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Erica Barnes’ Youth Programming Solutions and Innovations

John Reecer by John Reecer
August 12, 2024
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In a recent interview, Erica Barnes, the director of partnership for NinjaZone, discusses some of the issues she sees community rec centers have with creating effective youth programming. Through her career with NinjaZone which specializes in creating fun programs for all youth, she provides helpful solutions, examples of innovative initiatives from across the industry and her top advice for rec center operators.

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