Author: Taylor Brown
How the YMCA of Central Ohio is creating safe learning spaces as school suspension alternatives through the Juvenile Justice Program. The YMCA of Central Ohio is proving that community recreation centers are more than a ...
The City of Goodyear Parks & Recreation Department shares emerging fitness equipment trends in 2022. Fitness equipment has been a staple in community centers for years, but like most things, the popularity of specific equipment ...
How three organizations are working to lower the national drowning rate through safety around water education and programs. According to the CDC, more than 40 people die by drowning every hour of every day globally. ...
Around 20 million children in the U.S. attend summer camp every year, according to the American Camp Association. As community centers host a majority of these children, it’s vital you are providing fun, safe and ...
How the New Orleans JCC’s Mind Matters program is improving the lives of aging adults. The New Orleans JCC has always sought to enhance the well-being of its community, starting with early childhood and continuing ...
Two facilities share their thoughts on the staying power of outdoor programming. While people have been exercising outside for ages, the pandemic has heightened the need for community recreation centers to have outdoor spaces. In ...
What trends to keep your eye on this year to improve your member experience. After two years of struggle and uncertainty, recreation centers are looking ahead on how to attract more members and give them ...
Tips for successfully training and educating new employees. The COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns allowed many people to be home and have time to rethink not only how they work, but why they work. This has led to ...
In this Community Voices roundtable, leaders share their top programs that make successful summer camps, staffing tactics and more. Leaders from the community recreation industry share best practices for successful summer camps at YMCAs, JCCs ...
The annual ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal survey is used to determine industry trends by health and fitness professionals. More than 4,500 health and fitness professional participated in the survey and named wearables as the ...
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