We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym will open this Saturday
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We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym, an international children’s gym franchise, announces the grand opening of its new Carmel location. The opening will be accompanied by a celebration from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 6 at the new gym at 13644 N. Meridian St.
Families with children from all walks of life will get to experience a breadth of sensory and physically beneficial activities within a safe, clean, and controlled environment.
We Rock the Spectrum is a franchise opportunity that provides sensory-safe play for kids with autism, special needs, and neurotypical development. Each gym features 12 pieces of therapeutic equipment designed to work with many of the sensory processing issues that children on the spectrum face, while providing all children with the sensory-diet necessary for improved learning and neurological development.
For example, the zip line helps children with vestibular sensations and sensory feedback, while allowing them to better develop upper-arm and core strength. Each We Rock the Spectrum location offers unique classes, children’s day camp opportunities, arts and crafts, additional pieces of play equipment, and more.
An autism mom from California, Dina Kimmel, is the CEO and Founder of We Rock the Spectrum. She opened the first gym in Tarzana, Calif., after her son was diagnosed with autism and she struggled to find a safe place where both her son and her daughter (neurotypical) could go together. The motto for all We Rock the Spectrum gyms is “Finally a place where you never have to say I’m sorry!” Under her leadership, WRTS facilities were able to offer essential childcare for special needs families throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jane Lowe & Sarah McCorkle are the new owners of We Rock the Spectrum – Carmel. They are a mother-daughter duo from Indiana. While both women have long been passionate about the neurodivergent community, the catalyst for opening a We Rock the Spectrum is McCorkle’s son, Korben, who is six years old, autistic, non-verbal, and has a rare genetic syndrome.
The new gym owners have always had a calling for working with children and providing resources and a sense of belonging within the community. Lowe worked in the remodeling industry for 38 years before taking this leap, whereas McCorkle has been in the veterinary industry for 15 years. Both women have chosen to move on from their respective careers to embark on this We Rock journey.
Both say they are incredibly eager to bring something that is much needed to their community in central Indiana.
The celebration is open to children of all abilities. Children will be able to play with all the specialized equipment, including the trampoline, swings, and the fan-favorite zip slide. It will be held at 13644 N. Meridian St., Carmel, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 6. Admission is $20 per child with treats and refreshments sponsored by My Brother Rocks the Spectrum Foundation.
About We Rock the Spectrum
Founded in 2010, We Rock the Spectrum is an international franchise opportunity that provides sensory-safe play for kids with autism, special needs, and neurotypical development. Each franchise location features twelve pieces of uniquely designed therapeutic equipment that promote learning, development, and sensory-safe play. Learn more about the We Rock the Spectrum franchise, its specialized equipment, and the various services it offers by visiting wrtsfranchise.com.
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