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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 ...
Did you know those who join a fitness center without accountability are part of the average yearly 43 percent dropout rate? But, with accountability, that number decreases to 6.3 percent. While you can’t ensure a ...
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 the nonprofit organization Feeding America, food insecurity is an issue that affects every county and congressional district throughout the U.S. This means many people lack reliable access to affordable, nutritious food. This includes ...
As a community rec center, it’s important for you to have an emergency plan in place for any situation, including an active shooter. Although shootings in fitness facilities are rare, they aren’t unheard of. Due ...
When hiring, do you go with your gut? Trish Feinthel, the COO of YMCA of Bucks County, said the No. 1 characteristic she looks for when looking for talent internally is how they make her ...
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 ...
Among the myriad of ways community recreation centers can engage their surrounding neighborhoods, few are more effective than Halloween events. Between the costumes and candy, kids get excited about Halloween, thus making it an excellent ...
Community rec centers are dedicated to the health and wellness of their members and members’ families, but one YMCA in Missouri is going above and beyond traditional offerings to encourage healthier lifestyles. The YMCA of ...
For most community rec centers, engaging youth in fitness is a top priority. This ensures that from a young age, children are instilled with healthy values and habits that will hopefully last a lifetime. However, ...
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