Exergaming, or exercise-based gaming, is an innovative way to engage youth in physical activity through interactive, technology-driven games. It has significant potential as a tool to recruit new members to Boys and Girls Clubs. Here’s how exergaming can contribute to membership growth: 1. Appeals to Tech-Savvy Youth Exergaming taps into the interests of a generation raised on technology. With its…
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…
Exergaming, which combines exercise with interactive video games, can be an exciting way to create fun competition at Boys and Girls Clubs. By engaging kids in physical activity through popular gaming formats, exergaming can turn exercise into an enjoyable and motivating experience. At the Boys & Girls Club of Greater High Point they use interactive fitness as a motivational tool…
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 Club of Lower Naugatuck Valley is spread across two towns that provide a safe and nurturing environment for their members. The goal of the clubs is not only to provide a fun and engaging experience for their kids, but also a place where they can learn to goal set, and reach heights they never dreamed of.…
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…
Mobile exergaming products, which combine exercise with video games, can be an excellent way to get kids at Boys and Girls Clubs more active. Exergame had the opportunity over the last few years to work directly with the Boys & Girls Club of Greater High Point and install some of our mobile exergaming options. While we now have been able…
The mission of the BGC of Northern Rhode Island, is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. For almost seventy years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Rhode Island has served the youth of Cumberland, Lincoln, and Woonsocket by providing a safe haven for them…
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…
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 mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Lower Naugatuck Valley is to provide, in a safe environment, programs that inspire, educate, guide, and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. It is extremely important for the club to remain as accessible as possible to…
