Exergaming—combining physical exercise with interactive video gaming—offers unique opportunities for YMCA programs focused on team building and fostering friendships among kids. Here’s how exergaming can benefit such initiatives: 1. Encourages Team Collaboration Exergaming often involves multiplayer or cooperative gameplay, where participants must work together to achieve goals. Games like virtual dance-offs, obstacle courses, or sports challenges promote communication, coordination, and…
Exergaming, a fusion of exercise and gaming, is an innovative way to engage children in physical activity while making fitness enjoyable and accessible. This approach resonates strongly with kids and parents, generating positive feedback by addressing key aspects of fitness and well-being in a fun, interactive environment. Here’s how exergaming fosters this positive response: 1. Combines Fun with Fitness Exergaming…
Exergaming can serve as an excellent entry point into fitness for kids at the YMCA because it combines fun, engaging video games with physical activity, making it accessible and appealing. Unlike traditional sports, which often require specific skills, techniques, or equipment, exergames are generally intuitive and easy to pick up. This simplicity lowers the barrier to entry and helps kids…
Exergaming can serve as a strategic tool to boost family memberships at the YMCA by creating an engaging, family-friendly environment that aligns with health and wellness goals for all age groups. Recently Exergame had the amazing opportunity to work with the YMCA Spears, of the YMCA Greensboro Association. This facility in particular wanted to find a way to use a…
Located on the northwest side of Greensboro, the Spears YMCA offers innovative classes and wellness programs, for all ages. This fully equipped branch offers an indoor pool, a basketball court, a cycling studio and so much more for their members. One of their long term goals over the last few years has been to increase physical fitness options for their…
Since 1967, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake has offered positive alternatives to their youth who face emotional isolation, ongoing social pressures, and widening inequity gaps. By bringing youth to Club, they will be provided with academic remediation, social-emotional learning lessons, healthy meals, and more. Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake serves kids at 7 locations…
The Hill Air Force Base in Utah, offers a wide range of programs for youth and teens, including youth sports and recreation programs, educational programs and programs that support leadership and career development. Exergame has a long history of working directly with the MWR (Morale, Welfare and Recreation Programs) within the Military, especially for kids! Recently we were able to…
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…
Exergaming can cater to a wide range of age groups, from children to seniors. This versatility allows parks and recreation departments to engage a diverse community and create programs and activities that appeal to various demographics. In an era where many young people are drawn to digital screens and video games, exergaming offers a way to bridge the gap between…
At the Skagit YMCA in Washington, they offer a variety of programs and activities for teenagers aimed at promoting physical fitness, personal development, leadership skills, and community engagement. Recently Exergame was lucky enough to establish a new level of fun and fitness at the YMCA with our interactive fitness products. Exergaming, also known as video game-based exercise, can be a…
At Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater High Point, their mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need them most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. They run 5 Club sites in High Point and Asheboro, NC. Last year they decided to invest in some Mobile Exergaming products. We offer the Mobile Package…
Exergames can be perfect fit for special recreation programs, and they have shown to be beneficial for individuals with various physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges. Exergames combine exercise with interactive video games, making physical activity more enjoyable and engaging. This can be particularly beneficial for people with special needs as it can address several aspects that traditional exercise programs might…
