EXCELLENT
Based on 27 reviews
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Angela GisondoAugust 20, 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We had a wonderful week of summer camp for our 5 year old son. It was his first time learning about dodgeball and now says it's his favorite game. He also loved that they had multiple water days to beat the Texas heat. We will definitely be back!Posted on Google![]()
Helina Fox-RabinovitzAugust 19, 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We've been part of HGG community for 9 months now and we love the challenging workouts and fun my kids have in class. I highly recommend them for classes and birthday parties. Thanks Justin!Posted on Google![]()
Rowena PowerAugust 15, 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
My daughter had the best time at Hot Ground, attending the Leadership Summer Camp there. We are visiting for a length of time from the UK and we wanted her to do something fun and challenging with other kids, so we enrolled her for a day...she wanted to keep coming back so we enrolled her for the remainder of the week! The care and passion from Coach Justin and team was evident and Gwen can't wait to come back next time! Thank you all so much! Rowena,Hugh and Gwen.Posted on Google![]()
Jolie CadyAugust 14, 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
This was our kids favorite camp of the summer!Posted on Google![]()
Millicent HeisnerAugust 14, 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We’ve had such a great experience with Hot Ground Gym! Our 6-year-old son did the 6-week summer camp and learned so much. We’ve definitely noticed him getting more confident with the obstacle courses and stronger. We also really love that the owners, Justin and Heather, are always there. It gives us peace of mind knowing they’re so hands-on and involved.Posted on Google![]()
Sarah MittalAugust 14, 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
My son loved the active camp set up and team work aspectsPosted on Google![]()
Our FamilyAugust 13, 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Our child loved this camp. She looked forward to each day and came home exhausted!Posted on Google![]()
Kelsey MulkeyAugust 9, 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We had my son’s birthday party at HGG and it was a blast! They handled everything and the kids had so much fun. My son has already informed me that I have to sign him up for their camp.Posted on Google![]()
Lauren “Lemon” LaugenMay 31, 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We recently celebrated our son's 5th birthday at Hot Ground Gym, and I cannot recommend them enough! From start to finish, the entire experience was seamless. The coaches were absolutely wonderful—kind, patient, encouraging, and genuinely engaged with every child. They somehow managed to keep a large group of excited kids organized, having fun, and feeling included the entire time. What impressed me most was how thoughtful and attentive the team was. Justin anticipated needs before we even had to ask, helped everything stay on schedule, and made the entire party feel effortless for us as parents. As someone who has attended and planned plenty of children's birthday parties, I can honestly say this was one of the smoothest, most well-run parties I've ever experienced. The kids had an absolute blast, and the teamwork activities were such a unique and memorable part of the celebration. Connor has not stopped talking about it! A huge thank you to the coaches and staff for making our son's birthday so special. Your care, energy, and professionalism did not go unnoticed, and we are incredibly grateful. We would absolutely recommend Hot Ground Gym to any family looking for an unforgettable birthday party experience.Posted on Google![]()
Serena IbarraApril 18, 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Cannot say enough great things about this place! We booked a Birthday Party, never having been there before. The online booking was easy and though I did not speak to anyone on the phone I was a tad nervous, but once we got there the 2 gentleman running the place were so nice and welcoming! They had everything set up and under control and my son’s party was a huge success! He loves this place and so did all of his friends we are looking forward to trying weekly classes and or their summer camps!
Reviews
Nicole D
Our girl scout brownie troop attended a teambuilding event tonight at Hot Ground Gym. They all had the best time! They were lead by two amazing leaders who helped them earn their Fair Play badge. They were able to work on their mental and physical abilities, all while working together! I highly recommend attending a class with your kids! Our girls cannot wait to return! Thank you Hot Ground Gym!!
Jen B
Hot Ground Gym is a fantastic place for children to grow both physically and mentally. My daughters have started taking classes here and the weekly curriculum is outstanding for strength, confidence and team building. We recently hosted a birthday party here for my 8 year old and it was phenomenal. Well organized from start to finish. Sam and Evan did an incredible job directing and encouraging 18 girls through several obstacles and team building exercises. All of the kids had an excellent time. I would highly recommend this place. You can’t go wrong.
Ernie Costello
I just left Hot Ground Gym after an awesome team building event that I scheduled for my daughters’ Indian Princess program. Sam was amazing. He connected with the girls and got them moving, thinking, problem solving and working together. He kept them engaged and smiling which is not always easy for girls ages 5-12. Well done Sam and well done Hot Ground Gym. I would definitely recommend Sam and the gym if you are looking for a great event for groups sized 10-30. I know they do birthday parties there as well which I am sure would be great!
