Category: Youth & Family
On a gorgeous day, the last thing people want is to be stuck indoors. This is the main driving force behind why more and more community recreation facilities are adding outdoor features and amenities. Take ...
Youth fitness programming is a key component of any community rec organization, which places the hiring of youth mentors and leaders among the most important decisions you will make. Different than regular staff members — ...
As technology continuously guides the attention of today’s youth through video games and television, it’s difficult to redirect them to physical play. In fact, Holly Metzger, the youth fitness director at the York JCC in ...
In the season of love, it’s easy to get swept up in roses, candy hearts and other expressions of love between star-crossed lovers. For the community recreation industry, February 14 — and the days surrounding ...
Among the many youth sports programs available, martial arts is a widely offered class that has been working to gain popularity and attract more participants. While not as popular as a sport like basketball, martial ...
Youth sports programs are a great way to teach kids morals, help them improve their athletic skills and make new friends. One of the more popular youth sports across the country, for boys and girls, ...
The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes a great opportunity for community rec organizations to host special events to drive community engagement, which can contribute to new memberships and better retention as ...
According to the Aspen Institute, active kids are more likely to perform better in school, are more likely to attend college, tend to earn higher salaries and have lower health costs over their lifetime. Community ...
According to TIME Magazine, “In the past 20 years, an increased emphasis on standardized testing as a metric for student achievement has led leaders in some states and school districts to cut into recess in ...
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