SUPPORT YOUR CHILD IN BECOMING A WELL-ROUNDED ATHLETE. START HERE:
Kids need to engage in various athletic skills to foster comprehensive athletic growth! Elements like strength, sprinting, jumping, bounding, stability, mobility, coordination, proprioception, flexibility, and direction change contribute significantly to a strong athletic base.
✔️ Promote participation in multiple sports rather than concentrating on just one too soon.
✔️ Introduce your child to diverse activities to cultivate a broad spectrum of movement skills (running, jumping, twisting).
✔️ Emphasize essential movement skills. Pursuits such as dance, ninja training, swimming, martial arts, and gymnastics enhance body awareness, balance, and coordination.
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🤸♀️🩰🏊♀️🐝⚽️🤺🥋🎨💃⚡️ Officers: Jeff Metzger, Jennifer O'Hara & Megan Smith
Branding Milestones
1972—Founded by Jeff Metzger, originally called Kemper Road Center.
1975—Incorporated as Queen City Gymnastics Center, Inc.
1998—Rebranded in 1998 as Kids First Sports Center.
2010—Opened Kids First Too in Milford, Ohio.
Did you know we were pretty much trendsetters in the U.S. with our foam pits? Jeff Metzger, our founder, loves to share this cool fact: “I heard about these gyms in the Soviet Union that had pits packed with foam rubber, and I thought, I’ve got to get me one of those!”
At Kids First, we’ve got not one, but FIVE foam pits! Sure, they might eat a sock or two now and then, but they’re perfect for sensory fun and providing a soft landing for our athletes as they progress their skills.
06/05/2026
Boys Gym Jam is all about energy, movement, and nonstop fun 💪
From flips to games to challenges, it’s a high-energy night built for boys to run, jump, and try something new in a supportive space.
Learning looks different at every age—and sometimes, it looks like bubbles. 🫧💜
Through bubble play, kids explore movement, coordination, and cause-and-effect all while having fun and staying engaged. Every reach, giggle, and pop is a step in learning.
06/03/2026
Every lesson is about more than learning a skill. 💜
It’s about building trust, creating smiles, and sharing the joy that comes from growing together—one small victory at a time. 🌊✨
This , we’re celebrating the coaches who make every child feel supported, encouraged, and excited to learn.
06/01/2026
Strength isn’t just built on the ground. 💜
It’s built through courage, discipline, and showing up ready to grow—one step, one skill, and one challenge at a time. ✨
This , keep reaching higher.
05/28/2026
☀️ Best. Summer. Ever. ☀️
Friendships that last beyond summer, adventures around every corner, and memories your child will be talking about long after camp ends. 💜
At Kids First Camp-a-palooza, every day is packed with exciting activities, active play, creative fun, and opportunities to grow, explore, and belong.
Spots are filling fast—give your child a summer they'll never forget! 🌈✨
05/27/2026
Wonderful Staff Wednesday 💜
Behind every strong start is a coach who believes in a child’s potential. Thank you to our incredible team for encouraging growth, celebrating progress, and making a difference every day. 🌟
05/26/2026
☀️ Pool days are the best days—but safety comes first! 💦
Quick reminders:
✅ Active adult supervision
✅ Properly fitted life jackets when needed
✅ Wear bright-colored swimsuits for visibility
✅ Follow all pool rules
✅ Build skills through swim lessons
Safe habits = a safer, more fun summer in and around the water 🌊💙
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7900 E Kemper Road
Cincinnati, OH
45249
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 9pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 9pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 9pm |
| Friday | 9am - 8:30pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 4:30pm |
| Sunday | 9am - 3pm |