This training includes CPR training, a child-development course, and a classroom-management course to ensure your kids are in the safest hands.
LTE | When do kids’ events take place?
TL | Kids’ events occur every Saturday. Depending on the club, there may also be additional events on Fridays.
LTE | Do parents need to stay at the club while their child is attending an event?
TL | No. Parents can leave the club or stay on site. Most often, we see parents using this time in the club, whether that be to take a fitness class, use the space and machines on the workout floor, relax in the sauna or steam room, grab a bite to eat in the LifeCafe, or hit the pickleball court with friends.
LTE | Is there a cost to these events? And do you have to be a Life Time member to participate?
TL | All Kids events are included at no cost in Junior Memberships. Your child does need to be on a Life Time Junior Membership to attend the events.
LTE | How do I sign my child up for an event?
TL | Reservations can be made up to 30 days prior to each event. View the schedule on my.lifetime.life or in the Life Time Digital app by clicking “View All Events” and under “Activity,” filtering by “Kids.”
