ULTIMATE NINJAS North Shore

Ultimate Ninjas North Shore

Kids Classes

Q: How to enroll at North Shore?

Register for Glenview, pick track, waiver. (847) 787-1220.

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 North Shore.

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.

Sarah Wald

2 months ago

My son had his 11th birthday party here! He loved it! All the kids from 2 to 11 years old had a blast! The coach was awesome and entertained the kids the whole time! He also took care of everything (set up the room, order/deliver pizza, clean up)! Everyone was friendly and helpful! 😀

Erica Benedetto

4 months ago

My son has been attending classes at Ultimate Ninjas for the past year and we recently had his 7th birthday party at the North Shore location. It was so fantastic. The team took care of EVERYTHING. As a working mom, it was so nice to have set up, clean up, and hosting left to the team at Ultimate Ninjas. Everyone left sweaty, smiling and having had a blast. Definitely recommend!

Alex Espina

4 months ago

First time warrior in training and had an absolute blast. Always loved watching ninja warrior and always thought of how cool it would be to try the obstacles. Found this place taking to Josh at my local climbing gym. Turns out he happens to be the manager of the gym! Grabbed some friends and set out to the open gym!
All the workers were nice and the facility was clean/well managed!
Josh even gave us tips on obstacles we were struggling with!
Overall had a lot of fun and would definitely come back with some other friends as well!
Shout out to Josh for recommending his gym, I had a ton of fun and I'll be back!

David Shih

6 months ago

Great place for a birthday party. Took my 7 year old and his friends there. The kids had a blast running around on the large obstacle courses. Also, the staff was super friendly and helpful. They made it super easy to have the party and did all the set up and clean up. Highly recommend for events or just to help burn off some energy. The son was completely exhausted in a good way after the party!

Max Nas

7 months ago

I left a great impression after visiting Ultimate Ninjas North Shore for their Friday camp last week. The kids really enjoyed it and stayed active the whole time. They were signed up for the half-day camp, but I honestly wish I had signed them up for the full day. Even though they were short on staff, one of the coaches, Aly, handled everything well and kept things organized and very professional. At the end, he made sure every child got a prize, which was a nice touch. My 6-year-old and my nephew both had a lot of fun. I would definitely recommend this place to other families. Thank you and keep up the good work!

Priscilla Kennedy

7 months ago

Highly recommend the Obstacle Course Fusion classes for adults! The coaches at Glenview/North Shore are top tier! Especially Warren (during the week) and Chris for Saturday mornings. It’s a unique workout each time, challenging, and a blast. The coaches spend time helping each athlete meet their specific goals, and everyone is rooting for each other. The North Shore Ninja community at this gym is the best!

Sara and Nick Lamb-Thomas

9 months ago

We signed our 3-year-old up for the lil’ ninjas 6pm Wednesday class. We were looking for a place that could help our climbing, swinging, tumbling kiddo develop some skills. The facility is amazing and promised to deliver everything we were hoping for. The obstacle courses were excellent.

Unfortunately the class itself left much to be desired. The coaches are not skilled at working with young kids. They frequently took their eyes off the kiddos to talk, didn’t establish or enforce basic safety rules, and quickly talked kids through the obstacles rather than showing them the steps (though Jori, the coach in training, was much better about this).

We were so hopeful that we tried again. Unfortunately the second class was worse. Kids were piling up at different points on the obstacle course (at the top of the slide, at the platform to a swing, etc.) without notice or intervention. This led to our kiddo getting kicked in the face and falling off a platform- an entirely preventable and unnecessary incident.

The front staff person handled the whole situation very well and took our feedback about class management seriously.

Unfortunately the response from the main coach was to handhold the kids through the remaining obstacle course. He held kids to limit their swinging, lifted them to the ground rather than letting them drop, literally removing all the skill building we came to learn.

I shared this all with the head coach who said they’d do better going forward. Unfortunately we won’t be returning but we hope they improve things for future classes.

Lisa Gluskin

9 months ago

My kids (6 and 2) are loving ninja at Northshore. The coaches are very fun. They have been here for 3months. My daughter also had her birthday here today. She had so much fun and so did her friends. I love how my kids get their wiggles out, cheer for everyone, and are improving their spatial/body awareness and coordination. Highly recommend and special shout out to Coach Ahli!

Kris A

10 months ago

Outstanding service. Coaches are amazing. We love this place!
We celebrated birthdays there, have attended competitions, open gym and cannot say enough good things! Such a family friendly environment! Kudos!!!

andersonkatier

12 months ago

Just hosted our daughter's birthday party here and had a fabulous experience! Hosts were attentive and kept the flow of the party moving smoothly. Check in and payment was smooth and kids all had a blast. Very clean. Would definitely recommend! Definitely love the north shore location.

