Tag: youth programming
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 ...
This month, we spoke with Courtney Harrness, a multi-site executive director for the YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities, about summer youth programming. Can you talk about the Get Summer program? What inspired it? CH: ...
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 ...
In the field of community recreation, children are offered a multitude of sports. To encourage youth participation, it’s important to offer the most popular programs and make them stand out. One of the first steps ...
Creative activities to promote health and wellness among youth become more abundant in the summer months. Being outside the classroom, kids seek outdoor play to occupy their time, so it’s important to be mindful of ...
The world’s first three YMCAs were founded in the heart of heavily populated cities: London in 1844, Boston in 1851 and Montreal in 1852. The world’s fourth Y, however, doesn’t reside in a booming metropolis. ...
Aquatics programming, when executed properly, is a big boost to youth participation in community recreation, since most kids love being in water and it facilitates a wide variety of activities. The Spurlino Family YMCA in ...
On a gorgeous day, the last thing people want is to be stuck indoors. This is the main driving force behind why more and more community recreation facilities are adding outdoor features and amenities. Take ...
Youth fitness programming is a key component of any community rec organization, which places the hiring of youth mentors and leaders among the most important decisions you will make. Different than regular staff members — ...