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Family Programs

Got kids? We’ve got programs they’ll love.

Family Programs

FitRec offers a wide choice of classes and activities designed to get children of any age moving and learning and loving it. We’ve got delighted 6-month-old babies splashing in a warm, shallow pool, and energized 8-year-olds learning safety and gaining confidence on a 30-foot climbing wall.

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Children's Aquatics

Award-winning Swim School and Swim Club programs for children ages 6 months to 14 years, from first strokes to advanced skill development.

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Tumbling

Your child will develop their motor skills, practice coordination, and build confidence in our tumbling classes. Ideal for children aged 1–9y.

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Climbing

Make your child a rock star at FitRec’s 30-foot tall Barreca Climbing Wall. The wall is an exciting place for children to build strength, endurance, balance, and flexibility in a controlled environment. Ideal for children ages 5-12y.

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Ice Skating

Learn to skate at FitRec! Ideal for children ages 4-16y.

Learn to Skate!
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Court Sports

FitRec offers a range of squash classes for children ages 9-12y and tennis classes ages 5-12y. Our classes help your child practice core tennis or squash skills and learn sportsmanship.

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Camp Terrier Children’s Aquatics Children’s Climbing Children’s Sports Classes Children’s Tumbling Children’s Dance Classes

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