About
We Rock the Spectrum - Gaithersburg is a unique indoor playground dedicated to providing a nurturing, safe, and fun environment for children of all abilities, particularly those on the autism spectrum. The venue is designed to encourage exploration, learning, and sensory experiences in a supportive setting. It caters to children with special needs as well as their neurotypical peers, allowing them to play together inclusively. What sets this playground apart is its commitment to sensory-safe experiences, supported by the My Brother Rocks The Spectrum Foundation, which offers social skills groups and activities tailored for children across the spectrum.
Key Attractions & Features
- Climbing Structures & Slides: Includes an indoor play structure for climbing and enhancing playground skills, as well as a climbing mountain and rope bridge to boost motor planning and coordination.
- Interactive Play Zones: Features a trampoline for building leg and core strength, crash mats, and crash pillows for fun and motor planning.
- Specialized Equipment: Offers sensory-based toys, fine motor play toys, and equipment such as the zip line, zip box with slide, crash pit, and rotating swings for comprehensive sensory engagement.
- Arts & Crafts Area: Includes a dedicated arts and crafts section with a chalkboard to foster creativity.
- Safety Features: The gym uses only green cleaning products to ensure a healthy environment and requires socks for hygiene on the gym floor.
Age Ranges & Suitability
- Toddlers: Information not specifically available, but the gym generally caters to young children starting from about age 3.
- Main Play Areas: Designed for children from 3 to 13 years old, with various equipment suitable for different age groups.
- Family-Friendly: Offers classes and activities that encourage family participation, and the space is designed to be inclusive for children with and without special needs.
- Accessibility: Equipment and programs are tailored to support children with sensory processing disorders and other special needs, promoting inclusivity and accessibility.
Facilities & Amenities
- Seating Areas: Information not available.
- Food and Beverage Options: Guests are welcome to bring outside food, though no food or beverages are allowed in the gym area.
- Restrooms and Changing Facilities: Information not available.
- Parking Availability: Information not available.
- Wi-Fi and Charging Stations: Information not available.
- Party Rooms or Private Spaces: Available for birthday parties and private playdates, with various packages and add-ons for thematic decorations and character appearances.
- General Admission Costs: $20 per child for open play; $18 for the second child.
- Age-Based Pricing Tiers: Information not available.
- Group Rates or Family Packages: Membership options include Mini Rock (5 visits for $90), Rock Gold (12 visits for $205), and Rock Platinum (monthly unlimited for $225 for 1 child, $275 for 2 children, and $325 for 3+ children).
- Membership Options: Monthly and visit-based memberships available.
- Special Promotions or Discounts: Information not available.
- Additional Costs for Extras: Socks are available for purchase if needed; birthday parties have additional fees for extra kids and themed add-ons.
