Membership vs. Drop-In Class Pass: Which Is Right for Your Ninja?
Adela Piper • May 31, 2025
At Forest Flyers Ninja Academy, we believe in helping every ninja find the right fit for their journey—whether they're flying high every week or just stopping by for the occasional challenge. That’s why we offer two flexible options for families: Membership and Drop-In Class Passes. Not sure which one is right for your child? Let’s break it down!
🥷 Membership: For the Committed Ninja
Becoming a Forest Flyers member is more than just signing up for weekly classes—it’s joining a vibrant, supportive community that champions consistent growth, friendship, and fun.
Membership Perks Include:
🥳 Special Member Pricing for Parties – Celebrate in ninja style at a discounted rate!
🏕️ Early Access + Discounts for Camps – Get first dibs on popular school break and summer camps.
👨👩👧 Sibling Discounts – Perfect for families with multiple ninjas.
💪 Ongoing Skill Development – Weekly classes build strength, confidence, and consistency.
🎉 Exclusive Member Events – Enjoy community-building events designed just for members.
Ideal For:
Families who want their child to progress in skills over time, benefit from a consistent schedule, and take full advantage of all Forest Flyers has to offer.
🪂 Drop-In Class Pass: For the Flexible Flyer
Not ready to commit to a regular class? No problem! Our Drop-In Class Passes are a convenient way to experience the excitement of Forest Flyers Ninja Academy on your own schedule.
Highlights:
🕓 Ultimate Flexibility – Choose from 1, 3, or 10 class passes. No weekly commitment!
✅ Perfect for Busy Schedules – Come when it works best for you.
🤸 Explore Before You Commit – Try out classes before deciding on membership.
Drop-In Pass Options:
- 1 Class Pass – $37.50
- 3 Class Pack – $108
- 10 Class Pack – $310
Passes can be used for any age-appropriate class that has availability (an open spot), do not expire, and may be used by anyone on the family account. Check the class schedule and reserve your spot online—easy and convenient!
Ideal For:
Families with unpredictable schedules, those trying out classes for the first time, or kids who want to supplement other activities with some ninja fun.
So, which should you choose?
Whether your ninja wants to train every week or just drop in for fun, Forest Flyers Ninja Academy has an option that fits. Membership is the best value for ongoing development and perks, while Drop-In Passes are ideal for occasional visits and flexibility.
🎯 Still unsure? Try a drop-in class or two and see how your ninja likes it—you can always switch to membership when you're ready to soar!
Learn more and sign up today:
🔗 Class availability on our Customer Portal
🔗 Contact us with any questions!
Forest Flyers Ninja Academy is now offering Drop In Class Passes! This option opens up flexibility to pick and choose when your ninja takes a class with us. This is not an open gym option. The sport of ninja requires flexibility and adaptation! Drop In Class Passes are a great option for families who: Have a busy schedule with other sports Share custody or have otherwise complicated schedules Have a work schedule that changes regularly Travel a long commute to reach Forest Flyers Ninja Academy Want to ninja occasionally rather than weekly Have family or friends visiting who want to check out Forest Flyers Ninja Academy Class Pass details: PRICING ( kid classes ): Single class pass: $37.50 3-pack class pass: $108 10-pack class pass: $310 PRICING ( adult classes ): Single class pass: $25 Passes do not expire Passes may be used by anyone on the family account Passes may be redeemed for admission to classes with open spaces (visible in our Customer Portal) Not eligible for our Level Up program Passes are non-refundable and all Class Pass sales are final How to purchase Class Passes: Create an account in the Customer Portal Once logged into the Customer Portal, select Drop In Class Pass How to redeem Class Passes: Log into the Customer Portal and select My Account Select Passes Select Use Punch Pass Use the calendar option to select the date you’d like to come in, and check which classes have availability (open spots) Select your class and then “Punch in” Be ready to ninja on the date and time you selected! >>> Compare Membership and Drop-In Class Passes here <<< Check out our FAQ to learn about what to expect in a ninja class at Forest Flyers Ninja Academy. Contact us with any questions. See you on the course!
