Tag: YMCA
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 ...
Another General Assembly of YMCAs is in the books. After four days packed with networking opportunities, keynote speakers and seminars to learn from, and vendor booths displaying a variety of products and services to help ...
Last week, YMCA professionals from all over the country gathered in Anaheim, California for the 2019 General Assembly of YMCAs. Between educational sessions and seminars, vendors with the latest products and services, and an abundance ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Hosting events is a great way to keep current members engaged and attract potential new ones. Here, Erin Holt, the Kids Central and family programming manager at the Madison Area YMCA, breaks down the best ...
It’s that time of year again! From July 18 to July 21, YMCA professionals from across the globe will gather in Anaheim, California, for the 2019 General Assembly of YMCAs. While you’re bumping elbows with ...
Did you know the nation’s first Father’s Day celebration took place on June 19, 1910 at the Spokane YMCA? As a result of wanting to celebrate her own father, Sonora Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington ...