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…
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…
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 Humboldt Recreation Space is a 70,000 sq ft recreation facility that was funded and built by the Nielsen Family and Sande Construction in 2018 and was donated to the City of Humboldt to own and operate. Within this facility they offer a variety of options like multiple group fitness rooms (spin room, cardio studio, boxing room), 2 racquetball courts, batting…
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Arizona offers a safe place for Prescott and Prescott Valley youth to go to after the school bell rings to foster self-confidence and positive relationships with others. It builds on their long history by focusing on 4 concepts: fun with a purpose, academic success, character development, and healthy choices. Exergame had the amazing…
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…
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…
The USCG Base Kodiak Teen Center located in the Northern Lights Recreation Facility (Base Gym) recently made some new additions to their facility! Their Teen Center is one of only four Coast Guard teen centers to maintain an affiliation agreement with the Boys & Girls Club of America (BGCA), which allows our staff to tap into the excellent programs and…
