Holly Metzger-Brown, the learn and play director at the York JCC, shares tips on preparing for summer programming this year. Successful summer programming doesn’t just happen overnight. Instead, it requires proper and detailed preparation. The steps ...
An afterschool survey revealed a growing waitlist since summer learning programs reopened. An online survey of afterschool providers commissioned by the Afterschool Alliance and conducted by Edge Research from June 2 through June 28, 2021 ...
Are you looking for ways to get kids moving more during the summer months? Just like adults, kids sometimes need additional motivation to participate in more movement activities during the hot summer months. Adults may ...
After a year of closures and lack of swim programs, community recreation centers are preparing to welcome back a summer of swimming. Among these centers is the Staenberg – Loup Jewish Community Center (JCC Denver) ...
Each year, more than 14 million children and adults attend summer camp in the U.S., but the coronavirus pandemic may cause these camps to look different moving forward. The Harrisburg Area YMCA in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, ...
For most of us, no matter where we live, this time of year means heat — lots of heat. Just last week in Minnesota (where it was 50 degrees below zero in January), we had ...
Continuing to sharpen your leadership skills is a useful tool for any community recreation professional. To add to your bag of skills, and possibly your beach bag this summer, consider these leadership book recommendations from ...
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 ...
Last week, as I was out enjoying a Friday evening with my family, we tried a new restaurant. The food was fine. The atmosphere was decent and the music was great. But the service was ...