An internationally recognized child development program that promises to provide kids with serious fun and endless socialization will open September 9. The local owners of a new The Little Gym, the world’s premier enrichment and physical development center for children ages four months through 12 years, will serve the local Dunwoody area by playing a crucial role in the development of thousands of local children.

The Little Gym Dunwoody is owned by local resident and passionate member of the Atlanta community Brent Macon. Since moving to the Atlanta area in 2012, Macon has developed a deep connection with the city and its people. His passion for community wellness led him to crease a podcast, Macon Atlanta, where he explores ‘Big questions, Bold ideas and Better living’ with inspiring Atlantans.  

Macon’s journey into children’s enrichment and development began when a colleague and fellow franchisee introduced him to The Little Gym. As a father of two, he recognized the value of providing a healthy, supportive environment for families to come together and grow. This inspired him to open The Little Gym Dunwoody, the first of four locations he will bring to the community, with additional gyms in Peachtree City, Midtown and Marietta.  

To celebrate the opening, The Little Gym Dunwoody will be hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 3, with the mayor of Dunwoody in attendance. On September 7, The Little Gym will host a grand opening party for families to explore the new location and experience all it has to offer. Classes for children and families will officially begin on September 9.

“As an ultra-marathon runner, I’ve always been passionate about health and fitness, but it wasn’t until I had two kids of my own that I truly understood how crucial movement is for child development,” says Macon. “The Little Gym provides kids and families with a space to socialize, move, and build confidence, and I’m excited to see the community that is built through The Little Gym Dunwoody.”   

The Little Gym of Dunwoody’s programs are designed to be a springboard for life’s adventures. Classes utilize movement-based learning and imaginative play to enhance coordination, listening, and intellectual skills. Popular options include Parent/Child classes, which allow parents to help their child explore motor and social-skill development, and preschool and grade school gymnastics classes that teach students tumbling and apparatus techniques while using positive motivation as a learning tool.  The Little Gym of Dunwoody also offers Awesome Birthday Bashes in a variety of themes that feature instructor-led games and music.

With nearly 400 locations across 31 countries, The Little Gym teaches kids social and physical skills appropriate to each stage of childhood by creating opportunities to experience achievement and build self-confidence. The core of the international franchise’s mission is becoming the foundation of a child’s development that will set them up for success. Through a proprietary philosophy called Three-Dimensional learning, programs foster growth in three holistic dimensions including physical, cognitive, and social and emotional learning. The core teaching methods create opportunities for children to experience achievement and build self-confidence.

The Dunwoody gym will be open seven days a week and is available at (678) 224-7699, Instagram or https://www.thelittlegym.com/georgia-dunwoody/

To learn more about The Little Gym, please visit https://www.thelittlegym.com/