Moving Monkeys
Factory 3/87 Dorset Rd, Ferntree Gully, Victoria, 3156
“Teaching Life Lessons”
Why Choose Moving Monkeys?
Customers praise Moving Monkeys' patient, encouraging coaches and clean, child-friendly facilities designed for learning through play. From toddlers through school-age children, the club builds confidence and motor skills in a warm, welcoming atmosphere where kids genuinely look forward to every session.
About Moving Monkeys
Class Fees
| Program / Class | Billing | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| KinderGym Trial Class (first session) | trial_class | $15 |
Fees are published by Moving Monkeys and may change — confirm current rates when enrolling.
What Customers Say on Google
“Great facilities geared to young children, with learning through play and supportive staff who do a fantastic job setting up interactive activities and creating a fun, educational environment.”
“Coaches are patient and encouraging, creating a warm, supportive atmosphere where children feel safe to try new skills. Parents report dramatic improvements in their child's confidence and physical development.”
“Clean, well-designed facilities with a wonderful variety of themed activities that help kids develop gross and fine motor skills whilst having genuine fun, children love attending week after week.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Moving Monkeys
Yes, Moving Monkeys runs KinderGym sessions for children from walking age through to four-year-old kinder. Parents tell us the programme is thoughtfully designed with fortnightly themes, interactive songs, and a mix of structured group activities and free play that keeps toddlers engaged without overwhelming them. The maximum class size is 12, so your child gets plenty of individual attention from the teachers. Many families in Melbourne's eastern suburbs choose Moving Monkeys specifically because it feels more manageable for younger children than some of the larger centres in the area.
Moving Monkeys caters for children from toddlers right through to school age. The KinderGym programme welcomes walkers up to preschool age, while school-age children can join recreational gymnastics and parkour/freerunning classes. The club maintains a 1:6 coach-to-student ratio for the older classes, ensuring each child receives proper guidance as they build strength, coordination, and confidence. The facility is heated and air-conditioned year-round, making it comfortable for classes in any season across Ferntree Gully.
Yes, Moving Monkeys is affiliated with Gymnastics Victoria, which means the club meets national safety and coaching standards set by Gymnastics Australia. The team includes a KinderGym coordinator with over 30 years' experience, and parents consistently mention how knowledgeable and encouraging the coaches are. Local families appreciate that their children are learning in a qualified, safe environment where instructors are trained to support each developmental stage, from nervous first-timers through to confident school-age gymnasts and parkour enthusiasts.
Moving Monkeys hosts birthday parties at their Ferntree Gully facility, giving children a fun, active celebration in a purpose-built space with all the gymnastics and parkour equipment on hand. The club also runs school holiday programmes during the breaks, which working parents find particularly handy. These camps give children a chance to try new skills, burn off energy, and stay active when school is out, all in the same welcoming environment they know from their regular weekly classes.
Yes, Moving Monkeys offers trial sessions so your child can experience the club before you enrol. School-age gymnastics and parkour classes include a free trial, while KinderGym sessions are available for a small one-off fee. Parents tell us their children often ask every morning whether it's a 'Moving Monkeys day', which speaks to how quickly kids settle in. The coaches are patient and encouraging with newcomers, making it easy for even shy or hesitant children to feel comfortable and start building confidence from their very first visit.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61 3 8609 6355
- Address
- Factory 3/87 Dorset Rd, Ferntree Gully, Victoria, 3156
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 9:30am-7:30pm
- Tuesday
- 9:30am-7:30pm
- Wednesday
- 9:30am-7:30pm
- Thursday
- 9:30am-7:30pm
- Friday
- 9:30am-1:30pm
- Saturday
- 9am-1:30pm
- Sunday
- Closed
