ULTIMATE NINJAS Elmhurst

Ultimate Ninjas Elmhurst

Kids Classes

Ninja training for growing confidence.

Weekly classes help kids build strength, balance, coordination, and courage through coached obstacle work that feels like play.

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45 minute classes

Structured stations plus coached free play

6+

kids classes

The right class for their age and skill level.

Each track gives parents a quick way to understand fit before they pick a class time.

3–5

Lil Ninjas

Shorter attention spans, smaller obstacles, big confidence wins.

Balance and basic coordination
Parent-friendly class pace
Intro to safe climbing

Kids classes

The core weekly program for strength, obstacles, and coach-led progression.

Grip strength and body control
Obstacle stations with coaching
Confidence through repeat attempts

10+

Advanced classes

For kids who want harder lines, cleaner technique, and more challenge.

More technical obstacle work
Competition-style movement
Goal tracking by skill

Enrollment path

Try a class before you commit.

1. Pick a time

Choose a class that fits your week and age group.

2. Show up ready

Coaches handle the warmup, stations, and first attempts.

3. Decide next steps

If it clicks, enroll in weekly training at Elmhurst.

Parent signal

Parents can see the difference after one visit.

The first class makes the coaching style, challenge level, and kid fit easy to understand.

Ultimate Ninjas Elmhurst

4.7

Based on 65 reviews

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Kimberly Isaak

4 months ago

We celebrated my daughter's 9th birthday at Ultimate Ninjas, and it was an absolutely amazing experience from start to finish! The staff went above and beyond to make the day special.

There was a party decorator who literally took my birthday decorations out of my hands and said, "I've got it," and decorated the entire party room without me even being there. She even blew up balloons that we hadn't even discussed beforehand! That level of thoughtfulness and initiative made the day so much less stressful for me, and I can't thank her enough.

All the workers were incredible with the kids. In the gym they kept everyone engaged by playing games, encouraging the children, and showing so much patience and enthusiasm throughout the party. They made sure every child had fun and felt included.

The entire team made my daughter's birthday unforgettable, and their kindness, professionalism, and attention to detail did not go unnoticed. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. We would come back a million times and highly recommend Ultimate Ninjas to anyone looking for an amazing birthday party venue!

Ben's Takes

5 months ago

In summary, I think the coaches are nice and helpful, but not great at helping kids build skills. It sometimes seems like there are just too many small kids per coach and they seem to focus on the kids who already have some skill and leave the beginners to flounder; if they get it, great, if they don't who cares? If I hadn't accidentally signed up for a whole year (not something I like to do), we'd be stopping.

My son is 7 and has been attending for about six months. My view is that this is perfect for some kids and not for others. Kids that are naturally climbing and swinging from things are definitely a good fit. My son isn't the strongest and isn't the most coordinated, which is why we signed up. The coaches are helpful with kids that aren't strong enough or big enough to get started on obstacles, but it seems rare that they actually give instruction on how to get better at the obstacles. So, they're helpful, but not so great at skill building, at least for the general classes.

That doesn't mean my son doesn't have fun and hasn't developed skills. He's mastered the small run-up wall, though I think that's mostly because of me coaching him at the end of class.

Pam Swanson

7 months ago

Great day off camp option! My kids request to go there. They love the free play and the games.

Nelly Bulgaria

10 months ago

My kids just had a trial class. All 3 of them were in 3 different age groups. In the end, all 3 groups had some free play! The staff is very patient and kind. Another pro, is they offer homeschooling classes!

All 3 of my kids loved it!
All in all a great experience.

Cons: I wished the staff encouraged them them to partake a little more, because I noticed my 2 older kids to take breaks too frequently, when the rest of their peer groups were not on a water break.

Roberta Neumayer

11 months ago

Nice facility. Have been to many Ultimate ninja gyms. My grandsons have competed in competitions here with much success. Unfortunately they are never on time as they schedule too many athletes for the time period they allow. Time and number of athletes and time allowed for each run don't add up. Running on time is important on weekends when families have other commitments. Plus their parking lot is way too small for these events. They need to seek out alternative parking and let people know. Just a suggestion..cap the number of competitors to fit your time frames. Maybe that will also help with your parking.

Katrina

11 months ago

After three sessions, I absolutely love this facility. The staff are kind, professional, and, most importantly, nurturing towards your child. They all genuinely care and show true kindness. As a teacher with over 20 years of experience, I am in awe of the professionalism and coaching techniques these young individuals bring to the table. The entire facility is run smoothly, and I am thoroughly impressed with their agility training. They are teaching our young ones crucial skills to navigate the world we live in today. They are truly preparing them to be strong and resilient, which is fantastic. You won’t regret giving it a try. I highly doubt you'll regret choosing this company—they’re simply amazing. Great people, wonderful staff, and a clean, welcoming facility. It's truly awesome.

