Before the unfortunate situation with COVID, the Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows opened one of the largest Exergame Clubs to date! Their Club boasts nearly 130 different programs, events and activities to meet the diverse needs and interests of our members. These programs fall under five core areas: Character & Leadership Development; Education & Career Development; Health &…
The Youth X Room offers exergaming that engages kids and teens through their virtual world to get them moving. Using similar concepts of gamification found in video games, kids won’t even realize they are working out . Seven to 14-year-olds are too old to be in the Exergame Playground or day care area, but too young to be in the…
Hope your Holiday Season has started off on a high note! As we roll into 2020 I wanted to take a little time to thank everyone for keeping up to date on how Exergaming is transforming non-profits, schools, and health clubs around the country. 2019 has been a great year but there is MORE that can be done from our…
In the second part of this interview learn about how the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Northwest Indiana has taken the next steps in the evolution of fitness with exergaming. Learn about feedback from parents and BGC Alumni. Also the big question, is Exergame a Good Fit for the Boys & Girls Club of America? If you want to…
In this interview learn about how the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Northwest Indiana has taken the next steps in the evolution of fitness with exergaming. This fitness gaming room provides a combination of gaming, technology, and fitness; made FUN! Checkout one of most recent Boys & Girls Club of America installs. We love to see the kids active…
The Healthy Lifestyles strategy of the Boys & Girls Club of America develops young people’s capacity to live healthfully by educating youth about fitness, nutrition and smart decisions. Their activities focus on instilling positive conflict resolution techniques, engaging in positive behaviors, setting personal goals, and building resistance skills that nurture and strengthen their minds and bodies. As technology continues to…
BGCA’s Regional Conferences bring together nearly 500 attendees, including alumni, Club youth, BGCA leadership, local board volunteers and local Club staff for an interactive forum focused on our Movement-wide strategies and game-changing programs, and celebrating the outstanding impact of our mission on kids across the nation. This year on October 8th and 9th the Midwest Regional Boys & Girls Club…
The Mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Northwest Indiana is to inspire and enable the youth of our communities to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. As recently as earlier this Spring the BGC of Northwest Indiana took a bold step with their renovations of their East Chicago location to add Exergaming! Exergame Fitness…
