Exergaming, which combines exercise with interactive video gaming, aligns closely with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s (BGCA) Health and Wellness Programs goals by promoting physical activity, mental well-being, and social interaction in an engaging and inclusive way. Here’s how: 1. Encourages Active Lifestyles BGCA Goal Alignment: Their health and wellness initiatives aim to instill lifelong healthy habits in…
The Cliff Hagan Boys & Girls Club organization currently has 6 Club locations spanning across 4 counties in KY. They offer after-school and summer programming for kids and teens ages 6-18 years of age. At the Club, members have a safe environment, academic support, healthy snacks, high-quality programs and supportive mentors. A few years back Cliff Hagan implemented one of…
When opening a brand-new Boys and Girls Club, integrating exergaming as a core component offers multiple benefits that align with the club’s mission to promote youth development, health, and community engagement. Recently we went out to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater High Point that opened their first brick and mortar club EVER! While BGC High Point was a…
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Arizona offers a safe place for Prescott and Prescott Valley youth to go to after the school bell rings to foster self-confidence and positive relationships with others. It builds on their long history by focusing on 4 concepts: fun with a purpose, academic success, character development, and healthy choices. Exergame had the amazing…
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater High Point, North Carolina, tackles a diverse number of issues that they tackle head-on by providing a platform of growth, education, and personal development. Their diverse range of programs nurture confidence and leadership skills in our young members. To promote healthy lifestyles, members learn positive behaviors and how to resist peer pressure in…
The USCG Base Kodiak Teen Center located in the Northern Lights Recreation Facility (Base Gym) recently made some new additions to their facility! Their Teen Center is one of only four Coast Guard teen centers to maintain an affiliation agreement with the Boys & Girls Club of America (BGCA), which allows our staff to tap into the excellent programs and…
Playful Beginnings, Inc. is an intervention program specializing in providing services to children who are identified as experiencing developmental delays and/or have behavioral needs associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder. A playful approach is used to facilitate each child’s skill development. Individualized services are provided to children in the areas of cognitive, social, language, motor, & self help skill development. Interactive…
The Boys & Girls Club of Greater High Point is committed to enabling all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. Recently Exergame had the wonderful opportunity to work the the BGC of High Point on their first brick and mortar club! After multiple exergaming purchases built around mobile…
Since 1967, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake has offered positive alternatives to their youth who face emotional isolation, ongoing social pressures, and widening inequity gaps. By bringing youth to Club, they will be provided with academic remediation, social-emotional learning lessons, healthy meals, and more. Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake serves kids at 7 locations…
Little Buckeye Children’s Museum is a hands-on children’s museum located in Downtown Mansfield, OH. With over 2 dozen exhibits, Little Buckeye is an ideal location for group and family visits by children ages 2-10 years. At Little Buckeye, they know that exploration and play are critical to child development. They also know that play benefits children socially, emotionally and intellectually!…
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater High Point, in North Carolina is committed to enabling all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. If joining the Boys & Girls Club of Greater High Point, you can expect to focus on things like academic success, good character and citizenship,…
One of the toughest things to do at the Boys & Girls Club is to try and find fitness related options that can be fun for the kids. Exergaming, also known as active gaming or exer-gaming, refers to video games that require physical activity and movement from the players. These games typically use motion-sensing technology to detect the player’s movements,…