Nicole Hakkarainen

12 months ago

We hosted our twin sons' 5th birthday party at Ultimate Ninjas this past weekend and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. The Ultimate Ninjas team handled absolutely everything, including room setup and decor, cleanup, guiding the children through the activities, and serving the pizza and cake. It allowed us to take as step back and actually enjoy the celebration alongside our sons. Would definitely recommend!

T A

1 year ago

Had our kiddos birthday here with 30 kids and 20 adults it was great. Enough space for everyone. Everybody loved it and wanted to stay longer! They took care of the set-up and clean-up as well as running the activities. The open gym is great as well.

Andrew Levin

1 year ago

Great birthday experience. The whole crew made the birthday fun and easy. From the moment we walked in they did the work, organizing gifts, setting up the party room (as well as cleaning it after), and leading the kids through the various courses. A great experience and the kids had a blast.

Laura Nikiel

1 year ago

We owe a lot to Ultimate ninjas. My daughter was born with cerebral palsy and she attended classes there from the age of 3. Her strength, confidence and balance grew exponentially at ninjas. She is in summer camp there now and has a blast. Lizzie is her favorite counselor because she is kind and fun. When I saw my daughter able to climb the big wall, I cried. :)

Katherine Taylor

1 year ago

Our daughter LOVES Ninja camp here! The staff are wonderful and she has a great time everyday. Her favorite coach this time was Lara! We’ll be starting regular classes in the fall too since she hasn’t wanted it to end. Definitely recommend this location!

Tricia A.

1 year ago

Our kid LOVES this place! He’s been coming since he was 4. He started in Lil’ Ninjas - when we would send him to the camps at that age, we were clear that he might be too scared for the big kids and they always provided extra attention to the little ones. Our son is now 6 and a half and we signed him up for half-day camps in the summer and our son has requested full day, which tells you how fun it is! We changed half to full and our kid is so happy! He loves the coaches, they are so kind and genuine in helping the kiddos! His faves are “all of them”! Specially he remembers, Ricky, Josh (both of them), Stephanie, Maggie and Laura! Thank you all for making our kid feel so included and giving him such a great time ?

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“It’s really fun! And challenging, and I love it!” - my 7yr old son, who is enrolled in weekly classes, on the Elite Team, and has attended full day summer camp this year. He also noted that Coaches Josh and Ricky were his favorite!

Grace Bucholtz

1 year ago

Ultimate Ninjas is a great place for children to develop physical skills, release their energy, and enjoy fun climbing and obstacle activities. The staff is engaged and attentive, and the facility is clean and well-maintained. Their classes are excellent for helping kids build strength, coordination, and confidence!
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Cindy Tingle

2 years ago

This week, my daughter's spring break camp has been absolutely exceptional! All the coaches are very engaging with the kids, keeping them active and having fun. Each day, my daughter, Blaire, comes home with a new story about something she has done and has made so many new friends! I highly recommend this camp to anyone.

Jennifer Long

2 years ago

Had our twins 7th birthday here with 40 kids and it was the perfect spot! Everybody loved it and wanted to stay longer!

Rachael Ellison

2 years ago

We had our birthday party here and all the guests - adults and kids-had an amazing time. They were so thoughtful and accommodating to make sure all guests were able to participate, providing a one-on-one aid for a kiddo with mobility differences. It made the whole party so special for us and every kiddo left exhausted and happy! Everything was super clean too.

Gretchen Fitzgibbons

2 years ago

I cannot say enough great things about this gym and the wonderful community Stephanie and the coaches have created here. We've been active Glenview Ninja's for 3+ years and have seen amazing growth in our kids' abilities, confidence, playfulness and strength. We've also now had two back-to-back years doing birthday parties here and it is worth every penny; they set you up, order amazing pizza for you, get all the gifts ready and have dedicated coaches to usher kids through various play areas. 10/10 recommend for birthday parties for any age and couldn't recommend the classes more highly either. It is one of the best things on our schedule each week!

Gary Lewis

2 years ago

Great experience, had so fun much with my kids. Employee Taha was an excellent worker and provided great service and entertainment

Mrs. Amanda Smith

2 years ago

All three of our kids (5, 10, & 14) LOVE it here. The staff is engaged with the students and genuinely care about their success. Unlike other sports where it's highly competitive, we find that Ninjas are nothing but supportive of each other. The Elite team is a welcoming community that really brings all the training and hard work together. Thanks to the whole team that helps provide a healthy and positive space for these kids (and adults too)!

