Bonobo is a movement and play gym at Unit 3, 56 Kingsford Smith Street in Rongotai, Wellington. It is set up for children and teens to move and take on challenges outside competitive sport. The programme includes after-school and weekend classes, parkour, holiday programmes and birthday parties. Skills are taught through games and challenges, mixing structure with free play. There are also adult group classes that focus on strength, balance and mobility.
Parents say their children have become more confident and better at assessing physical risks, and that the classes suit each child's pace. Adult members say their strength, balance and back and leg niggles have improved, and that classes feel friendly and patient. Open Locally lists Mane Fitness, rated 5.0 from 14 reviews, Elevate Plus, rated 4.9 from 35 reviews, and Simplicity Fitness Lyall Bay, rated 4.7 from 7 reviews, all within 300 metres. Our pick in Rongotai for a kids' parkour class with a games-based programme.