Remember when you were a kid, and you played that game where the floor was lava, and the only way to cross the room was by jumping between the couch cushions you’d thrown on the floor? Or maybe you played it on the playground and had to cross the entire playground without touching the ground? We did both, so I have lots of fun memories of that type of game.

It’s no surprise that the TV show American Ninja Warrior has caught on so well with today’s kids. It’s totally the “ground is lava” game, super-sized! 🙂

If you have a little “ninja warrior” in your house, make sure to check out these THREE awesome camps and classes being hosted in our area this summer. Boys and girls as young as 4 or as old as 15 may participate, so there’s a little something for everyone here…

STMA Ninja Warrior Camps –  June 19-23 / June 26–30 / July 31–August 4 / August 7–11
Ninjas United, based in St. Cloud, is bringing high-end obstacles and professional instruction to the field behind St. Michael City Hall. The event’s organizer, Kevin Hogan, is a St. Michael resident and 2-time competitor on the TV show American Ninja Warrior. Obstacles range from very easy to hard and include hanging from rings, climbing ropes, swinging, jumping, etc. The camp includes free time in addition to guided play.
Week-long camp options include 2-hour time-slots on Tuesday and Thursday or 2-hour time-slots on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Ages: 6–15
Cost: $57 for TTh class or $85 for MWF class
More info: ninjasunited.com/stma-summer-camp

Ninja Zone Class at Shooting Stars Gymnastics (Albertville) – begins June 12
Ninja Zone is a fusion of gymnastics, obstacle course training, martial arts, and freestyle movement. The Ninja Zone curriculum teaches athletes an all new sport, with concentrations in both athletic skill and character development. Your ninja will learn to use combinations of skillful spins, rolls, flips, jumps, and kicks to elude an opponent, while simultaneously building character and cultivating discipline.
Classes meet one day per week.

Ages: 4-11 
Cost: Lil Ninja (4-5) $50/month or White Ninja (6-11) $60/month, plus uniform purchase
More info: theninjazone.com/location-learn-more and shootingstarsgc.com
(Note: This class is also available for boys only at Gym Nation in Buffalo.)

Warrior Boot Camp by Otsego Parks & Rec – Tuesday, June 20  9 am–noon
Your child will participate in adventurous games, activities, and an awesome and challenging obstacle course. This boot camp is for kids of all different fitness levels. Kids will make friends and get wet!
This is a one-time, 3-hour event at Otsego’s Prairie Center.

Ages: 6–10
Cost: $25
More info: otsego.recdesk.com

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