School's back, and so are the long afternoons. Our answer is Be Strong — a coached kids' strength and athletic development class that runs Monday through Friday, 3:30–4:30 PM, at our gym at 1007 H St NE.

Every session is simple and structured: movement drills, jumping, sprinting, age-appropriate strength work, and a finisher — scaled for ages 5–7 and 8–11, and built to be fun enough that kids want to come back. It's great for kids who play sports and kids who don't. Not every athlete is on a team, and every kid needs movement.

Two ways to join

A monthly membership is $225/month for unlimited weekday classes — come two, three, or five days a week. Or add after-school care: we pick kids up at dismissal from Ludlow-Taylor or School-Within-School, walk to the gym, do the class, and then run a coach-led hour of free play, homework, reading, and games until 5:30 pickup. That's $495/month for five days or $335/month for three.

Kid at another school? Let us know — we'll work with you directly on pickup for your location.

Questions, or want to see if it's the right fit? Send us a note or head to the Be Strong page to enroll.