BEST. BIRTHDAY. EVER. Make your kiddo’s next birthday EPIC by booking a party at Forest Flyers Ninja Academy! 🎉 We provide a unique birthday experience that's packed with fun for your kiddo and their friends—while keeping things stress-free for the parents! At a Forest Flyers Ninja birthday party, you’ll enjoy: ✨ Private access to the gym—the whole place is yours! 🤸 60 minutes of gym time, including party games on the course and ninja course instruction led by our coaches 🎁 30 minutes in the lounge area for food and presents after the gym time 🎂 Access to tables, seating, a refrigerator/freezer, and the ability to order or bring in food 💚 Complimentary Forest Flyers Ninja T-shirt for the birthday child Your birthday package includes up to 10 kiddos plus the birthday child. Each additional kiddo is $10. The maximum number of participants is 15. Each participant must have a waiver signed and wear clean, dry shoes on the course. Our birthday parties are designed for kiddos ages 5-17. You can arrive 15 minutes before your party and have 15 minutes after to clear out. Feel free to bring your own decorations to spruce up the space! 🎈 Heads up—members get exclusive discounts on our birthday party package! Now that’s something worth celebrating. 👉 BOOK YOUR PARTY NOW 👈
Your Summer Plans are Here! Forest Flyers Ninja Academy is excited to bring you our FIRST-EVER Summer Ninja Camps! Enroll your ninja in our half-day summer camps to stay active, hang out with friends, beat summer boredom, and, most importantly, have fun! Camps run throughout 10 weeks this summer—yes, even the last two weeks in August. Choose one week, multiple weeks, or select the days that work best for your ninja all summer long! Summer Ninja Camps run Monday through Friday, 1:00pm to 4:00pm, kicking off the week of June 23 and ending the week of August 25. Our camps are designed for ninjas ages 5-12. Your kiddo will enjoy: 🤸♂️ Warm-up and kickoff: Let the ninja fun begin 🤸♀️ Ninja course training: Master those obstacles like a pro 🤸♂️ Creative break: Rest your grip and recharge for more action 🤸♀️ Team challenges: Time to work together and level up Camp rates are $50 daily and $240 if you enroll for a full week. Say hello to savings! Get the most bang for your buck with our sibling and full-week discounts. BONUS: Members get additional discounts to enjoy! 🤑 Make sure your kiddos wear closed-toed athletic shoes (no crocs, sandals, etc.)—proper ninja footwear is key for safety and performance! Also, be sure to send campers with a snack and water bottle each day. Ready for an EPIC summer? Head to our website to sign up—spots are limited, so secure your ninja's spot for the best summer yet! 👉 ENROLL TODAY! 👈 All Summer Ninja Camp attendees must sign a waiver before class. There will be NO Friday class the week of June 30 in observance of the holiday, so full-week discounts won't apply. Camps will run Monday through Friday for all other weeks.
IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR OUR NINJA CREW: As we welcome our awesome ninja crew for classes and birthday parties, don’t forget—proper kicks are a must! 👟 Sure, ninja shoes look awesome—but they’re also the secret weapon for staying safe, sticking landings, and unlocking next-level ninja skills! 🚀👟 Here’s what to look for in the ultimate ninja footwear: 👟 Rubber soles – for maximum grip on the course 👟 Clean and dry – to keep our ninja space fresh and safe 👟 Velcro or laces – slip-ons can slip right off mid-obstacle! Being a top-tier ninja means showing up prepared—from head to toe. A positive mindset AND the right shoes? Now that’s your secret ninja power. 💥 Thanks for helping us take care of our space and our ninjas!