Dmitriy C
I cant say enough great things about this place! What a great concept. My son was invited to a friends birthday party here and it was a blast. I saw a couple parents (including myself) that wanted to jump in the party with the kids, because it looked so much fun. The place is super clean and well maintained. In the beginning I didn’t know if my son will be able to do some of the obstacles, he is not the most athletic kid in the class and that was my concern. However, the instructors encouraged and motivated every single child at the party and no one left behind. In the beginning of the party when they were explaining the rules one of the instructors said “Don’t be afraid of anything. We ask you to do it because we are here for you and we will overcome any challenge together.” The obstacle courses were a blast, but the coolest thing was their team building activities. The kids had carried the birthday boy in a kayak above their heads. They also go some parents involved in the kayak team building activity. This is an awesome place for kids!!!
Helen O.
Had an awesome birthday party experience there today! Joey and Jeremy were the ultimate hosts and really empowered the kids to overcome their fears and stretch their limits! Thanks for taking care of every detail and helping create such a special experience for everyone!
C.P.
Another perfect review. Don’t even think twice…your kid will love it. My 6 year old daughter originally came for a birthday party and now comes twice a week and loves it! The skill building, exercise, rule following, respect, and teamwork make this place exceptional! Can’t say enough good things about this place. Sam the manager and all the team members are awesome with the kids. Thank you guys and keep it up!
Lisa I
This place is the absolute best! The coaches are amazing. My son had his 8th birthday party here and now he’s almost 9. The development we have seen is really incredible, and my son isn’t even consistent about going weekly which we are trying to do. My son did some summer camp and will be doing winter camp as well. It’s challenging, fun, and they learn so much about being a better and stronger person. It’s so wonderful for kids to have such amazing role models and teachers in the staff. Many thanks to everyone at Hot Ground Gym!!
Suzanne Kors
My kids did the winter camp at hot ground and liked it so much! Fun activities, awesome coaches and a great work out. Unfortunately, we have already other plans for MLK but for the summer the kids are asking already to sign them up for the camp.
Alejandra Ventura De Ganddini
My Daughter loves this place. She has learned so many new skills and good things from this place. They teach them so much more than obstacle courses they teach them team work and respect. The winter camp was awesome she loved expending time with the coaches and new friends. We will be doing more camps for sure. Thank you Hot Grounds you are awesome!!!
Ruth Gomberg-Munoz
My son loves the classes and was sooo looking forward to winter camp. It exceeded his expectations!! While he had a blast, as a mom i appreciate the balance of fun, challenging activities (the “missions”) with team building exercises, self-defense training, and character building. I really cannot say enough about HG, it has made my kiddo love exercise and develop physically and mentally!
M DeLatour
We were very excited that Hot Ground Gym offered a camp session for Good Friday. It gave our son the opportunity to spend the day learning new skills and being active. We love Hot Ground Gym! We have seen a big change in our son over the course of the last couple of months. All of the instructors are great with him and have taught him so much! He is learning to work with other kids as part of a team, to be a good listener and be respectful.
Katie Clarke
I was so excited, when I got an email, about registering Ian for Hot Ground Presidents Day camp. Days off of school, usually mean a full day of TV watching, and junk food at Grandmas, so the option of having him, hang with friends, participate is lots of action packed fun, was an awesome alternative. He LOVED it! He was so excited to tell me all about the knife throwing, and Archery, and the fun team works activities that he did. He was active and busy all day, by the time I picked him up, he was spent! We love Hot Ground, and look forward to enrolling Ian any camps they have in the future!!
Vita Unger
My son (8) and daughter (10) had an amazing experience during HGG summer leadership camp. Each week they learned new leadership, teamwork, safety, and problem solving skills. Sam and his team are amazing and exceptional! My kids are looking forward to the classes offered throughout the school year and enrolling again next summer. This is truly an awesome program for all kids!
Geoff Geltner
Both of my boys love “working out” here once or twice a week. The instructors are wonderful and the sessions are very reasonably priced. A hidden gem during the winter!
Emma F.
Cannot say enough good things about this place. The staff are friendly – if I’m sitting waiting the ones that are not with kids come over and introduce themselves. My son loves the classes, he is beginning to show belief in his abilities and more confidence. Your kids will have a ball. Give it a shot!
Denise P.
My daughter has been attending Hot Ground Gym since January and we couldn’t be happier. We love the physical workout she receives, but the teamwork, motivation, and practical skills are outstanding. I love watching her and the other children excel and smile when they complete something that may have seemed too difficult moments before. All the coaches are professional and great with the kids. In short, they are the best! Our entire family highly recommends Hot Ground Gym.