Dave V

2 years ago

My daughter's school had a fundraiser here. It was a success and everyone had a blast. The kids got free time to play and there were different games and competitions the staff facilitated to keep the fun going. Highly recommend!

ionut biris

2 years ago

Michael Clark

2 years ago

Terrific facility for anyone wanting to try their hands at the obstacles seen on Ninja Warrior

Erik Riggenbach

2 years ago

Max Perex

2 years ago

Fun for small kids.. we had a good time

Mateusz Maślanka

2 years ago

Paola Andrea Martinez

2 years ago

Kiira Wolf

2 years ago

They do a great job. Ninja is a great alternative or supplement to gymnastic, and the coaches are energetic and encouraging, helping build confidence. My daughter is prone to stress and they handled a situation where she was very negative amazingly well.

I appreciate that there are so many classes offered because as a working parent, I sometimes struggle to find options that work for our schedule. I also frequently use the makeup class option, which the staff is incredibly helpful in managing.

The facilities are clean, and my kids would say the birthday parties here are the “most fun”. Absolutely recommend.

Joe Max

2 years ago

Shadow Lynx

2 years ago

Impressive equipment (it's not just a gymnastics setup with some obstacles thrown in - it is legit enough for epic obstacle course TV show training) and friendly staff make this a fantastic place to being kids to learn or adults to train.

Redderbear

3 years ago

Going here for after care is the best I really recommend

Koyejo Oyesiku

3 years ago

Lot's of greaf activities, especially for kids. Right off the highway so it is conveniently placed. Very friendly and helpful staff ranging from teens to seasoned adults.

Theodore Thomas

3 years ago

Matthew Hampson

3 years ago

Great staff, and great fun for kids and adults!

Milanka Babic

3 years ago

We had our son's 6th birthday party here.The staff was friendly and very nice. Birthday party was a success. Thank you so much to all of you - Tom, Kathy, party training guys,front desk guy, party room set up lady, and everyone who made this party successful.

Ana Figueiredo

3 years ago

Excellent

Hajjar Elbruki

3 years ago

My 3 y/o son loves the ninja classes. Coach Neil is the best one.
They are also open all year and on holidays and school breaks.

Adnan Azamuddin

3 years ago

I had my child's birthday party at Ultimate Ninja's and the whole party was amazing. Charlie, EJ and Danielle did an amazing job coordinating, setting up the room and leading the kids through activities. Would definitely recommend.

Kerry Kirk

3 years ago

We attended a private birthday party there last night. My oldest isn’t even 2 yet, she still had a blast. The facility was great but, what really makes the experience is the staff. They somehow remembered every kids name, were so interactive ( not annoyingly) and created fun games. I would do this as an adult party, and I can’t wait for my kids to be old enough to really enjoy all it has to offer.

Mariusz Borowicz

3 years ago

We had our daughter's birthday there today and were really impressed by the organization and how easy their team makes events for the families. They entertain the kids and keep them fully engaged for 2 hours. They also prep everything in the party room and clean things up. Everyone was super courteous and happy to help. I thought it went so great that I want to have my birthday there.

Find a class that fits your week.

Consistent class blocks make it easier to plan around school, weekends, and party time.

Kids Classes

M–Th 3:30pm – 6:30pm

Fri 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Sat 9:00am – 12:00pm

Sun 10:00am – 11:00am

Birthday Parties

Fri 5:30pm

Sat–Sun 12:00pm – 8:00pm

Open Gym

Wed 6:30pm – 8:00pm

ULTIFIT | Adult Classes

Mon, Wed, Fri 5:30am – 9:30am

Tue 7:15pm – 8:15pm

Sat 6:00am – 9:00am

Adult Open Gym

Tue 7:15pm – 8:45pm

Wed 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Family Fun Night

First Fri of Month 6:30pm – 8:00pm

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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

Kids Classes

How old for kids classes in Elmhurst?

Lil Ninjas is 3–5. Core Elmhurst kids classes are 6+ and grouped by age and skill so first-timers aren't thrown onto advanced lines.

How long is an Elmhurst class?

About 45–60 minutes: warm-up, coached stations, skill play. Built for after-school attention, not a two-hour slog.

When are Elmhurst kids classes typically offered?

Weekday after-school waves are the norm (late afternoon / early evening). Weekend mornings show up on the live Elmhurst board — always check this page for the current week.

Do Elmhurst kids need prior ninja experience?

No. Coaches scale hangs, landings, and balance work. Experienced kids get harder progressions in the same hour.

What will my child train at Elmhurst?

Grip, landing control, timing on jumps, and the habit of trying again after a miss — skills that show up on York playgrounds and rec-league seasons too.