There are different reasons for training at Warrior Playground.
You just have to decide which program is right for you!
33 S. Pratt Parkway, Longmont, CO 80501 | (303) 485-1000 | info@warriorplayground.com
THIS SUMMER...
TRAIN LIKE AN AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR (or just have fun like one!)
A summer camp like none other, for ages 5-13
ALL ABILITIES OBSTACLE SUMMER CAMP...
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Grouped by age & experience level!
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Learn all the skills needed to be an American Ninja Warrior: Balance, body awareness, agility, swings & catches, grip, strength, power and more!
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Practice on real replicas of obstacles from the TV show, like the warped wall, salmon ladder, wingnuts and spider wall to name a few!
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Build confidence, get moving and make great friends!
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PLENTY of downtime/quieter activities as well!
DETAILS:
*9am-3:30pm
*5-day camp offered every week of summer, starting 6/5/23 and ending 8/11/23
*3-day option available - you choose your days!
*Held in our 6,000sq ft indoor facility, and outside in our training area as weather permits (in Longmont)
*$249 for 3 day
*$379 for 5 day
Frequently Asked Camp Questions
How Do You Manage Safety?
-Safety is our number-one priority, and in addition to their coaching expertise, our staff are rigorously trained in injury-prevention and youth activity management and safety.
-Campers are grouped according to ability level and age, and all activities and obstacles are scaled and appropriate for each age and ability grouping.
-We have a 1 to 10 ratio of camper to staffer in each group
-All staff are first aid/CPR trained
-Equipment is screened for safety at the beginning of each day, and routine maintenance is pre-scheduled
-We rotate through obstacles so hands and arms don’t get too tired
-We monitor temperature and stay inside if it’s too hot
-All obstacles have cushioning around them and mats underneath
What is a Typical Day at Camp Like:
- Camp is held indoor and outdoor (weather permitting).
-We have a freestanding rig and turf area outdoors, with many obstacles and activity options, picnic tables and shade canopies.
-We begin with a warm up and safety discussion each day.
-Our groups rotate through upper body and lower body obstacles, taking ample breaks to rest, be silly and play both active and down-time group games.
A week might include:
Day 1: Safe-training techniques, how to warm up properly, balance, movement awareness & lessons on specific individual Ninja obstacles
Day 2: Strength & conditioning, flexibility & core conditioning, grip strength challenges, progressions of Day 1 lessons
Day 3: Linking multiple Ninja-skills and obstacles together, flowing through a course, progressions of Day 1 & 2 lessons.
Day 4: Parkour movement, basic tumbling and gymnastics , and mental preparation
Day 5: Mock Competition to run a full multi-stage obstacle course. Counselors vs. campers. 1-1. Team relays and challenges.
*Note: We use numerous play-based 'games' to practice and learn techniques in a fun, engaging manner
What Should We Bring & Wear to Camp?
*You will also receive a detailed email before camp begins with all the below information
Bring: lunch, snacks, a light sweatshirt/appropriate layers for outdoor activity, water bottle. We do have water refill stations.
Wear: Closed toe, rubber-soled shoes (not white, foam-soled shoes). Clothes that are comfy and easy to move in.
Who Are You?
-Warrior Playground is a family-run Ninja, Parkour and OCR Play & Train gym.
-We have provided children’s ninja and movement programming to the Longmont area for the last 8-years.
-Our youth-curriculum was developed by American Ninja Warrior athlete and facility owner, Sam Banola, who has 30+ years of experience in the fitness industry.
-Sam is well-known for his unique, effective and uber-fun methods of teaching ninja skills to kids, and his ingenious, one-of-a-kind obstacle-designs.
Who Are Your Counselors?
-Our staff are highly trained athletes and coaches, most of whom have competed on American Ninja Warrior and/or other national ninja and obstacle competitions.
-Our Lead Coaches have many years experience working with complete beginners through advanced youth athletes.
-All our Assistant Coaches have been through our ninja & movement programs themselves for many years, and are thoroughly trained.