Tag: community engagement
Relaxation programs are becoming more prevalent in community recreation as the industry shifts toward a greater understanding of recovery and its importance to overall wellness. In honor of National Relaxation Day, we examined a few ...
Long gone is the basic yoga class offering. Members who are interested in taking a yoga class want an experience catered to their needs, and those needs are liable to change. This is why the ...
Corporate wellness is a way community rec centers can serve the local workforce and benefit the whole community as a result. Through classes and services aimed at getting groups of employees active and healthy, such ...
During the summer, your facility will see an increase in usage as kids are out of school and families are taking advantage of aquatics amenities to stay cool. For everyone’s safety, it’s important to evaluate ...
The front lobby is the first impression of your whole facility. As a community rec center, you want to think about how your front lobby design makes current and potential new members feel. “The front ...
If you’re on an afternoon drive in Tucson, Arizona, and find yourself on North Dodge Boulevard on the northeast side of town, you should catch a glimpse of the entrance to what looks like a ...
The word community is described as “a feeling of fellowship with others as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests and goals.” Originally built in 1944, the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA went above and beyond ...
Offering stand-out personal training programs begins with the trainers in your facility. At the Deland Branch of the Volusia Flagler Family YMCA in Florida, all trainers are certified with at least a bachelor’s degree in ...
Even with 22 locations across the Big Apple, the YMCA of Greater New York has had room for significant growth. In Fall 2020, the New York YMCA is expected to complete a $100 million construction ...
During the summer, every aquatics department usually sees an influx of visitors. The most important aspect to keeping your members safe during this time is to ensure your lifeguards are equipped with the best practices ...