For 17 years, Eastern Jungle Gym has been manufacturing high-quality residential swing sets and specialty jungle gyms, designed to create childhood memories for consumers as well as generate sales and installation revenue for retailers. Now, for the first time, the company has entered the do-it-yourself market with a unique, new line of swing set kits called Kid-Gymz.

“All Kid-Gymz swing sets come complete and ready to assemble,” says Rolf Zimmermann, vice president of sales. “They are made of 4×4 and 4×6 premium cedar wood that is pre-cut and factory stained and sealed; and they utilize our patent-pending bracket system, which cuts assembly time in half, compared to other kits on the market. Not only does it save time, but it’s the strongest and safest system available.”

Kid-Gymz incorporate only the highest-quality hardware and heavy-duty accessories, making them strong enough for adults to use them. The kits come in three versions: the Classic 3-Position Swing Kit; the Deluxe 3-Position Swing Kit with Slide, Tent Top, and Playdeck; and the Supreme 3-Position Swing Kit with Slide and Double Playdeck, which features a bottom play house and rock climbing wall. Universal accessories include sling swing, infant swing, horse glider, steering wheel, telescope, binoculars, and much more.

“For retailers who’ve ever thought about selling swing sets, Kid-Gymz are the perfect way to start, allowing you to compete with box stores and specialty retailers,” Zimmermann states. “Retail pricing starts under $500, which is sure to bring customers into your store. And in these challenging economic times, Kid-Gymz provide a unique product to offer your customers, while helping you stay ahead of your competitors.”

Check out our Kid-Gymz at www.kidzgymz.com

With fuel costs on the rise, a growing number of families in Canada are spending more time at home in their backyard enjoying the outdoors. To occupy the kids while the family is in the backyard – and to help children develop their co-ordination as well as giving them more physical exercise – parents are turning to outdoor playground sets.

These are not the simple backyard swing sets with two swings and a slide that you played with as a child – today’s high quality, sophisticated, wooden ‘play systems’ are multifaceted devices that offer a variety of choices and options such as swings, gym rings, trapeze bars, gliders, spiral tube slides, monkey bars, gang planks and tree houses, just to mention a few.

Generally speaking, outdoor wooden play systems are designed for children ages two and up, however, an infant swing can be used for children 8-12 months old. These sets are made to withstand all weather conditions and are easy to maintain – only requiring periodical staining or sealing of the wood.

And contrary to popular belief, your kids will use them in the fall and winter months as well as in the warmer weather months.

Popular play sets from Eastern Jungle Gym Inc.®, which manufactures a wide array of jungle gyms, include the Dream®, Sky®, Fantasy®, and Imagination® models. These play sets include clubhouses that range from 1.5m to 2.1m (5 ft. to 7 ft.) in height with multiple slides and activities. There is even a ‘Tree House’ model for the dad who never got around to building one of his own as a child …

… This article by Rolf Zimmerman of Eastern Jungle Gym continues in next weeks issue of Pool & Spa Marketing.

Spring brings the excitement of outside play and Eastern Jungle Gym is expanding their territory to help make your family playspace unforgettable. Five more New Dealers have joined us to bring EJG playsets closer to your backyard! Visit these dealers, or www.easternjunglegym.com for a list of dealers to find a showroom near you.

Amish Woodworks, Vestal NY

Donna’s Swings N Things, Kingston NY

Fireside Designs, West Springfield MA

Run, Jump & Fitness, Bowling Green KY

At Eastern Jungle Gym we are excited to be developing new relationships for the 2008 season. Our winter shows have brought us in contact with many businesses interested in distributing our Jungle Gyms.

We welcome two of our newest distributors: Gera Gardens of Mt. Sinai, New York and Backyards Unlimited of San Juan, Texas.We are also excited about our partnership with Home Front Play Systems of Salisbury, UK in making Eastern Jungle Gyms available throughout England.

Stop by one of our locations this spring and take a look at our new 2008 models!

We have been busy! We have developed several new Jungle Gym packages for 2008 and have displayed at many shows across the United States. If we met you there, we were delighted! And now our beautiful sales literature and web site have been updated to introduce you to our exciting new Eastern Jungle Gym packages.



Visit us online at www.easternjunglegym.com for more information. Follow this <link> or call 1.800.752.9787 to Request a Catalog. We are excited about the “Childhood Memories” we will help families create this year!

The International Pool & Spa Expo is going to be at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida from November 28-30, 2007. Eastern Jungle Gym will be there with an exhibit in the Backyard Living Expo. This is the #1 Event for pool, spa and backyard living retailers.  “Get exactly what you need to keep seeing green all year long”

The 2008 Model of the Fantasy Tree House is online at the Eastern Jungle Gym web site. Take a look at the Fantasy Tree House with the standard features and available options or visit the Fantasy Tree House Deluxe to see this popular Jungle Gym prepackaged and ready to go!

Chris Gigley of Casual Living Magazine writes a detailed analysis of backyard playset sales trends in the November 2007 edition. “Big Ticket Items Buoy Playset Sales” quotes Eastern Jungle Gyms own Rolf Zimmerman and others with their observations on the influences of playset sales.

