Beyond the beam - May

5th Jun 2026

It's our 20th Anniversary

For 20 years, we’ve been helping children to increase confidence, resilience and positive self-esteem through listening, communicating and structured play. To celebrate, you can get your child a limited-edition T-Shirt next time you join us in the gym, with 50% of all sales donated to the Birmingham Children’s Hospital

 

Swing into a world of adventure

Tuesday 26th May - Thursday 28th May

This May half term, your little one can swing into a wild world of fun at our Jungle Adventure Camps full of animal antics! Our much sought after Full Day Multi Sport Camp is on Thursday 28th May and will include a private Waterworld Swim at 9.15am & Adventure Golf at 1.00pm, as well as time practising gymnastics skills

Member price: £25 per half day & £45 full day
(or 6 Make-up Credits)

Non-member price: £30 per half day & £50 full day

Multi Sport Member full day: £65 (or 10 Make-up Credits) / Non-member full day: £70

Book your little explorer into a camp today

Half Day = 09:00 – 12:00 or 13:00 - 16:00
Full Day = 09:00 - 16:00

Book now

 

The Balance & Beam difference

“The ladies at Balance & Beam are so friendly and supportive, offering great advice and all round fun for our 6 month old baby. Within a few weeks I’ve really noticed a difference in her confidence and motor skills, extremely happy with everything so far, the gym is colourful, welcoming and super clean! And the children’s safety is a number one priority! 100 and 10% recommend.” 

Kate W.

Member of Balance & Beam

Experience the Balance & Beam difference today

Book a free trial

 

Why structured play beats ‘just letting them run around’

Running around a park or soft play burns energy, keeps toddlers busy and might even tire them out (eventually). But does it support their development?

The short answer – no. Without guidance, most toddlers will repeat what they already know, avoid what they find difficult and move without purpose. It looks like progress, but it’s often just movement.

At Balance & Beam, our sessions aren’t just ‘playtime’. They’re coach-led, purposeful experiences built around development.

Read our latest insight on why structured play for toddlers changes everything

Take me there

 

 

New Baby Massage & Yoga Courses

Baby Massage courses start this May at Balance & Beam, with Baby Yoga landing in September. As gentle, guided ways of bonding with your baby, these courses give you the space to learn and feel supported in a calm, welcoming environment

Baby Massage Courses

21st May – 18th June
25th June – 23rd July
10th September – 8th October

The course runs on Thursdays at 1pm – 2:30pm for 5 weeks and is £75 payable on sign up

Baby Yoga Courses
14th September – 19th October

The course runs on Mondays at 1:30pm – 2:30pm for 6 weeks and is £72 payable on sign up.

View all courses

 

 

Join us for our SEN sessions

Members and non-members welcome!

Our SEN sessions are designed to support children aged 3 to 10 years with crucial physical, cognitive, communication and social skill development through sensory play and adaptive activities in a calm and sensory-friendly environment.

  • Expert, caring & nurturing staff
  • Optional structured warm up & group activities
  • Quiet breakout area in our party room
  • Reduced class sizes for a calmer, SEN friendly environment

Sessions available throughout April:
Tuesday 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th from 13:30 - 14:30
Sunday 26th from 16:15 – 17:15

Book now

 

 

Need plans for May half term?

You can secure your little one’s place on our May half term camps from the first week of April – keep an eye out on our website!

Our camps

Book a Free Trial