Youth & Family

Teenagers can be difficult to create programming for which can lead to them being overlooked and underserved. But that’s not the case at Sid Jacobson...

The David Posnack JCC in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has been bringing joy to children battling cancer since 2009 through their Sunrise Day Camp under the...

CIT stands for counselor in training and is typically a program for high school students to volunteer within your camp program. If the program is...

On January 12, the Roxbury YMCA, a branch of the YMCA of Greater Boston, hosted its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast. Every year, it...

Learn what three community rec professionals do to ensure kids have a great time at summer camp.  “Summer camp is an irreplaceable experience for young...

On December 9, the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne hosted its first Youth Leadership Summit. Partnering with A NORMAN PERSPECTIVE LLC, the event brought together...

As the temperatures drop, many community rec centers are bringing their members and the greater community the happiness of the holiday season in various ways....

The YBike program at the Presidio Community YMCA, a branch of the YMCA of San Francisco, recently received funding from the California State Assembly to...

Dan Howald of AYSO explains why rec centers should consider soccer programs based on social and emotional learning (SEL). Watching children engage in soccer is...

Damon Johnson of Arly by BellXcel shares the critical role quality youth programs have in shaping the next generation of leaders. It’s undeniable. The research...