Duluth, Get Ready to Tumble: The Little Gym to Debut November 14

World's Premier Children's Enrichment & Physical Development Center to Host Grand Opening Event Filled with Family Fun

DULUTH, Ga., Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Little Gym, the world's premier enrichment and physical development center for children ages four months through 12 and part of the youth enrichment growth-focused platform Unleashed Brands, is set to open in Duluth with a grand opening celebration on November 14, bringing serious fun to children while supporting their physical, cognitive, and social development. Located 3176 Main St Suite 400, The Little Gym of Duluth will bring movement-based learning, gymnastics classes, and confidence-building programs to thousands of families across the Atlanta area.

Meet the Local Owners

The Little Gym of Duluth is owned and operated by mother-daughter duo, Annette and Melissa Mitchell. Annette is a former member of the Swedish national gymnastics team who spent 25 years coaching gymnastics before moving into the corporate world. Melissa is a former professional dancer with the Atlanta Ballet. The idea for the business took root after Melissa brought her own daughter to a class at The Little Gym and immediately saw an opportunity to combine her mother's decades of coaching experience with her own lifelong passion for movement and performance. The two had long talked about starting a business together, and after years of corporate work, they decided to return to their roots in athletics and dance, this time to give back to the Duluth community.

"This has always been more than a business idea for us, it's personal," said Melissa Mitchell. "Watching my daughter light up in her first class at The Little Gym reminded me of everything dance gave me growing up. My mom and I both know firsthand what it means to have a coach believe in you, and we wanted to create that same environment for kids right here in Duluth."

Celebrate the Grand Opening

The Little Gym of Duluth will kick off with a two-week soft opening beginning November 2, giving local families an early look at the facility and its programs. The celebration will culminate with a grand opening on November 14, officially welcoming the new location to the community. The festivities will include snacks and refreshments, fun activities for kids, and a raffle for a free birthday party at The Little Gym.

Families who sign up through the grand opening can also lock in discounted founding membership pricing: $96 per month for a monthly membership with one class per week, $88 per month for a 12-month membership with one class per week, or $168 per month for a premium monthly membership with two classes per week.

Little Steps Lead to Big Confidence

The Little Gym of Duluth's programs are designed to be a springboard for life's adventures. Classes utilize movement-based learning and imaginative play to enhance coordination, listening, and intellectual skills. Popular options include:

• Parent/Child Classes: Designed for ages 4 months to 3 years, parents help their child explore motor and social-skill development.
• Preschool and Grade School Gymnastics Classes: Tailored to each age group, students learn tumbling and apparatus techniques while using positive motivation as a learning tool.
• Awesome Birthday Bashes: Private parties with a variety of themes that feature instructor-led games and music.
• Additional programming and specialty events designed to meet the needs of the local community.

With nearly 400 locations across 31 countries, The Little Gym teaches kids social and physical skills appropriate to each stage of childhood by creating opportunities to experience achievement and build self-confidence. The core of the international franchise's mission is becoming the foundation of a child's development that will set them up for success. Through a proprietary philosophy called Three-Dimensional learning, programs foster growth in three holistic dimensions including physical, cognitive, and social and emotional learning. The core teaching methods create opportunities for children to experience achievement and build self-confidence.

The Duluth gym will be open November 2 and can be reached at (678) 935-4983 or on Instagram and Facebook.

To learn more about The Little Gym of Duluth, please visit https://www.thelittlegym.com/duluth/.

About The Little Gym

The Little Gym is an internationally recognized program that helps children build the developmental skills and confidence needed at each stage of childhood. The very first location was established in 1976 by Robin Wes, an innovative educator with a genuine love for children. The Little Gym International was formed in 1992 to franchise The Little Gym concept. Today, The Little Gym International has nearly 400 locations in over 31 countries including the U.S., Canada, China, the United Kingdom, Thailand and more. For more information, visit The Little Gym at www.TheLittleGym.com.

About Unleashed Brands
Unleashed Brands currently includes portfolio brands Urban Air, The Little Gym, Sylvan Learning, Snapology, Class 101, Premier Martial Arts and Water Wings Swim School. The platform was founded to curate and grow a portfolio of the most innovative and profitable franchise brands that help kids learn, play, and grow. Over the last 10 years, the team at Unleashed Brands has built a proven platform for scaling businesses focused on serving families. Its mission is to impact the lives of every child by providing fun, engaging, and inspiring experiences that help them reach their full potential. For more information, visit UnleashedBrands.com.

Media Contact: Ashley Corona, PR Coordinator, Fishman Public Relations, [email protected], 847.945.1300 ext. 276

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