The Little Gym of Puyallup

Specialties

The Little Gym provides structured and progressive programs for KIDS 4mo-​12yr in a SERIOUS FUN, non-​competitive and nurturing environment building physical, intellectual and social skills, and CONFIDENCE that lead to a lifetime of SUCCESS! We also have dance, sports, birthday parties, day camps, and Parent Survival Nights!

History

Established in 1976.

In the mid-​1970s, The Little Gym (TLG) concept sprang from the heart and mind of founder Robin Wes. An innovative educator, musician and kinesiologist, Robin envisioned a nurturing place where children could explore their physical development, while also growing socially, emotionally and intellectually. Although teaching physical education in a competitive setting was the accepted norm at the time, Robin believed there was a better approach. Instead, he created an environment filled with the spirit to achieve rather than the pressure to win. Robins non-​competitive approach was unheard of back then. Revolutionary, even.

Robin opened the first TLG in 1976 in Bellevue, WA. Since then, weve honed the teaching methods he set into motion, structuring them into an expanded curriculum, with each class building on lessons learned in previous ones. In 1992, under the leadership of Bob Bingham, the concept was franchised, spreading TLGs methods and results across the globe.

Meet the Business Owner

Tom W.

Business Owner

The Little Gym (TLG) of Puyallup is owned and operated by the Watrous family.

Tom Watrous, who lives in Auburn, operate The Little Gym of Puyallup. He and his wife, Lori, are parents of four children, all of whom have gone through multiple programs at TLG. Their three oldest children were students at TLG of Kent in the early 2000’s before moving into competitive gymnastics programs; their youngest child was also a TLG student a few years after his older siblings. Having had such a wonderful experience as TLG parents, they are now excited to help other parents enjoy those same experiences. Before managing TLG of Puyallup, Tom ran his own small businesses for most of the past twelve years, and Lori has spent countless volunteer hours at her children’s competitive gym in Kent. They both love kids, and are actively involved in their children’s activities.

They have a very talented team with a diverse background working with children. They all invite you to call or stop by anytime.