At the Whitman Club in Indiantown, the Boys & Girls Club of Martin County is transforming the fitness landscape for youth—replacing passive screen time with high-energy, tech-enabled play. The result: kids engaged, active, and excited about movement.
A space built for growth and wellness
Since opening in 2014, the Indiantown location has offered much more than a place to hang out after school. Features include a full-size gymnasium, performing-arts space, tech and learning labs, and a fully equipped kitchen dedicated to nutrition education and healthy snacks. Boys and Girls Club of Martin County Amid these resources, the Club has embraced one of the most exciting tools for youth wellness: exergaming.
Why exergaming is a game-changer here
Traditional fitness can feel daunting or uninteresting to children who may not identify as “athletes.” At the Indiantown Club, exergaming flips that script by making movement feel like play:
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Lu Interactive Projection System: Highlighted as the most-used product, the Lu system creates immersive floor and wall projections that transform a gym wall into an interactive game—kids leap, dodge, dance, and collaborate.
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iDance Wireless Dance & Step System: Blending rhythm, coordination, and competition, iDance draws in kids who love music and movement.
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ExerBike Gaming Bikes: These merge virtual racing and cycling, giving youth a fun cardio option that feels more like gaming than exercise.
By using these systems, the Club taps into children’s love of technology and gaming—but pivots that screen time into active, social, and physically beneficial time.
The impact for kids, families, and the community
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Engagement & motivation: When exercise feels like a game, kids show up. Movement becomes something they want to do, not something they have to do.
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Inclusivity: Exergaming levels the playing field. Whether a child is sporty or less inclined toward traditional athletics, they can participate, have fun, and build confidence.
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Skill-building: Beyond physical fitness, exergames enhance coordination, reflexes, decision-making, and teamwork—skills that benefit academic, athletic, and personal growth.
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Healthy habits: By early exposure to positive movement experiences, the Club helps embed physical activity into children’s daily lives.
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Community alignment: The Club’s commitment to “Healthy Lifestyles” aligns seamlessly with introducing this next-gen fitness platform.
Looking ahead
As the Indiantown Club continues to evolve, the integration of exergaming is positioned not just as a novelty—but as a core pillar of youth wellness programming. Whether during after-school hours, summer sessions, or special fitness challenges, these interactive systems will remain central to making fitness inclusive, exciting, and impactful.
For community partners, donors, and families, the message is clear: here, fun and fitness go hand-in-hand. The Whitman Club in Indiantown is creating the future of active youth engagement—where every jump, pedal, and dance-step builds momentum toward lifelong wellness.