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CHALLENGE TO THE MAX Like you, when I’m sitting on my couch watching T.V., I often look at shows like American Ninja Warrior and think to myself – “oh, I could do that one for sure”; and if I was saying it, you certainly know the teenagers in my house were practically shouting it at the television. So we were super excited to check out the new Ultimate Ninjas facility in Naperville which boasts replica equipment from the show. We arrogantly stepped up to the ring swings and trapeze and quickly plopped to the ground and laughed. Wow! So simple was actually quite hard in real life! We next maneuvered our way deeper into the gym and tested our skills at the Salmon Ladder, Cannonball Alley, Devil Steps, Cliff Hanger, Floating Ledges, Cargo Net, and others, finding each one a tad more challenging, yet purely entertaining. They then offered up a prize to for making our way from one side of the rock climbing wall to the other; so, we eagerly thought we had a shoe-in for the win, until we discovered there were no hand grips on the rocks! Last on our list was the Warped Wall! This was quite possibly our favorite – perhaps because we actually conquered the wall and got to the top to ring the bell! There is indeed a secret to getting to the top, but figuring it out is half the fun! If you have little ones, there are also open gyms for kids 6+ and coaches are available for spotting and assisting the kids through the course, making this an engaging form of exercise and play for all ages and skill levels. Overview Inspired by the hit television show American Ninja Warrior on NBC, Ultimate Ninjas offers a wide variety of obstacle courses for kids and adults of every age and skill level. They have an agility course, swinging ropes, monkey bars, quintuple steps, climbing and warped walls among other exciting obstacles. There is also find a large gym area for basketball, soccer, floor hockey and dodge ball. Ultimate Ninjas 2012 Corporate Lane Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 381-4040 www.UltimateNinjas.com Hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday; 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday; 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday Price $: $12 for One-Hour Open Play; $20 for Two-Hours Open Play; $25/Hour Classes ABOUT THE WRITER Naperville mom Kristen Kucharski graduated from Illinois State University in 1992 with an International Business Degree. She is married and has two energetic daughters and her house is always full of children. Kristen’s column titled, Mom's Little Black Book, is a monthly feature written for moms who are looking for ways to keep their kids busy. #GlancerMagazine #KidsTeens #MomsLittleBlackBook #KristenKucharski #FeaturedBlog #FeaturedBlogger #MBBSportsRecreation #MBBPerfectForTweensTeens #UltimateNinjas #Naperville #January12018 #January152018

MOM'S LITTLE BLACK BOOK | Ultimate Ninja In Naperville

CHALLENGE TO THE MAX Like you, when I’m sitting on my couch watching T.V., I often look at shows like American Ninja Warrior and think...

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CALLING ALL ADRENALINE JUNKIES If your kid is over 4’6”, you are probably ready to let loose and release your stress by speeding, bumping, and banging into them. Having teenagers of my own, I know I found our latest adventure playing WhirlyBall very therapeutic! If you haven’t played, it’s an absolute must for total entertainment with your kids; an interactive date night; an exciting twist on a Girls Night Out; the perfect corporate bonding party; or perhaps taking a family feud to the courts! Time-off during the holidays is the perfect time! ​​The game has been likened to lacrosse, basketball, and bumper cars all combined together. If laughter is the best medicine, you will feel incredible after this play date. Picture yourself in a bumper car with a stick as your steering wheel, while holding a hand-held scoop and trying to shoot a whiffle ball at a backboard. After a few trips up and down the court, you quickly become an expert driver and learn how to work with your team members to block shots, cut off those in pursuit of YOUR whiffle ball, and leave the court feeling exhilarated and empowered! The game of WhirlyBall becomes quickly addictive and a professional referee ensures that even the most aggressive players stay in check. In between games, you can enjoy refreshing drinks at the full service bar or a quick appetizer and pizza to satisfy your hunger. While waiting your turn, you can also enjoy a game of pool, arcades, and even lasertag or bowling at some locations. Being here feels like you are at an amusement park reliving childhood memories and I loved that my group of teenagers and twenty-somethings couldn’t get enough of it; no eye rolling, no complaining, just good ole fun and giggles leaving us wanting more! OVERVIEW To the delight of daredevils and adrenaline junkies everywhere, WhirlyBall combines unequal parts of basketball, lacrosse, and bumper cars all in one inside a 4,000 square feet court offering competition between teams as they bump, slam dunk, pass, and cross check one another. WhirlyBall 800 E. Roosevelt Road Lombard, IL 60148 (630) 932-4800 www.WhirlyBall.com Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday Price $: Court Rental: Monday through Thursday $200 First Hour, $180 Additional Hours; Friday through Sunday $220/Hour. Walk-In Rates Per Half Hour $15/player, 4-player minimum ABOUT THE WRITER Naperville mom Kristen Kucharski graduated from Illinois State University in 1992 with an International Business Degree. She is married and has two energetic daughters and her house is always full of children. Kristen’s column titled, Mom's Little Black Book, is a monthly feature written for moms who are looking for ways to keep their kids busy. #GlancerMagazine #KidsTeens #MomsLittleBlackBook #KristenKucharski #FeaturedBlog #FeaturedBlogger #MBBSportsRecreation #Lombard #WhirlyBall #December12017 #December152017 #MBBPerfectForTweensTeens

MOM'S LITTLE BLACK BOOK | WhirlyBall In Lombard

CALLING ALL ADRENALINE JUNKIES If your kid is over 4’6”, you are probably ready to let loose and release your stress by speeding,...

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