Hi all,
I have brought my girl and boy to try out a few places. Just like to share what I think.
1. Gymboree at Tanglin Mall
Equipment are quite old, they have slides and tunnels. Children are guided through activities to use each of the equipment. The most exciting part (for 2.5 - 3 year olds) is jumping down from a 1 meter high platform. $34 per trial class.
2. JWT Gym at UE Square
Bigger, more spacious and newer than Gymboree. But less equipment, mostly slides. A large part of the class is free play, which means the children are left to play on their own. The most exciting part is the swing hanging from the ceiling. They also bring out wooden planks for the children to learn balancing. Very expensive, about $40 per trial class.
3. My Gym at Woodlands Civic Center
About the same size as Gymboree but newer and has more equipment. Only a small part of the class is free play. The children are divided into small groups, and the teachers will guide them to do somersaults, hanging from horizontal beam and flipping over it, and rolling down slides. I find the teachers are the best compared to Gymboree and JWT. They also teach simple things like shapes and colours. So far this is the best baby gym we have tried. And best of all, free trial class !
4. Rythm in me at UE Square
Entirely sing and dancing through 45 minutes. Not much equipment. I think this is more suitable for much older kids, unless the parents like singing and dancing themselves. $26.50 per trial class.
I am still planning to try out Little Gym at Forum, the equipment looks very good. I am also considering Shichida class, heard great things about it but very expensive.
