Community Development

Stepping on a treadmill isn’t the only way to be healthier, and the industry is constantly gaining more knowledge and adjusting to this fact. Non-fitness...

Learn how to create a dynamic afterschool community from the Weinstein JCC. Afterschool means something cool at the Weinstein JCC, in Richmond, Virginia. The Weinstein...

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...

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....

When I wake up and check the weather, it’s hard not to double-take at the “feels like four degrees” here in the Twin Cities. It’s...

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...

In honor of breast cancer awareness month, Community Rec spoke the Peninsula JCC about the “Pink @ the PJCC” program — a workout designed to...

Engaging the corporate demographic can be a challenge for community rec centers — after a long day at the office, local employees often choose home...

The corporate wellness industry has been going through a major shift in the last few years, with employers no longer just providing on-site gyms or...

Relaxation programs are becoming more prevalent in community recreation as the industry shifts toward a greater understanding of recovery and its importance to overall wellness....