Exergaming, which combines physical activity with interactive video games, is an excellent indoor option for Boys and Girls Clubs in Arizona, particularly given the region’s consistently hot climate. Here’s why: 1. Encourages Physical Activity in a Climate-Controlled Environment Arizona’s extreme heat can make outdoor activities unsafe for children during much of the year. Exergaming provides an air-conditioned alternative, ensuring kids…
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…
Exergaming can introduce a new level of excitement to Boys & Girls Clubs by combining physical activity with the thrill of video games, creating an engaging and dynamic experience for kids of all ages. Recently we were able to catch up with Jaime Fernandez the Senior Branch Director at the Chandler Compadres Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley. He…
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…
Combining technology with fitness, like exergaming, offers a range of benefits for kids at Boys and Girls Clubs, making physical activity more engaging and accessible. Exergaming refers to video games that integrate physical exercise, requiring players to move their bodies as part of the gameplay. Recently Exergame was lucky enough to work with the Boys & Girls Club of the…
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…
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley (BGCAZ) offers affordable after-school and summer programs for 16,000+ young people in grades K-12. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley’s members engage in daily physical activity, make healthy nutrition choices, and refrain from participating in risky behavior. Recently at the Chandler Compadres Branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley,…
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…
