Youth Movement & Parkour Classes at Pursuit Barn Gym and Forest Earthgym in Sandpoint

On the eastern edge of Sandpoint, Idaho, a remodeled barn and a pocket of mixed forest form the setting for Weekly Classes at Pursuit, a kid-focused movement program run through the Camp Bennett Community Association at 146 E. Shingle Mill Rd., Sandpoint, ID 83864. Coach Will leads one-hour sessions that convert running, jumping, and obstacle play into structured lessons in athleticism and character.

Inside the heated Barn Gym children remove shoes to move on specialized athletic mats, a simple rule that keeps equipment clean and encourages barefoot balance and proprioception. Winter sessions stay warm and contained; when weather permits the group moves outdoors to the Forest Earthgym, a nature-based circuit that uses logs, roots, small clearings, and gentle elevation changes to teach coordination, spatial awareness, and problem solving. The site’s practical features include a wrap-around driveway with ample parking, a designated emergency-access spot by the barn man door, and a flag-lot overflow for busier sessions. Expect to be greeted by resident chickens roaming the driveway - part of the property’s rural character and a lighthearted reminder to slow down on arrival.

Classes follow a concise, repeatable itinerary: ten minutes of warm-up and expectation-setting, ten minutes of targeted skill building, twenty-five minutes of active movement and facilitated play, and a short cool-down and cleanup. Group size caps at ten students, which lets Coach Will individualize progress and reinforce the Pursuit Code: Be Courageous, Take Responsibility, Show Respect. That character framework is woven into drills and games rather than tacked on, so lessons in effort and respect land alongside improvements in balance or agility.

Practical policies matter: participation requires signing a free General Member Agreement through Camp Bennett Community Association, minors need a parent signature, and guardians must remain on-site for children four and under. The shoes-off policy and a no-food-on-mats rule protect safety and equipment longevity; instructors may modify activities for age or behavior to keep sessions positive.

Weekly Classes at Pursuit are ideal for families who want purposeful physical play that builds competence without pressure. Whether a child is refining motor skills, expending energy after school, or discovering joy in movement for the first time, these classes deliver thoughtful coaching in a small-group setting that feels both local and intentional - a program that fits Sandpoint’s outdoors-minded culture while offering a dependable indoor option through winter.

Families traveling through Sandpoint can combine a Pursuit class with nearby outdoor options—lake beaches, gentle hikes, and town amenities—to make a full day for kids and caregivers; class times often align with school schedules and community rhythms. Bring a refillable water bottle, plan for a quick change of clothing, and arrive early to read signs about the Slow 5 speed limit on the private driveway and enjoy play.