Tag: youth programming
A physical distancing and healthy hygiene intervention was conducted throughout Summer 2020 amid the height of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Data collection and observations were collected for eight weeks during various physical education and athletic ...
Esports is growing in popularity among children, teenagers and college students, and is a trend community rec centers should be capitalizing on to further engage its younger members and help them build community. To take ...
During summer camp, children’s yoga intervention was implemented using the principles of acceptance and commitment Therapy (ACT). The hypothesis was when children participated in mindfulness and relaxation activities such as yoga, children’s emotions would regulate ...
Summer camps have been impacting the lives of children since the 1800s. But according to a 2013 American Camp Association survey, 54% of camp directors said they have added new programs to their offerings, most ...
Establishing healthy lifestyle habits as a child can be a difference-maker for an adult’s health and wellness. To help kids get invested in their health and wellness early, the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA, with 15 ...
It’s more important than ever to start teaching children to be aware of their physical distance with their peers, and to practice healthy hygiene in youth fitness and sports camps this summer. Integrating safe practices ...
When COVID-19 forced facilities everywhere to close, most traditional youth programs came to a grinding halt and organizations had to pivot to completely virtual programming. Since mid-March, kids and families have had to adjust to ...
Today is the perfect time to start teaching children coping skills. With the recent events, and twist and turns of life happening, it is important to use these current moments to give children a repertoire ...
At first, the idea of staying home all day must have seemed like a dream for kids everywhere. However, without the opportunity to interact with friends their own age during the COVID-19 pandemic, many children ...
The YMCA of San Diego has been serving the greater San Diego community for the past 138 years, and one of the areas they best showcase their mission, according to Baron Herdelin-Doherty, the president and ...
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