Author: Brittany Howard
When the French Creek Family YMCA in Avon, Ohio, set its focus on increasing family programming and noticed an area of the facility being underused, the idea to reignite family fun sparked a number of ...
Whether you’re currently in the market for a management software partner or considering making a switch in the future, there are a number of questions and concerns to address before finalizing your commitment. When the ...
To create an exceptional fitness class experience for your members, you need three outstanding aspects: instructors, environment and programming. Focusing on these three components will help with member retention and recruitment, and keep your center ...
Most often, whether an aquatics class is labeled for seniors or not, those are the members who attend. Aqua fitness classes have the ability to not only provide seniors with the added support they need ...
Aquatics programming appeals to all ages, body types and abilities, and creates a sense of community. The unique amenities you offer give you the opportunity to stand out from competitors in your area, as well ...
From the moment a member steps into your facility, they are assessing if they want to be there. Like a machine – from staff, classes, and cleanliness to communication — each moving part of your ...
Children of all ages come into your facility each day, whether it be for child-care services, swim lessons or sports. But how can you ensure you are doing your part to instill long-lasting, healthy values ...
In 2013, the YMCA of Southwestern Indiana in Evansville, Indiana, was approached simultaneously by the community as a whole, and by a member with Parkinson’s. The community wanted to bring a general boxing program to ...
Due to the demand from existing members and community residents for a family-friendly facility with more space and amenities, the Cameron Family YMCA in Santee, California recently underwent a remodel and expansion. The renovation brought ...
To meet the needs of any community member who may walk into your facility, it’s important to offer a variety of adaptive fitness programs. At the Mittleman JCC in Portland, Oregon, a number of programs ...