Jessie Longhenry

2 years ago

Nazia R

2 years ago

My kids love ultimate ninja, it challenges them just the right ways to burn their energy. I have had a few birthday parties here and referred many parents. They also started having seasonal events that I absolutely love! Definitely check it out!

Steven Wilson

2 years ago

Both of my boys (10 and 6) love doing the courses and learning how to do the obstacles. It's a great way to have fun, get exercise, and burn off some energy!

Yik Yang

2 years ago

I took my son for a class, and he fell in love immediately!

Christy Black

2 years ago

My daughter loves the classes here! They're very creative with the obstacles (new set ups each week), the coaches are engaging, and the gym is kept clean. Highly recommend the Glenview location for any kid that loves climbing!

Diana McInnis

2 years ago

We had my 5-year-old's birthday party here, and it was a blast. The experience was a little more chaotic on the day than I anticipated based on the expertise of the Manager and team members we spoke to in advance, but overall it was a great experience.

C.L. T

2 years ago

My daughter had the most amazing birthday party at Ultimate Ninjas North Shore. The staff really does handle everything for you. When you enter the facility, you are greeted by the welcoming front desk staff. They bring you a cart for your decorations, (a banner, 4 tablecloths, plus a dessert) and then they set up the party room for you with everything you brought. There were also labeled rolling bins for party guests to put gifts. At the end of the party, you just roll the bin to your car to load up. The party itself is so well organized with each birthday group getting 40 minutes in each of the designated spaces. You may see other parties there, but each group is separated so you’re only sharing the obstacle course with your own party guests. There were plenty of friendly, attentive staff members helping to monitor the kids on the courses. When we were in the party room, the staff came up to me three different times to see if we needed anything. The other parents and I were extremely impressed with every aspect of this party. Stephanie, the manager, has a VERY well-run facility with an awesome staff. That was such a fun party! I highly recommend this location for birthdays and other celebrations.

Susan Chen

2 years ago

What a wonderful birthday party facility. They take care of everything from setup, to pizza delivery, to running and organizing all the activities. We had Patrick as one of our helpers and he was INCREDIBLE. He made grown ups and kids feel comfortable and took all the extra steps to make sure things ran smoothly. Highly recommend this spot. Stephanie the manager was also a huge help and accommodated all our requests.

Samira Laskic

2 years ago

Thank you Ultimate Ninja for hosting a great birthday for my son. The kids absolutely loved it and they were so accommodating! Stephanie was great and helped us with all of our requests. We will definitely have a party with them again.

Ally Enter

2 years ago

We hosted an 8 year old birthday party with Ultimate Ninja North Shore and was totally amazed how smoothly everything went! The kids had such a blast and the staff was so accommodating and fun for the kids to play with! Everyone had a great time and the parents were all so happy with what a great time the kids had! So easy from scheduling to party time, very very easy! Highly recommend!

Jodie Hiveley

2 years ago

Thank you Ultimate Ninjas for an incredible birthday party experience! I was a bit nervous hosting a larger party, but Stephanie and the entire team made it so easy. From booking, to set-up, clean-up and help on the course - they were professional, kind and helpful throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend for a party and weekly classes!

Darrin Stern

2 years ago

We had a great party. The staff was wonderful, helpful, supportive, and worked extremely hard to make our event special and the best. We hosted an event for over 140 people. It came off perfectly. Everyone had a wonderful time. Thank you for all of your great help.

Sarah North

2 years ago

We threw my son’s 8th birthday party here, and I would highly recommend it. The staff works crazy hard and they have the system down. The kids loved it.

Marcos Guerrero

2 years ago

Sue Flachsbart

2 years ago

I can't say enough great things about Ultimate Ninjas in Glenview. We've been here for quite a few parties (two of them being our own!) as well as summer camp, and the staff has been consistently super. Stephanie has been highly responsive to questions, kids have been well managed, and it's been an all-around great experience.

Fufu youha

2 years ago

Great place! Great location! Super fun. Can't recommend it enough. Clean and had a great experience throwing a birthday here. 10/10 experience.

Shab Poloz

2 years ago

This is the ultimate party place! Everything was so organized and the staff were diligent and helpful every step of the way. Kiddos had the best time!

Carla Chavez

2 years ago

My son had the best birthday party ever! Stephanie and her team were exceptional and so welcoming, starting with the booking process, confirming our party, and everything in between. Ultimate Ninjas is well organized, clean, and professional facility. I love telling everyone what a great experience we had. Thank you so much!

