Mini Ninjas · Ages 3–5

Big Movement.Little Ninjas.

A welcoming, coach-led movement program where young children build coordination, confidence, and body awareness through joyful physical exploration.

Strong starts through movement

Why movement matters

In early childhood, trying new ways to move is a powerful way to learn. Mini Ninjas gives children space to explore, practice, and enjoy what their growing bodies can do.

Coordination

Connect movement, timing, and attention through active play.

Balance

Explore stability and control in changing positions and spaces.

Confidence

Build trust in their abilities by trying achievable new challenges.

Body awareness

Notice how the body moves, lands, reaches, and changes direction.

Joyful exploration

Discover the fun of moving, imagining, and learning together.

Play with purpose

What happens in class

E5 coaches lead playful, structured challenges that invite children to explore movement at their own pace. Children participate independently with coaches on the training floor; parents do not join the class on the floor.

  • Climbing
  • Balancing
  • Jumping
  • Rolling
  • Obstacle play
  • Coordination

These are examples of the kinds of movement children may explore, not a fixed checklist or rigid curriculum.

More than physical skills

Character begins early

Character development is part of the experience. Coaches weave small, age-appropriate moments into movement, practice, and being part of a group.

Listening to coaches and one another
Practicing patience and taking turns
Cooperating with the group
Showing respect for people and shared spaces
Growing independence
Being willing to try a new challenge

A place to begin, not a deadline

Growing with E5

Mini Ninjas is a standalone early childhood movement program. It offers young children a place to build comfort, coordination, and confidence through movement for its own value.

As children grow, the movement foundations they explore can connect naturally to NinFit. There is no pressure to advance on a timeline; each child can keep learning and enjoying their stage of development.

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A separate parent-child session

Friday Morning Minis Open Gym

This is different from coach-led Mini Ninjas class: parents participate alongside their children during open gym. The published schedule lists the session as “Ninja Tot Open Gym.”

Ages walking to 5 · Parent participation Friday · 10:00 – 11:30 AM

The schedule is subject to change. Check the current schedule and iClassPro for live availability.

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Take the next step

Curious about Mini Ninjas?

See the current schedule or reach out to the E5 team with questions about the program.