An Armstrong family is willing to help kids move, grow, and believe in themselves.
Chelsea and Jordy Willing are opening the Willing 2 Ninja gym on Okanagan Street in Armstrong, with an official grand opening set for Saturday, June 7, from 12 to 3 p.m.
"This gym was built by our family, myself, my husband Jordy, his parents, and our two kids, and it香蕉视频直播檚 become so much more than just a physical space," said Chelsea. "It香蕉视频直播檚 a place where kids are learning to be brave, to try again, and to grow stronger inside and out."
Willing 2 Ninja is a youth empowerment movement disguised as obstacle course training.
The gym's programs help kids build confidence through competence, learn to try, fail, and try again, and improve strength, balance, and coordination. The programs also practice kindness, courage, and participants doing their best.
The Willings started in January 2024 as a mobile program, running obstacle course classes through Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation. That grew into hosting sessions at St. Joseph's Hall, where the Willings packed homemade equipment in and out daily.
The family secured a location in the summer of last year, and started running classes in September. Next comes the official opening of Willing 2 Ninja's new permanent home.
Grand opening highlights June 7 will include:
香蕉视频直播� Face painting by local artist Christine;
香蕉视频直播� Fresh cookies from the girls at Udderly Ice Cream;
香蕉视频直播� Ninja obstacle fun for the whole family;
香蕉视频直播� A silent auction with donations from generous local businesses.
All proceeds from the silent auction will support the gym's Let香蕉视频直播檚 Keep Kids Moving campaign.
"Last summer, with the help from local businesses, we sponsored 44 local kids to attend our camps, and so far, this year, we are at 49 sponsored spots to give away," said Chelsea.
The Willings say they've worked with more than 350 local youth and delivered programs to seven North Okanagan schools. With this new space, the owners are excited to reach even more families and continue building a stronger, more connected community.