Programming

Esports continues to be a trending programming avenue for recreation centers. This is partly because gaming breaks down barriers to participation for many participants in...

In recent years, recovery has quickly became one of the biggest trends in the fitness industry. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, more people are focused on...

Pickleball is helping community rec centers transform underused areas into vibrant spaces for movement, connection and growth. The sport of pickleball has exploded into a...

Enhancing the overall well-being of members is a core mission for community recreation centers. A rising trend within this undertaking has been an enhanced focus...

As community recreation evolves to meet the needs of today's communities, a new opportunity is quietly gaining momentum: padel. While many centers have already embraced...

Earlier this year the Newport County YMCA started YGolf to offer an exciting and inclusive program for all skill levels and ages. As part of...

In the latest Expert Q&A, editor John Reecer is joined by Liane Weber, the director of family programming at the JCC Greater Boston, to chat...

To help meet demand from members and keep up with industry trends, the Kokomo Family YMCA in Kokomo, Indiana, installed a new sauna recently in...

After opening a new, six-court pickleball center earlier this year, the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges is seeing a boost in interest from the community....

In the winter of 2022-23, the Lakeland Hills YMCA in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, started the GRIT ‘n Snow program for area youth. Fast forward...