Ultimate Ninjas Academy Barrington Opens Its Doors with Obstacle-Based Programs for Children Ages 6 Months to 10 Years
For more information, contact Suzanne Corr, President, BACC, 847-381-2525 or email suzanne@barringtonchamber.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ultimate Ninjas Academy Barrington Opens Its Doors with Obstacle-Based Programs for Children Ages 6 Months to 10 Years
(Barrington, IL – April 16, 2026) The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) recently welcomed Ultimate Ninjas Academy Barrington with a ribbon cutting ceremony held on Wednesday, April 8. Located at 530 N. Hough St. in Barrington, the new facility introduces a dynamic, play-based fitness experience designed to support the growth and development of young children in the community.
Ultimate Ninjas provides a fun, safe, and high-energy experience for children ages 6 months through 10 years old. Built around obstacle course training, programs focus on helping kids develop confidence, strength, coordination, and social skills through active play. With a philosophy centered on fitness, each session is thoughtfully designed to support physical and social-emotional development.
The facility features custom-built, age-appropriate obstacle courses where children can balance, swing, and climb. In addition to improving gross motor skills, activities are designed to encourage problem-solving, decision-making, and resilience as participants work through challenges at their own pace.
Ultimate Ninjas Academy Barrington offers a wide range of programs including ninja classes, open play sessions, birthday parties, summer camps, and special events. Classes are organized by age group, including Mini Ninjas (1–2 years), Lil Ninjas (3–5 years), and Junior Ninjas (6–10 years), with small class sizes that allow for individualized attention and a nurturing learning environment.
For those seeking a more advanced experience, the Academy also offers an Elite Team program. This group of dedicated participants trains together, builds strength, and prepares for competition through focused practice. Elite Team members receive exclusive training time, a weekly obstacle class, unlimited weekend Open Play, and opportunities to compete in events designed for advanced ninjas.
The sport of ninja is gaining global momentum and growing in popularity, emerging as a competitive discipline on the world stage with plans to debut at the 2028 Olympics. With this rising interest, now is a great time for children to get involved, as programs like Ultimate Ninjas Academy Barrington help build strength, agility, and confidence to be part of this expanding sport.
For more information about Ultimate Ninjas Academy Barrington, including program schedules and upcoming events, visit ultimateninjas.com/academy/barrington-il/, call (224) 616-1400, or stop by their location at 530 N. Hough St., across from Heinen’s in Barrington.
Photo Caption:
#1. Ultimate Ninjas Academy Barrington celebrates its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony. At center, General Manager Stephanie Andrews holds the ceremonial scissors, joined by team members, Jeff Piejak, Founder and CEO of Ultimate Ninjas, and representatives of the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce.
#2. Ultimate Ninjas Academy Barrington team members Mike Mazur, Stephanie Andrews, and Rachel Maloney.
About the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC): The BACC (www.BarringtonChamber.com), founded in 1969, is an association of over 800 member businesses representing more than 1,800 businesspeople dedicated to the success and prosperity of the 11 regional communities it serves: Barrington, Barrington Hills, Deer Park, Inverness, Kildeer, Lake Barrington, Long Grove, North Barrington, Port Barrington, South Barrington, and Tower Lakes. BACC promotes economic opportunities, advocates the interests of business, offers programs for professional development and leadership, and works to foster a robust regional economy.
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