Jill McEnery
I cannot say enough about what the classes at HGG have done for my boy’s perseverance and patience and leadership qualities. And it’s a great workout too!
Kristi Takagishi
Our boys, 7 and 10, did the HGG Leadership Summer camp for the month of June. They had a lot of fun learning to work together with others, be leaders, be accountable (at least there) and experience drills, obstacle courses, and other activities not offered at other camps. They liked going to the lake once a week. The boys came home tired!
Jony Nazar
This place provides unique experience for my kid. There is no other place in the area that exposes kids to learning real life skills, survival methods, leadership. etc… I love the owner too
Valerie B.
Literally love this place and all that they stand for. This is a facility ran by people who care about setting our kids up for success with a side of tough skin. It’s a bit far for us but my sis in law and I make it happen by alternating carpool just so we can get the kids into at least one week of their camp sessions. They focus on team building, confidence building, working out their mind, and their bodies everyday. They rave about their day and actually are begging for another week. Do not hesitate to support this facility and their leaders, you and your kids will be happy you did!
Vickie Lewin
We found Hot Ground Gym (HGG) by accident because of my daughter’s interest in Parkour or Ninja-type obstacle course activities, kind of like the American Ninja Warrior tv show. There are two aspects to HGG’s approach that made this place a great choice for our child’s after-school activities: 1) classes offer far more than a fun, physical after-school activity where the kids get to burn energy by climbing, jumping, swinging on ropes, etc; and 2) while the kids are “playing” they’re also learning about teamwork, confidence, cooperation, responsibility, leadership and problem-solving skills. That is the backbone of this whole company which is run by veterans—teaching kids very important life skills during the classes through the different activities. Other important details which factored into our decision choosing HHG included: 1) small class size; 2) individualized attention; 3) beautiful new facility that is very clean; and 4) very reasonable rates for classes. We started our child at 1 time per week but are moving up to 2 times per week since she loves it so much.
Carolyn Kohl
We have two daughters, ages five and seven. At Hot Ground Gym they get a good work out but don’t even realize they are exercising because they are focused on the obstacle course tasks. These classes safely challenge the kids to try things they normally wouldn’t get to try: climbing over walls, running up ramps, climbing ropes, etc. Sam does an amazing job breaking down the ever-rotating obstacles into separate skills and then training those skills and muscle groups. My daughters are growing in confidence and resilience. We are so glad to have found HGG!
Vic L.
We highly recommend Hot Ground Gym classes because they offer a fun, physical after-school activity coupled with learning opportunities in social and emotional learning. The kids get to burn energy by climbing, jumping, swinging on ropes, etc. While the kids are “playing” they’re also learning about teamwork, confidence, cooperation, responsibility, leadership and problem-solving skills. Hot Ground Gym is owned by veterans who are great role models. We also love the small class size, individualized attention as well as the beautiful new facility and reasonable rates for classes.
Mary D.
I was looking for an alternative to martial arts for my son, and learned about Hot Ground. I’m extremely impressed by what they do. In addition to challenging parkour, which he loves, they teach practical life skills that go beyond anything I’ve seen elsewhere (except possibly the Boy Scouts). My son has been learning first aid and other life-saving skills, survival techniques, and more — and I’m seeing a big improvement in both his physical confidence and emotional maturity. The coaches are great with kids, striking a nice balance between good-humored and no-nonsense, which the kids definitely respond to! The facilities are very well-maintained, and I like the fact that they take the kids outside when the weather’s good. I’ve decided to try a week of the summer camp this year as well, and we’ll see how that goes. Hot Ground isn’t inexpensive, but the price (especially for the camp) is in keeping with most other after-school activities.
Allison Wyrwicz
Hot Ground Gym provides an awesome physical workout, builds character and teaches teamwork! My 8yo son has really looked up to the instructors and my 4yo daughter wants to follow in his footsteps. From classes, to leadership camp, to birthday parties, I highly recommend!
Megan Lierman
We moved here nearly a year ago, and started our son shortly after the move. Since then, he has grown in confidence, independence, compassion, trust, and respect. He has the diagnoses of ADHD, oppositional defiance disorder, intermittent explosive disorder, and anxiety. He hasn’t had a single tantrum since his third week with Sam at Hot Ground. He is kinder, more respectful, and genuinely wants to have better and more meaningful relationships with peers. The teamwork and relationship model offered here is unique in that the kids depend on any random group as the class days vary. The outward focus seems to be physical development, but the true focus is mental, social-emotional, and community growth. Sam absolutely loves the kids as they are, wherever they are, and is building up each person as that individual needs to be built up. He is a true gem, and my son looks forward to each class, excited about each one.

