My Gym Astoria — Attraction in New York

We had a birthday party for our children here. Overall, it was a pleasant and fun-filled party experience (especially given its price tag).

Good: The price was slightly cheaper than the comparable places ($595 for 20 children for 1.5 hours). There was no surprise additional fee (e.g., food, drink, extra kids etc). We could bring our own food and drink. Bring your own food/drink policy saved a lot of money for us (for the parties in the previous years, we had to use specific caterers and spent nearly $100 for additional food/drink). The manager was extremely helpful and she was willing to answer any questions about the party planning (both via e-mail and in-person). The party leaders were super helpful and took care of pretty much everything during the party. Parents had time to speak with guests. The space was not too big and we didn't need to chase around kids during the party. Parents were able to talk each other while they watched kids.

Bad: There was no phone reception. There was a free wifi service, but no phone service was available. The room was in the basement and was slightly dim (I really wondered why they didn't use better lightning). The party activities could have been more engaging. Random sequences of free playtime and center activities were not the best choice for our kids' age (5-6 years old). Music sometimes stopped playing and it made us feel somewhat awkward (maybe because the room was in the basement?) There was no seat for adults (probably because the place was small). Astoria Blvd (N train) was closed and guests had to walk from 30th Ave.

Overall, we had really good time and we highly...

My son just turned one in September 2024, and we’ve been attending MyGym since he was 4 months old. I can wholeheartedly vouch for their incredible programs. Since joining, my son has grown so much, and I’ve noticed significant progress in his development. It may sound silly to think of a 4-month-old benefiting from structured activities, but these classes are designed to enhance sensory development, motor skills, coordination, and memory.

The classes are not only fun, but Ms. Melissa and her team are constantly introducing new activities, ensuring no two classes are the same. However, to see the full benefits, I recommend committing to attending regularly. It’s truly a long-term investment in your child’s growth and it has honestly become our second home.

On a personal level, MyGym has been a lifeline for me during postpartum. Attending these classes helped me connect with other moms who are so supportive and going through this crazy journey as well so it’s been so nice to have others who understand parenting isn’t always easy, and seeing their little ones grow alongside mine has been so fulfilling.

We even celebrated our son’s first birthday at MyGym, and they took care of everything. It was a joyful reunion with our MyGym family.

If you’re considering signing your child up for an activity class, I promise you won’t be disappointed with MyGym. They are...

I can't say enough good things about this place. The staff is warm, attentive, and they clearly love what they do. Melissa and the whole team really get to know each child, and the effort they put into crafting a fresh experience every week is obvious. This place is run so well. It's clean and efficient and always always always friendly. If you have a young child who isn't enrolled in daycare or a similar dedicated childcare program, mygym Astoria is your lifeline. Classes are unlimited so if you take advantage of that it's extraordinarily well priced for the value you and your child will get out of it. My daughter has been attending since she was 8 months old (now almost 15 months) and she absolutely adores coming here. I don't know what I would have done without mygym Astoria as a first time mom, this place has been an incredible resource...