Michael Kelly

2 years ago

My daughter is very short for her age. But once she found Ultimate ninjas glenview she started gaining a lot of confidence. Especially when she tried out and made the elite team. I can not thank Justin and the coaches for all their support and effort. We are sadly moving to Florida but otherwise we never would have left.

Alexander Gomez

2 years ago

Amazing experience at Ultimate Ninjas for a birthday party. Well maintained gym and very organized from start to finish. Our hostess frequently checked on us and made sure that our event went smoothly. A couple years ago we had a girl hostess who gave attitude and was no where to be found, so we did not want to come back again, but just gave this place one more chance. Thank you to the manager Stephanie for making sure our event went by smoothly. Highly recommend this place.

Nicole Long

2 years ago

Booking the party, communication from the staff with party details and the party itself were all a breeze. The staff at ultimate ninjas was welcoming, so organized, and great with the kids! As a mom, not having to worry about a thing except showing up was fantastic! I loved how the kids rotated through different sections of the gym. My only suggestion is that the party room time could be shorter. The kids really wanted to play more!

Talia Herst

2 years ago

My son had the best 6th birthday party at Ultimate Ninja North Shore. The party was well run, the staff was attentive to make sure our needs were met, and everything was smooth sailing. Couldn't have been easier to have the party there. My son and his friends had the best time - will definitely be hosting another birthday party there in the future.

Brigid Madden

2 years ago

Hosted my son's 6th birthday at Ultimate Ninjas in Glenview and it was great! Their staff was extremely helpful, set up everything and were engaged with the kids. Only one other party was going on at the same time so it was easy to keep an eye on everyone. Would definitely recommend!

Kendra Foran

2 years ago

My daughter had the best party here! The staff and facility was great and so helpful! Stephanie was great to work with when she invited us to come and tour the facility and explained how everything was going to go. A week before there needed to be some adjustments made and Stephanie was willing to work with me to help make the party amazing. Parents and kids are still talking about how much fun they had weeks later!

Meg Hanley

2 years ago

Ultimate Ninjas NorthShore is a GREAT place for a kids Birthday party! My daughter and her friends (ages 4-6) had an absolute blast. The staff was great from start to finish. Activity options ranged from climbing up walls, hanging from ring and bars, sliding down slides, playing basketball, guided obstacle courses and more. We had many sets of hands helping with set up and takedown of the party room, serving the kids snacks and treats, and most importantly they ran all the activities. We would definitely do another party here. My daughter also does a weekly “ninja class” here too, which she loves and always sleeps well the night afterwards. Great spot for activities and parties!

Megan Alderden

2 years ago

We found ultimate ninja through the Palatine park district I will always remember the moment a small act of generosity from the manager Stephanie changed the course of my daughter’s experience of class. My daughter has always been a quiet child in spirit she was nervous and it was her first time, she did not want to participate in class. Stephanie came to the rescue spoke with my daughter & stayed with my daughter the entire time. The simple act of staying with my daughter for comfort made my daughter want to come to this place even more now. Thank you Stephanie from the bottom of my heart for being a beacon of light — I would give 500000/5 stars if i could. Good workers are very hard to come by these day. Thank you for being great! Highly recommend this place to anybody.

Samantha Shah

2 years ago

Had a combined birthday party for my 2 children with a large group - 44 kids (90 people total)....it was amazing from start to finish! Place is clean and every kid had a blast - ages 2-10!! Anytime I called no matter who I got on the phone, everyone was super friendly and polite. Any questions I had with the party, Stephanie was awesome to work with. Adults were texting me that night and next day about how great of a party it was. Definitely recommend this place.

Charu Patel

2 years ago

We hosted my son’s birthday party here and it was great from start to finish. Communication before and during the party was clear and executed. It was easy to book it and everything went smoothly and on time. All the kids, including the birthday boy, had a blast!!

Katherine Degen

2 years ago

I had my daughter’s birthday party at Ultimate Ninjas North Shore and it was all around an amazing experience! Kids loved it all and the staff was so helpful. Highly recommend!

Steve Chaiken

3 years ago

Great place to have a bday party. Friendly staff and fun for all ages!!

Marissa Gray

3 years ago

Ultimate Ninja was such a fun place for a kid’s birthday party! The coaches are helpful and engaged, and communication leading up to the party was very helpful and responsive.

Mevla Rama

3 years ago

Planned a party for 80 kids and everything went so smoothly. The staff was helpful with all the kiddos, monitoring and helping them. They set up the rooms, passed out all the food and really made my time so much easier, thanks Bowden!!. I was really impressed with all the service. Stephanie was a pleasure to deal with and was great with communication. I especially loved that they were able to play our playlist. That was just an extra special touch. Thanks so much guys.

