Community Development

When we look back at what the fitness industry was 20 years ago, it seems like such a simpler time. Those who sought out our...

Enhancing the overall well-being of members is a core mission for community recreation centers. A rising trend within this undertaking has been an enhanced focus...

To offer a vibrant, hands-on food education experience for the community, the Central Lincoln County YMCA formed FARMS at the Y. The program reaches across...

In episode 20 of the Community Rec Magazine Podcast, Todd Tibbits, the president and CEO of the YMCA of San Diego County, discusses an exciting...

Developing partnerships is certainly not a new topic of discussion among gyms, rec centers or nonprofits. I assume you already have some great contacts and...

This summer, JCC Association will launch the inaugural JCC Maccabi Campus Games in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The games are a new continental pilot to enhance the...

When you consider the demographics of your recreation center, we often see a more varied population than any other health and wellness space. From young...

As we move through 2025, members are recommitting to their previous New Year’s Resolutions, which means improving their health and wellness is a top priority....

In Episode 17 of the Community Rec Magazine Podcast, Sarah McCutcheon, the disability inclusion director at the JCC Milwaukee, and Lisa Jamila Wuerth, the assistant...

Why has recovery become such a hot topic? There are several reasons, but the primary ones are because fitness professionals have learned it's vital to...