Good things come to those who book flight.....
This well-known travel quote doesn't just apply to airfare -- it now applies to the family adventures that await you at one of the newest recreational attractions in the area -- Flight Fit N Fun located in the Holyoke Mall. Whether you want to bounce away an afternoon on one of the dozens of trampolines, challenge each other on the ninja warrior course, or shoot some hoops, there's guaranteed fun and fitness here for all ages.
We recently checked out an Open Bounce session here which includes access to all the trampolines and dodgeball courts, the Ninja Warrior obstacle course, basketball courts, the battle beam and the laser maze. You can purchase Flight time by the hour.
The price to "fly" for one hour is $17. However, in order to use the facility you must purchase their specific "Flight Socks" with grips on the bottom which cost $3/pair. You can reuse them each time you visit, but you really need to look at your first hour costing you $20/person due to the sock purchase.
There is something for all ages at Flight Fit N Fun and there are no age restrictions -- if you can walk, you can bounce. The obstacle courses are challenging and hilarious. The six-year-old, the thirteen-year-old, and the 40(somethings) in our party all had SO much fun. We laughed until we cried. We played for two hours until we were completely exhausted.
We had so much fun "racing" each other through the ninja course (only one person can use the course at a time so we timed our runs and then compared), playing multiple rounds of dodgeball and just bouncing around all the trampolines. I loved the laser maze -- even chasing lights in this small room was a great workout!
It's important to note that parents do NOT have to pay admission if they are just watching the action. Flight Fit N Fun has plenty of seating available including a raised pyramid platform in the center of all the fun so parents can always keep an eye on their kiddos. Parents are also welcome to bring in their own coffee or drinks to enjoy in the observation areas. There are vending machines on site to purchase cold drinks or snacks. No outside hot foods are allowed on site. There are lots of USB ports available in the waiting areas to charge phones and devices.
And if you're happy to let your kids have all the fun but you'd rather go shopping in the mall, well that's fine too, as long as your kiddos are age 10 or older. If your kids are old enough you can drop and go once they have been checked in and waivers have been signed.
While Open Bounce is available to all ages, there are a few age-specific times on the schedule to note. Kids Flight takes place Monday - Saturday from 10-11 a.m. and during this time the facility is only open for children ages 6 and younger and their grown-ups. Teen Flight Night takes place every Friday evening from 8-11 p.m. for ages 11 and up only and Family Flight takes place every Saturday evening from 8 - 11 p.m. for all ages. Cover charge for Night Flight is $27/person -- a bargain if you stay for all three hours.
The "Fit" in Flight Fit N Fun is no joke. We honestly played until our muscles were begging for mercy. It's such a good workout but you can't even tell because it's just play. According to their website:
The simple (and extremely fun) act of jumping has incredible health benefits, including improved stamina, muscle control, and coordination. Children who jump can strengthen their balance, agility, rhythm, and timing skills. Jumping improves heart and cardiovascular health, increases circulation, increases bone density, speeds up metabolism, and can burn over 500 calories per hour. It uses almost every muscle in your body, which helps promote weight loss and toning, and it’s a low-impact workout that’s much friendly to your bones and joints than pounding pavement.
If you're looking to ramp up your fitness as a family without making workout time seem like a drag, you can't do better than Flight Fit N Fun.
It's important to note that every participant must fill out a waiver prior to entering the flight zone. You can do this on site upon arrival, or save time and fill out the waiver online before you go. When it comes to minors, the waivers must be signed by a legal guardian so if you are bringing some of your kiddos' friends along, make sure their grown ups sign the waiver online before you bring them to the facility.
The staff was very attentive, supervising all of the play areas and making sure everyone was staying safe and following the rules. The facility is also very clean! We arrived at opening and noticed several employees cleaning the play areas -- a happy comfort in such a busy, communal space.
Flight Fit N Fun also offers great party packages which you can book any day of the week, not just weekends. Their weekday party package pricing offers a nice discount so you can really make out of your birthday falls during the summer or a school vacation week. They also offer packages for other private events like fundraisers or corporate gatherings.
Flight Fit N Fun is located on the lower level of the Holyoke Mall, 50 Holyoke St., Holyoke. They are open seven days a week, see link for hours and schedule. Follow their Facebook and Instagram page for updates.
This post is sponsored by Flight Fit N Fun.
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