Community Rec Magazine is proud to announce Arly is back as the premier sponsor of the 2026 Community Rec Leadership Summit.
Arly is a purpose-built youth development business management solution. Unlike any other solution in the market today, Arly integrates all the ingredients proven to run high-quality youth programs from resources, management strategies and tools to professional development and curriculum. Attendees of the 2026 Leadership Summit will get the chance to personally learn more about partnering with the organization.
“Arly is proud to return as the premier sponsor of the Community Rec Leadership Summit,” said Lauren Sanchez Gilbert, Ed.D., the CEO of Arly. “More than an event, the Summit is a launchpad for leaders, partners, and innovators to collaborate and drive growth, sustainability and impact across communities. We’re honored to help fuel that momentum.”
The Community Rec Leadership Summit is an exclusive peer collaboration event that brings together 60 top community recreation leaders for 2.5 days of expertise, insights and experiences in a relaxing and enjoyable environment.
Summit Details
Taking place February 17 – 19 at the Omni Amelia Island Resort in Fernandina Beach, Florida, attendees and sponsors of the Leadership Summit will participate in one-of-a-kind experiences. This includes thought-provoking roundtables curated from 2025 attendee feedback, Community Rec’s advisory board and the 2026 moderator.
The Community Rec Leadership Summit roundtable discussions will be led by moderator, Jorge Perez, the president and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati, surrounding the following topics:
- Growth Strategies and Expansion, Capital Campaigns and Financing
- Innovative Programming and Trends
- Attracting and Retaining Future Members
- AI & Tech Integration for Impact
- Developing the Next Generation of Leaders
Community Rec Magazine is honored to have Arly return as the premier sponsor of the 2026 Community Rec Leadership Summit. With the mission to elevate the potential of youth, deep field experience and expertise, they make the perfect pairing to learn with and sit alongside community recreation leaders.
To learn more about the Community Rec Leadership Summit schedule and additional sponsors visit peakemediaevents.com/cosummit.
Interested in attending? Email john@peakemedia.com. Interested in sponsoring? Email rico@peakemedia.com.










