What started as a simple Internet search for birthday activities has morphed into a family business that encourages children to get out of the house and engage in fun and educational activities, Giggle Bus co-owner Paul Gonzalez said.
Gonzalez and his brother-in-law, Andy Rivero, founded Giggle Bus in Conroe in 2010. They operate two repurposed school buses filled with child-friendly exercise equipment and games. The owners drive to day cares, private parties and other events throughout Montgomery County.
“I love working out and being outdoors, and I love teaching kids what they can do besides going into a gym,” Gonzalez said. “If you can’t get in a gym as you get older, then taking advantage of the outdoors is great. So I go to a lot of parks with our bus and teach [children] with not only equipment inside the bus, but also utilizing what the parks have to offer.”
Because of their educational background, both owners stress the importance of getting children moving. Rivero holds a bachelor’s degree in exercise and sports science, and Gonzalez holds an associate’s degree in respiratory care. Giggle Bus added its second bus two years ago, and Rivero said future fleet expansion is possible.