NEGAUNEE, Mich., March 21, 2025 - Forest Flyers Ninja Academy, the Upper Peninsula’s first Ninja Warrior-style obstacle gym, will officially open its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, March 24, at 10:30 AM at 400 US Route 41, Suite 106, Negaunee, Michigan 49866. The event will bring together the gym’s co-founders, local dignitaries, community leaders and fitness enthusiasts to celebrate the launch of this new facility. Forest Flyers Ninja is a fully equipped indoor ninja gym dedicated to inspiring children ages three to seventeen of all abilities, backgrounds, and mindsets to lead active and healthy lifestyles. The academy offers a fun, safe and challenging environment where kids can develop physical skills, build self-confidence and form friendships. In classes designed for preschool, elementary, teen, and homeschool groups, kids will swing, jump, roll, balance, and tackle obstacles such as warped walls, angled steps, and rings, all while building discipline and focus. Classes will be held once a week for 40 to 50 minutes, grouped by age, in designated zones tailored to different skill levels. Ninjas progress through a six-level curriculum, maintaining a maximum 10:1 student-to-instructor ratio. The academy will also provide space rentals for private parties. “We moved to the Upper Peninsula from downstate in 2021 and have loved becoming part of this community,” said Jason Piper, co-founder of Forest Flyers Ninja Academy. “Ninja Warrior has long been a part of our lives—from watching American Ninja Warrior Jr. to building a course for our kids in our basement. We’ve seen firsthand how it impacts both physical and mental health. With long winters in the U.P., there’s a growing need for indoor activities that empower our youth, and Forest Flyers Ninja aims to meet that need.” “Forest Flyers Ninja is about teaching children to face life’s obstacles and challenges with courage, determination, resilience, and grit—both in the gym and in life,” said Adela Piper, co-founder of Forest Flyers Ninja Academy. “What started as a simple idea that wouldn’t quit has turned into months of planning, researching, building and hard work, and now we’re ready to open and grow our ninja crew. From our family to yours, we can't wait to share this new adventure with our beloved U.P. community.” "We’re thrilled to support Forest Flyers Ninja Academy in celebrating their grand opening with a ribbon cutting," said Lauren Rotundo, Small Business Promotions Specialist at the Lake Superior Community Partnership. "Negaunee has gained significant momentum in recent years, with innovative businesses like this driving continued growth." Monday’s ribbon-cutting will be conducted by the Lake Superior Community Partnership and attended by local officials, stakeholders and the Forest Flyers Ninja Academy co-founders. ###
You’re invited to our GRAND OPENING PARTY happening Sunday, March 23 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm! Join us as we celebrate the opening of Forest Flyers Ninja Academy at our TREE-MENDOUS grand opening party! Come explore our space and enjoy: 🟢 Get the FIRST look at our epic new ninja gym! 🟢 Take a test flight on our awesome gym equipment 🟢 Meet our incredible coaches and fellow Forest Flyers 🟢 Get ready to score some cool prizes 🟢 Snag a stellar membership deal 🟢 Plus, more fun surprises await! As the Upper Peninsula's first-ever Ninja Warrior-style obstacle gym, our goal is to share the joys this sport has to offer with our community, which is why we're excited to make this grand opening party totally FREE and open to the public! If your kiddo(s) is eager to branch out and try the epic sport of ninja, sign up for a 30-minute time slot to experience our fully equipped ninja course! Participants must be aged between 3-17, sign a waiver and wear clean, dry shoes on the course. Spots are limited, so don’t delay signing up your kiddo for this opportunity for a free test fly! Reserving a time slot is only required if your kiddo is looking to take a test fly–our doors will be open from 12pm-3pm on Sunday for you to visit Forest Flyers Ninja and celebrate our grand opening with us! Come one, come all, ninja crew! 🎉 To sign up, visit the Customer Portal , select Special Events, and then select the Grand Opening event listed with the time slot you wish to book. Let’s party!
Oh nuts! We made a mistake. 😅 Starting a business from the ground up is full of obstacles. Some of them are minor and some of them are major. Among the many responsibilities and to-dos of building the U.P.’s first ninja warrior-style obstacle gym, we unknowingly let something slip through the cracks. Last week, it was brought to our attention that the name “Flying Squirrel” has an international trademark, and, therefore, it was time to find a new name for our new business. We quickly put our thinking caps back on and are excited to reintroduce ourselves today. 👋 Hi (again)! We are Forest Flyers Ninja Academy, the U.P’s first-ever ninja warrior-style obstacle gym! Here’s the thing, ninja crew—one of the core values we teach is taking responsibility for our actions. It’s why we are choosing to be candid about this pivot in our business, and we’re moving forward by adapting and overcoming the obstacles in our path. That being said, we’re excited to re-introduce Forest Flyers Ninja Academy and make our mark in this amazing community. You’ll see this change reflected across our communication channels in the coming days. Our only request is that if you’ve saved our website anywhere, please update it to our new address: www.forestflyersninja.com. No other action is needed for those who have signed up for classes, trials, or camps, or who follow our social media pages. And that’s it! We wanted to be upfront with you about this change and share our new name. Your support has meant the world to us as we’ve put down roots, and we’re committed to honoring transparency and authenticity with the community that has welcomed us. 💚 Now, it’s time to get back to preparing to take flight! And stay tuned... we’ve got another exciting announcement coming your way this week! 👀