Community Development

In the newest Expert Q&A, editor John Reecer is joined by Susan Berman, associate executive director, community engagement, and Nathalia Melo, community needs bank coordinator,...

In November, the Gateway Region YMCA in St. Louis, Missouri, brought its new Mobile Y to the community. The 52-foot trailer offers different, fun activities...

Welcome to Community Voices, a platform for voices of the community recreation industry. In Episode 15 of the Community Rec Magazine Podcast, Tony Collins, the...

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) makes history this month as the first YMCA association in the nation to attain Medical Fitness Facility Certification by...

Camp can be intimidating for your campers, especially younger age groups and first timers. Ice breakers, teambuilding, and social and emotional learning (SEL) activities are...

For most of 2024, YMCAs across Kansas have been participating in a state-wide pickleball tournament to further capitalize on the booming sport. Starting in February,...

  In the newest Expert Q&A, editor John Reecer has Mark Dengler, the EVP and COO of the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles on to...

Earlier this fall, the JCC Chicago held its second annual Growing Hope Concert free for the community as part of the organization’s Growing Hope movement...

Interacting and engaging with a large group of kids in a camp or other childcare environment can be a challenging task. Kids are excited and...

In recognition of Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, JCCs around the country are recognizing the holiday with their own, inclusive events. For example, the...