Frequently Asked Questions

✅ Ninja Warrior is a unique sport that challenges participants in fun obstacle courses and dynamic activities inspired by the popular American Ninja Warrior TV show. At Forest Flyers Ninja, we offer structured classes with certified instructors to guide children through obstacles that are designed to foster strength, develop skills, and gain self-confidence.

✅ Everyone! Currently, classes at Forest Flyers Ninja are designed for children ages 3-17, though the course itself is suitable for all ages. Our top priority is providing an exceptional experience for kids, and once that’s running smoothly, we’ll gladly explore expanding to adults if there’s community interest. 

✅ Yes! Our classes are open to children of all abilities and mindsets— no prior experience necessary. The most important quality for a ninja warrior is a growth mindset—not physical ability, talent, or strength. 

✅ Children will swing, jump, roll, balance, and traverse through obstacles like angled steps, warped walls, monkey bars, rings, and much more. Classes will be held in 40 or 50-minute sessions once a week and grouped by age. Ninjas will progress through our 6-level curriculum in classes with a maximum ratio of 10 students per certified instructor.

✅ Ninja Warrior is an individual sport, taught in group classes. At our facility, ninjas will have the opportunity to take on new challenges while surrounded by friends and instructors who cheer them on and celebrate milestones! ‘You versus you’ is a fitting mentality. That said, a competitive league is not out of the question… eventually 😉

✅ Our gym is a fully-equipped indoor Ninja Warrior-style obstacle gym and instruction is key to having fun on the course while staying safe. Trial classes* (with instruction) will be offered for those who want to give us a test fly first! Occasional open gym opportunities will be planned, with time slots and proper instructor-to-participants ratios, though our weekly classes will be the main way to experience Forest Flyers Ninja.

*Trial classes are reserved for residents of the U.P. and can be requested through our Customer Portal.

🎟️ Drop In Class Passes are available for anyone not interested in weekly classes. 

✅ Yes! There are opportunities weekly to rent the Forest Flyers Ninja Academy space for private events, including birthday parties! Check out our Party page to learn more.

✅ Please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes before your class begins.

✅ Only clean, dry shoes are allowed on the course. No crocs, sandals, boots, etc. Gym shoes with a rubber sole work best! 

✅ Plan on comfortable clothes and your Forest Flyers Ninja Academy t-shirt! 

✅ All participants must sign a waiver (one time). 

✅ There is ample seating in our gym and viewing your athlete during their class is encouraged. Drop-offs for athletes ages 10+ are allowed; for younger athletes we kindly ask that an adult stay on the premises for the duration of their class. 

✅ Becoming a member means your ninja gets to partake in weekly classes at Forest Flyers Ninja Academy. Additionally, members receive: 

• Special member pricing for parties
• Pre-sale + discounts for camps
• Sibling discounts
• Continued growth, strength, and friendships through weekly classes
• Special member events

Monthly memberships are paid via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). 

✅ Yes! We know weekly classes don't work for everyone. 🎟️ Drop In Class Passes are availble with more information here.

✅ Yes! We offer sibling and multi-day discounts for classes and camps. 

Class discounts are: 

• 1st sibling: full price
• 2nd sibling: 5% discount
• 3rd sibling: 10% discount
• 4th+ sibling: 15% discount 

Multi-day discounts are: 

• 1st class: full price
• 2nd class: 5% discount
• 3rd class: 10% discount
• 4th+ class: 15% discount 

Camp discounts vary. Check out our camp page to learn more.

✅ Check out our inclement weather policy:  

Our first priority is safety, always, for our ninja members as well as our team of coaches. Our beautiful location also lends itself to some severe weather, so let’s get clear on how this will impact Forest Flyers Ninja Academy. 

In the event of inclement weather that may impact travel or business operations, which includes heavy snow, ice storms, extreme temperatures, or other weather events that could impact traveling to Forest Flyers Ninja Academy or operations and safety, the following procedures will be followed: 

1. Owners will consider the National Weather Service, local weather reports, and local law enforcement recommendations related to weather warnings, watches, and alerts and determine closures and/or delays.  
2. Staff and ninja members impacted by any closures and/or delays will be notified of the changes. Communication will come through any or all of the following: email, text, phone call, social media. 
3. Ninja members impacted by inclement weather will receive a make-up token. Maximum of 2 tokens per month. Tokens expire in three months. A make-up token can be used to schedule into another class (make-up class). Members must pre-register for a make-up class. All make-ups are a courtesy if space is available. Ninjas must be actively enrolled to use a token.