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…
Exergaming, or exercise gaming, involves physical activity through video games that require movement and engagement of the player’s body. Integrating exergaming into healthy lifestyles programs within Boys and Girls Clubs can offer several benefits focused on team building, cooperative games, and social skill development. Recently at the Boys & Girls Club of Lower Naugatuck Valley we discussed how active gaming…
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.…
One of the hardest things for many non-profit organizations is to inspire more donor dollars to support their cause. While many non-profit programs can have a tremendous impact on the community, finding ways to continue to get them to give back can be an uphill battle. Recently in our work with the the Boys & Girls Club of Lower Naugatuck…
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…
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…
At the Boys & Girls Club of Jackson, they believe that the youth of our community can have a bright future fostered through guidance, love, self-discipline and unconditional support. They are dedicated to promoting the education, vocational and health leadership and character development of boys and girls in a safe and caring environment that is professionally staffed. Recently they came…
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.…
