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Tumbles Kids’ Gym and STEAM Programs offers gym classes, STEAM classes, and regular classes, along with independent play, parties, camps, and special events. The programs are based on developmental milestones and combine gym and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities. The programs encourage kids to get active, take measured risks, explore independently, and interact with their peers, and are designed to fight childhood obesity.
• Ages: 1–10 years old
Tumbles Kids’ Gym and STEAM Programs operates as a growing kids’ gym and STEAM franchise with a unique business model that combines gym and STEAM classes and multiple revenue streams. The mission of Tumbles Kids’ Gym and STEAM Programs is to shape the minds and bodies of kids around the world through gym and STEAM programs based on developmental milestones. The leadership team includes Manish Vakil (Founder + CEO), Joe Flanders (Chief Operations Officer), Alex Popovic (Chief Digital/Technology Officer), Karen Kegerreis (Chief Training and Curriculum Officer), and Nemanja Momcilovic (Director of Technical Support). The dedicated team has 60+ years of combined business expertise and 30+ years of combined experience as Tumbles franchisees. Tumbles Kids’ Gym and STEAM Programs is part of a kids’ fitness and education franchise sector that had revenue of more than $3 billion in 2019, and the children’s services sector is growing at 3 times the rate of other franchise sectors. The franchise has 14 worldwide locations.
One testimonial notes that Tumbles offers weekly classes and seasonal camps for both gym and STEAM classes and describes it as a place where kids can grow both physically and mentally. Other testimonials describe flexibility for owners with families, a solid network for owners to collaborate and share ideas, and support with training, marketing, hiring, construction, and getting classes started.
Last updated July 18, 2026.
• Ages: 1–10 years old
Tumbles Kids’ Gym and STEAM Programs operates as a growing kids’ gym and STEAM franchise with a unique business model that combines gym and STEAM classes and multiple revenue streams. The mission of Tumbles Kids’ Gym and STEAM Programs is to shape the minds and bodies of kids around the world through gym and STEAM programs based on developmental milestones. The leadership team includes Manish Vakil (Founder + CEO), Joe Flanders (Chief Operations Officer), Alex Popovic (Chief Digital/Technology Officer), Karen Kegerreis (Chief Training and Curriculum Officer), and Nemanja Momcilovic (Director of Technical Support). The dedicated team has 60+ years of combined business expertise and 30+ years of combined experience as Tumbles franchisees. Tumbles Kids’ Gym and STEAM Programs is part of a kids’ fitness and education franchise sector that had revenue of more than $3 billion in 2019, and the children’s services sector is growing at 3 times the rate of other franchise sectors. The franchise has 14 worldwide locations.
One testimonial notes that Tumbles offers weekly classes and seasonal camps for both gym and STEAM classes and describes it as a place where kids can grow both physically and mentally. Other testimonials describe flexibility for owners with families, a solid network for owners to collaborate and share ideas, and support with training, marketing, hiring, construction, and getting classes started.
Last updated July 18, 2026.
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