YOUTH Ages 6-14

Parkour, Flips, and Games

Experience the transformation at Swift, where kids cultivate self-worth, athleticism, and community under the guidance of skilled instructors in Cincinnati's ONLY parkour and flips facility.

Youth Classes Bring:

Athleticism

Parkour encompasses a diverse array of movements that can enhance children's strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, and overall fitness. These skills are applicable to everyday life and establish foundational movement patterns that prove beneficial in other sports and activities.

Self-Worth

Parkour empowers children to conquer physical challenges and obstacles, fostering increased confidence and self-esteem, while also enhancing mental focus and concentration.

Risk Management & Problem Solving

Parkour entails navigating obstacles and challenges with safety and control, fostering the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills, applicable to various aspects of life. Moreover, it enables children to learn how to take calculated risks and face challenges, leading to improved overall confidence and resilience.

EVENTS

Summer Camp

Parents love to send their kids to our summer camps because they offes an exciting and engaging way for children to stay active, build confidence, and develop new skills in a safe and supervised environment.

Nerf Wars

Every month we hold a 4 hour Nerf night! Pizza, darts, and safety goggles are provided. Participants must bring their own weapons and gear.

Competitions

Parkour competitions showcase athletes’ abilities by navigating obstacles in SPEED, SKILL, STYLE, or CHASE TAG. Participating in these competitions allows for challenging oneself, setting goals, and learning within a supportive community. Experience parkour for yourself and join the fun!

Community

Community events with Swift include parkour jams, outdoor meetups, potlucks, movie nights, and more.

Get to know the Swift community even better by spending quality time together just having fun.

Customer Reviews

Join our community and get results like these!

"My kids love coming here. They’ve met several instructors and have very positive things to say about everyone. They have fun every single time they go and come home sweaty and tired! I highly recommend this as a great athletic outlet for kids, especially those who haven’t found their fit in more common sports."

Mary Carol B

"My 6-year old twins LOVED it here. In just one session with Coach Seth, I could see my kids practice respect and concentration, while building their confidence and physical strength and agility. Highly recommend this gym and experience. Membership is very reasonable."

Elizabeth Jean-Baptiste

"We heard about this place and finally found time to visit, it was a delight. There are amazing instructors and a fun facility. The classes fit exactly the kind of movement we are looking for to improve our fitness and skills. We signed up for the all-access membership and have not regretted it. UPDATE: After being members for almost a year, this place has really been a joy. The staff are friendly and helpful, encouraging growth at an individual level. I cannot recommend this enough."

Jesse Hughes

"Perfect gym for my kids! They get an amazing workout each time. The instructors really take the time to explain and demonstrate each move. My kids are learning new skills, which is giving them more confidence. The gym offers a stacked class list, which is great for our schedule."

Lisa Cox

"We took our 3 kids (ages 9, 7, 4) to their first trial session last night, and all three of them loved it! Our 4 year old was sad to leave and said he wants to go every day, and our 7 year old thinks Frank (the instructor) is his new best friend. 🙂 Frank did a great job of making them feel at ease for their first class. I was happy to see other girls in sessions as well, which I think helped put our daughter at ease. They are looking forward to going next week!"

Laura Miller

Frequently Asked Questions

What should my kids bring/wear?

Athletic clothing such as shorts, tshirt, sweats, and closed toe shoes with rubber soles.

Can we take a trial class?

Yes! We strongly recommend to get started by signing up for a trial class.

Information and registration at swift-movement.com/join

My kids don't like sports, will they like parkour?

It’s a familiar scenario – some students don’t connect with traditional sports and end up feeling uninspired, turning to excessive screen time at home. At Swift, parkour feels like a real-life video game! Without the daunting rules and expectations of conventional sports, kids and adults alike explore new ways of using their bodies, thriving as they climb, swing, flip, and more. Witness the blossoming love for play and movement in our students as you read testimonials from students in our gym. Come and see for yourself!

What happens in a typical class?

Dynamic Warm-Up: Our warm ups consist of dynamic exercises to get the joints and muscles engaged. We include a mental warm up to get you alert and prepared for class. Finally including a few exercises to build strength.
Theme Overview: Your instructor will give you details on the theme of the session. Our themes cover different ways to utilize the skills you’ll learn.
Skill Drills: Our professional staff will setup a variety of stations with varying levels of skills for you to try! They’ll give you personalized feedback on how to improve and will adjust the challenges to your level!
Courses & Games: You’ll explore applying the skills covered in class along with ones you’ve learned in prior sessions through a variety of games and courses.
Level Testing: At the end of each parkour class we have time to work through our #SwiftSkillBand system to help you level up! Tracking progress and growth is a great way to reward yourself and stay motivated!