Summer camps have been impacting the lives of children since the 1800s. But according to a 2013 American Camp Association survey, 54% of camp directors...
Read moreEncouraging professional development among your staff can happen in many ways. Most often this is through continuing education opportunities, such as workshops and cross-training. But...
Read moreThis month, we spoke to Meredith Griffin, the YMCA swimming and diving sports regional representative leader at the YMCA of the USA, about competitive swimming....
Read moreLearn about the YMCA of Greater Houston’s Moving Stronger program. According to a recent study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy...
Read moreIn The Last Word, we sit down with an industry expert to share their wealth of knowledge with you. This issue, the conversation features Mandy Lail,...
Read moreSpirit, mind and body. These three words make up the motto commonly used by YMCAs across the country. It encapsulates the purpose of every program...
Read moreCycling classes have taken the fitness industry by storm. Many community rec facilities want to capitalize on the opportunity to give members the latest trends,...
Read moreBecause youth fitness is a large part of many recreation center offerings, it’s important to put the right people in charge of leading these programs....
Read moreCommunity rec centers strive to do one thing: create a community. In order to fulfill this goal, you must have people inside your facility, which...
Read moreThis month, we spoke with Ben Hunsicker, the summer camp director of Camp Y-Noah, located in Clinton, Ohio, and a branch of the Akron Area...
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