Eugene Fernando

3 years ago

We definitely enjoyed the party from start to finish. We’re impressed the way the party was handled. Ultimate Ninja North shore in glenview is all worth it.

Jazmin Valtierra

3 years ago

I planned my nieces birthday party here at it was an absolute blast

JAZMIN VALTIERRA

3 years ago

wonderful experience

Jill Johnson

3 years ago

Great place for a kid’s birthday party, especially two hyper activity eight year olds and their friends!

Dina Gandhi

3 years ago

We celebrated my daughter's birthday here. We had such a wonderful experience. Everything went smooth from reserving a date and time to ordering food.
The day of the event we showed up, they took everything off of out hands...they decorated the room, organized activities for the kids, and helped with cake cutting. I truly got to enjoy my time with my daughter and her friends!
I would recommend this place over and over again!

Graham Hallen

3 years ago

Carly Cook

3 years ago

We've sent our 10 year old to a few of UN's camps and most recently hosted our daughter's 6 birthday party here. I cannot say enough good things about this business - from the quality of the staff who are warm and engaging with adults and kids alike to the quality of the facility, which is clean, spacious and full of activities for all ages and levels of athleticism. I highly recommend Ultimate Ninjas for all!!

Frankie Rosales

3 years ago

We had a birthday party at Ultimate Ninjas. The staff was awesome and accommodating. Stephanie was super helpful and awesome to work with. Top notch operation.

Nicole Sue Fanelli

3 years ago

Had my daughters 4th birthday there and she had a blast! We had kids from the age of 1.5-13 and it kept everyone entertained! The staff was very helpful especially the manager Stephanie. Thank you for giving my daughter a party to remember!

Nicole E

3 years ago

I can't say enough about the awesome staff and facilities at Ultimate Ninja's North Shore. We have been a member for over 2 years and it has been the best experience for my son. Cesar signed us up and made us feel welcome from the beginning. We just recently had a birthday party here and it was awesome! Cesar and Leslie were so helpful at setting everything up and answering all our questions. Dylan and Kaitlyn and the rest of the staff took awesome care of us, helping all the kids and helping us set up and making sure we were taken care of. We are the only ones who have been at the gym before and everyone at the party was talking about how fun it was and how clean the gym was and helpful the staff was. After the party I had so many parents asking questions about classes and saying how they want their kids bday there. Thank you!!

Stephen S

4 years ago

Went here for a birthday party and my kids loved it. Good physical activity while having fun.

Sandy Jacobs

4 years ago

Cool course if you are into Ninja Warriors-great coaches with good values for the young people they coach-

Will C

4 years ago

Our kids LOVE coming here! They've become so strong, and they've learned how to overcome obstacles, (literally and figuratively) through the weekly sessions.

Sharon Lieberman

5 years ago

This place is so much fun for all ages! What an incredible place for a party! We just hosted a kids party here for our son's Bar Mitzvah celebration, and it was perfect! The manager, Cesar, couldn't have been more helpful and easy to work with. His staff was energetic, engaged well with the kids and made sure that everyone was safe, while still having a good time. We were able to have a dj and other traditional aspects to a Bar Mitzvah celebration, while allowing for nontraditional activities for the kids. Every child had a blast on the equipment and left wanting more. Even the adults had fun in the gym! Whether you're looking for a class, open gym time, a birthday party or a larger event like a Bar Mitzvah, I can't recommend Ultimate Ninjas highly enough!

Jasmine Petrovic

5 years ago

The employees are great with the kids. Clean place and super fun. Went for a birthday party and will probably visit again!

Matt Garza

5 years ago

This place was amazing! We had our 7 year old’s birthday party there and everything was perfect. The staff was fantastic, it was well organized, and clean! They take care of everything, set up, ordering pizza, clean up. They have staff on hand to set up ninja challenges for the kids and the adults get to play too! I cannot stress enough how wonderful the staff was.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!

Michelle Wang

5 years ago

This place is awesome. We hosted our sons birthday party last night, and every kid loved it and had a blast. What a unique experience where the kids and burn energy and have fun. The gym was clean and large, and the facilitators were great. Brian was great as well and super helpful. Our party was pretty late so we didn't order pizza, but the pizza company they use is delicious. Parties here could accommodate a wide range of ages - even adults! I'll also be looking into classes for the kids as it's such a great experience, especially for the winter!

I J Twins

5 years ago

Love this place!! The whole family has so much fun here. Always new obstacles to challenge us and keep us in shape. Both adult classes and kids classes have amazing coaches to help encourage and motivate us. Definitely recommend this place to all my friends and their families!!