We aim to shape and nurture life-long physical activity and fitness patterns in children, and instill in them a strong sense of self-esteem and confidence, which will benefit them throughout their adolescence and into their adult years.

We believe in shaping the bodies and minds of the future! We want to create an environment that fosters positive social relationships between children, parents, teachers and every person at JWT Kids Gym. Our goal is to maintain an environment that makes every child and parent feel special. In that process, we celebrate the uniqueness of each child, thereby developing a child’s self-confidence and self-esteem.

  • We passionately believe that learning through play allows a child to become more creative and capable of independent thought and decision making. It also enhances the nine forms of intelligences intra-personal, inter-personal, logical, verbal, spatial, musical, naturalistic, kinesthetic and existential.
  • Making fitness and learning FUN with variety and excitement.
  • Being committed to safety and cleanliness.
  • Building relationships based on integrity and trust.
  • The staff and management of JWT are dedicated to the program, and continue to make inroads on program development which gives us an edge over the present competition.
  • Children only have one childhood and it is their right to enjoy it!
The first JW Tumbles, A Children’s gym, opened in Solana Beach, California in 1985. The founder, Melissa Woods, envisioned a program and facility where children would develop skills in a fun-filled environment, without the pressure brought by competitive team-sports. Melissa’s focus was on creating an environment where kids could be physically active and healthy, but learn at their own pace.

The time-tested JWT program was developed by several experts in the children’s industry. Child psychologists, occupational therapists, and experts in the fields of children’s fitness and child development were called upon to contribute their knowledge to the creation of this unique and effective program.

JWT Kids Gym was brought into Singapore by Philomena Cannon-Brookes in 2004. After living in Hong Kong and in the US for many years, she returned to Singapore to find that children in Singapore were focused so much on academic excellence that they were forgetting about having fun during their childhood.

Being a parent herself with 3 young children, she was keen on finding an environment for her children to explore learning through play with emphasis on physical fitness as she firmly believed that children who are physically fit are mentally fit! After researching, similar businesses, she narrowed it to JWT Kids Gym due to their philosophy and their belief in giving back to the community which is a cornerstone of all JWT Kids Gyms. Also, the fact that in the US, they integrated special needs kids into the mainstream program was a motivating factor for her.

We take great care in selecting our staff. Their combined expertise includes child development, physical therapy, dance, drama, music, gymnastics and creative movement. Best of all, they know how to make our classes Super-Fun!