“Zimmermann said Eastern Jungle is building a package-pricing system to help simplify the buying process for consumers.” Read more…

The Deluxe Model of the Fantasy Jungle Gym is ready for 2008. Get a preview of this spacious Playset at the Eastern Jungle Gym Web Site. Eastern Jungle Gym will offer the Fantasy Jungle Gym in standard and deluxe models. The Fantasy Deluxe Model has two Clubhouses with extended roofs, a gang plank, a commercial grade slide, 2 sling swings, a tire swing, a bubble wall bridge and many more extras.

This month (November) the International Pool and Spa Expo will be held in Orlando and you guessed it, Eastern Jungle Gym will be there enjoying the sunny state of Florida. The Backyard Living Expo is where you’ll find our exhibit. Check out the Pool & Spa Expo Web Site for more information. This is the #1 event for pool, spa and backyard living retailers. “Get exactly what you need to keep seeing green all year long”

International Pool & Spa Expo
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, FL
November 28 – 30, 2008

New DREAM-DELUXE Jungle Gym for 2008. Visit the Eastern Jungle Gym Web Site to see a preview of this new Dream Jungle Gym. The Dream Deluxe features a Slide, a Rock Wall, an Extra Wide Access Ladder, a Jacob’e Ladder and is loaded with options. The Club House is 72″ high with an Extended Roof. Eastern Jungle Gym will offer the Dream Jungle Gym in standard and deluxe models.

This November it’s off to Las Vegas to exhibit at the Aqua Show! Eastern Jungle Gym will be there. We’re looking forward to a good turnout. Pool and spa companies are entering into the “backyard retailer” business and there’s nothing better than adding jungle gyms to the product line.

The Aqua Show
Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Las Vegas, Nevada
November 14-16, 2007

Check out their Web Site for more information. Hope to see you there!

New SKY-DELUXE Jungle Gym for 2008. Visit the Eastern Jungle Gym Web Site to see a preview of this new Sky Jungle Gym. The Sky Deluxe features two Slides, a Rock Wall, a Gang Plank and is loaded with options. The Double Club House is 72″ high with plenty of standing room. Eastern Jungle Gym will offer the Sky Jungle Gym in standard and deluxe models.

Mom and Dad, Climb on up! An Eastern Jungle Gym can hold you too! Enjoy a picnic with the kids in the clubhouse of one of these sturdy Jungle Gyms. Huge 4”x6” and 4”x4” construction, plus our unique dual weight distribution system, means you never rely on any single bolt or fastener alone. All our load-bearing points are double supported.

Eastern Jungle Gym is concerned about safety. In every Jungle Gym, all the wood is sanded, and edges and corners are rounded. We want your family to have fun without the worry of splinters or bumps on sharp edges. Each wood piece is then factory stained and sealed before installation. This ensures a safe and long-lasting finish.

All Eastern Jungle Gyms are constructed with natural Redwood & Cedar wood. Because Redwood & Cedar are naturally resistant to rot and insect damage, no chemical treatment is necessary (unlike pine or other woods). Strong and sturdy, with NO harmful chemicals, an Eastern Jungle Gym is a safe choice for hours of family fun!

The Casual Furniture Show at Chicago’s Merchandise Mart was a huge success for both wholesalers and retailers. Eastern Jungle Gym was there with two display areas encompassing 700 sq ft of space. The display in the entrance was most impressive and every retailer that attended saw it. Many retailers that came by the booth commented on “what a beautiful display” it was. Many of them expressed interest in reselling Eastern Jungle Gyms and what a great fit the play sets are with their existing patio furniture business. Are you interested in becoming a dealer for Eastern Jungle Gym? Contact Us and let’s get started for 2008!

All in all, it was a great show. Did you miss us? Stop by and visit us at many upcoming Trade Events across the United States. Check our Schedule and see when we will be in your neighborhood.

Eastern Jungle Gym has taken the guesswork out of getting a high quality playground by providing designs that are durable, long lasting, safe and best of all, FUN! When you buy a Jungle Gym for your backyard, you want Fun and Safety. The Construction Details of a Playset from Eastern Jungle Gym contribute to the Fun Factor and answer the Safety Concerns. When you buy a Jungle Gym for your backyard, you want Fun and Safety. Check out our Web Site for ideas about the Fun and Check back here for a growing list of Construction Details.

Eastern Jungle Gyms are sold in eight states and can be delivered anywhere! We have just added a new “Dealer Locator” feature to our website. Simply enter your zip code and find the Eastern Jungle Gym dealer closest to you. With Google maps you can even get easy driving directions.

We know that the purchase of a Jungle Gym is an investment in your family. We welcome you to stop by any of our dealers to ask questions and see our quality playsets.

Incredible savings on FIVE prepackaged Jungle Gyms – loaded with almost every accessory available. Sale continues through the summer on a DREAMSCAPE Jungle Gym, a DREAM Jungle Gym and FANTASY, SKY and IMAGINATION TREEHOUSE models of Jungle Gyms. Visit the Eastern Jungle Gym Web Site for more information about these great deals on a playset for your family.