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,…
The Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks is a non-profit youth development organization that is dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging, positive self-esteem, and accomplishment in all kids. They are the area’s only full-time youth agency and are staffed by Youth Development Professionals. The Club is open every day after school and all day long during the summer,…
Active or exercise-based video games offer several advantages over non-active video games, primarily related to physical health, mental stimulation, and social interaction. Recently Exergame was able to catch up with Sonya “Coach” Crider of the YMCA of Central Florida on the impact of interactive gaming at the Y. One of the really interesting things to hear from Coach, was how…
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Arkansas provides kids and teens with a safe, fun, and challenging environment with experiences and opportunities that focus on three core areas of development. Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Character & Leadership. Exergame has a long history of working with Boys & Girls Clubs to integrate our equipment into their healthy lifestyles programs.…
Exergames, or interactive video games that involve physical activity, can be effectively tied into academics to promote a more holistic approach to learning. The Boys & Girls Club of Elkhart recently added to their Exergame collection with the tapWall. It is a great solution for activating your upper body and relieving tension in your neck and shoulders. Improve your memory,…
We are hearing more and more from Boys & Girls Clubs of America the need to turn their underutilized spaces into active areas that support healthier lifestyle goals. Many clubs might have outdated weight rooms that are not only absent of use, but can also be unsafe for a variety of age levels. This is the exact scenario we had…
The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley has been providing kids with hope and opportunity for 65 years—inspiring and empowering our members to reach their greatest potential in a safe, affordable, fun environment. A few years back we had the opportunity to meet with the Operations Director Jim Queen at one of the Boys & Girls Club…
Boys & Girls Clubs across the country serve youth ages 6-18 from all communities and provide a wonderful opportunity for self growth. Clubs are located throughout the country wherever youth most need them, including rural and urban areas, public housing communities, public and private schools, and Native lands. Recently Exergame was able to work with the Boys & Girls club…
At the Boys & Girls Club of Toledo, one of the hardest things for them to be able to do; was finding something that ALL ages and ALL ability levels could play. This is why Exergame became a perfect fit for their club. Exergaming at your Boys & Girls Club has the potential to make physical activity more enjoyable and…
Exergame at the BGC: Kids’ opinions about exercising and exergames can vary depending on their individual interests, personalities, and experiences. At the Boys & Girls Club of Toledo, kids continue to talk with each other about their new Exergame room. This helps bring in new kids, members, or even field trips to have the interactive fitness experience. The more the kids…
Exergaming, or the combination of exercise and gaming, has become increasingly popular in recent years as a way to make physical activity more engaging and enjoyable. By incorporating exergaming into your facility’s recruitment strategy, you can attract new members and promote a fun and interactive atmosphere. Here’s how exergaming can be used to recruit new members at your facility: 1.…
