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…
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 mission of the Glen Ellyn Public Library is to serve the community as a vibrant center for accurate information, robust learning, and personal discovery. Glen Ellyn Public Library serves a community of almost 29,000 people and is located about 20 miles west of Chicago. Currently, the library holds 137,500 items, including books in print and Braille, audiobooks, DVDs, magazines,…
Research still favors exergaming as an excellent and effective kind of physical activity. Studies have demonstrated that playing different exercise games results in moderate to vigorous physical activity and beneficial physiological consequences. Like any activity, how a person participates will affect the kind of outcomes that are attained. Benefits of Exergaming: Exergaming has various benefits as well, including the following:…
LEEP Forward Inc. is a place built on best practices utilizing evidence based practices and scientific approaches. They take a holistic view of the child by ensuring they consider all aspects of the child’s development. This is accomplished by working with their multi-disciplinary team including speech, occupational, and physical therapist. They also have social work services, developmental therapist, educators and…
Viacom, Inc. is a global entertainment content company, which connects with audiences through compelling television programs, motion pictures, short-form video, applications, games, brands for consumer products, social media and other entertainment content. Recently Exergame Fitness worked with Viacom and Mountain Dew to provide a fun, interactive experience at their conference with the tWall. This universal training tool provides a fantastic…
Just down south of us in Central Illinois, just a few miles from the Indiana border resides the St Joseph CCSD #169. This school is a K-8 district located in St. Joseph, Illinois. The district consists of two main buildings that house a total of nearly 900 students. The K-4 building is a conglomeration of additions to one of the…
Lifestyles for the Disabled began operating in 1994 through the collaboration of parents, community organizations, local business people and a group of developmentally disabled adults (program participants). Each group recognized the need to develop programs that provide participants with realistic work settings and experiences within the Staten Island community and beyond. Part of the work in this area is providing…
Inspiring future leaders and empowering each student with the 21st century skills and knowledge necessary for success drive “Team 259” toward greatness every day. Wichita Public Schools provides unparalleled opportunities for students – in the classroom; by participation in service and extra-curricular activities; because of extraordinary and safe school facilities; regardless of ability, language needs, background. The Wichita Public Schools provides a continuum of…
At the Y they believe that to bring about meaningful change in individuals and communities, they must be focused and accountable. That’s why they focus their work in three key areas that are fundamental to strengthening community: youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. As part of the Healthy Living and Youth Development category, they recently added a tWall…
At the YMCA of Frederick County, they are strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Every day, the staff work side-by-side with community members to address the most pressing needs in Frederick County. They aim to ensure that everyone — regardless of age, income, or background — has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Part of…
