A High Demand for Child Fitness

Fewer than half of American children get the exercise they need for good health, and only about one-third of elementary and secondary schools offer daily physical education classes. Jeff and Melissa Woods opened the first J.W. Tumbles in Solano Beach, California, in 1985, hoping to remedy this situation. The company opened its first franchise operation in Tucson, Arizona.

J.W. Tumbles is a skill- and confidence-building program that promotes self-esteem and physical health in children aged 4 months to 9 years. Each class in its 'Fun'damentals program delivers challenging, noncompetitive activities. The program focuses on improving motor skills, spatial awareness, manipulative skills, coordination, balance, agility, flexibility, rhythm, strength, social awareness and sportsmanship. Franchisees can teach the program at their locations or use a van to take the fitness programs to schools. The company also offers summer and winter camps.

A Rewarding Franchise

Owning a J.W. Tumbles Kids Gym is an incredibly rewarding experience, allowing you to have control of your financial future, give back to your community, and make a lifelong impact in the lives of children everyday.

Our Innovative Franchise Program can make the dream of owning your own business a reality. JWT provides a comprehensive business start up program focused on training you to create the magical atmosphere we are famous for, whether for gym classes, birthday parties, or special events. This program consists of:

• One-on-One Training of JW Tumbles Program

• Promotional Materials

• Site Selection and Lease Assistance

• Fresh New Facility Design

• Space Plan & Construction Assistance

• Marketing, Training and Support

Join the Team

When you become a franchisee, we will give you the same personalized experience that we give our customers.  As you grow your business, we will connect you with our other franchisees to get a friendly perspective of their J.W. Tumbles experiences.  You will also have strong ties with the home office because your success is their success. 

We also have an ongoing support program designed to help you build a successful business and to sustain that success through the constant development of our system.  The parts of the system are:

• A Mentoring Program

• Regular Communication

• Onsite Visits

• Marketing Assistance

• Continuing Education

• Business Planning & Consulting