JJ's Playhouse was created out of a passion for the health, well-being, growth and development of children. Concerned about the quality and availability of opportunities for children near their home, the founders conceived JJ's Playhouse in 2005 with two goals in mind: ► To alleviate the lack of educational yet fun facilities for children ► To tackle the growing issue of childhood obesity What started as an idea grew into creating JJ's Playhouse as both a children's museum and gym. The mission of JJ’s Playhouse is to positively stimulate a child's mind, body, and spirit through interactive learning exhibits and educational programs that are fun, healthy, and inspirational. JJ's Playhouse Children's Museum and Gym is a 501 (c)(3), tax exempt organization and is affiliated with the Association of Children's Museums. The Children’s Museum features nine permanent exhibits. Each exhibit not only entertains but also teaches children by exposing them to concepts, skills, and information. All of the exhibits offer age-appropriate activities designed to support the learning that is taking place in the home and partner with the curriculum that is used in the schools. The ten permanent exhibits include: ► Cooking ► Medical ► The Arts ► Market ► Faith Gallery ► Early Learner ► Space ► Banking ► Aviation The JJ’s Playhouse gym is totally kid inspired and totally kid powered! The gym offers exercise stations intended for kids between the ages of 5 to 12. Bright colors and soft foam equipment make the gym both attractive and safe for young people. ► Treadmills with easy-to-grip, foam-covered safety bars ► Miniature exercise cycles carefully proportioned for young people ► Electronic odometers measuring speed, distance, and time, allowing kids to track their progress At our gym, the kids are in control of their own pace; thereby, providing a safer fitness environment.