Tag: youth programming
A recent Duke Health study published in the online journal “Pediatrics,” revealed minimal spread of symptomatic infections among youth and camp counsellors at YMCA camps in six central North Carolina counties. “Our study suggests appropriate ...
The Countryside YMCA is offering safe childcare programs for the 2021 and 2022 school year by following CDC, state and local requirements and guidelines. Registration for before and after school care for the 2021 and ...
Holly Metzger-Brown breaks down electronic teaching and shares what we can learn from watching kids play games on electronic devices. Ever wonder how kids can quickly and effortlessly navigate games and activities on electronic devices ...
In this issue, we spoke with Holly Metzger-Brown, the youth fitness director of the York Jewish Community Center in York, Pennsylvania, about youth programming. How did you pivot your youth engagement strategies during COVID-19? To ...
How Urban Warriors, a peer support group, is bringing together recent military veterans and youth who are exposed to high levels of violence and trauma in some of Chicago’s most challenged neighborhoods. Eddie Bocanegra, the ...
A kids walking and running club has been known to help combat childhood obesity by keeping kids active, and is designed for kids to interact with peers socially. Kids walking and running clubs have been ...
Multi-sport competition is more beneficial to the athletic development of youth than practicing and competing in only one sport. There is a huge positive impact on a child who participates in a variety of sports ...
Industry experts share what playground trends are necessary for community rec facilities to implement in play areas. Playgrounds are imaginative, creative spaces. However, they are always changing. So, it is key to stay up-to-date on ...
The first time I heard the phrase “virtual reality,” I was talking to my nephew, an avid gamer. I cannot understand how he can be so engrossed — at age 13 and now 29 — ...
Have you been exploring how to make creative children’s activities? When children play games, they are participating, excited, moving and giving their best effort. Games are addictive and have an internal change in our attitude ...
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