Recreation programs built around youth fitness and Exergaming can be very beneficial for children in many ways. Here are some reasons why: Physical activity: Recreation programs, such as exergaming and fitness gaming, can provide children with a fun and engaging way to get regular physical exercise. Regular physical activity has been shown to have a wide range of physical and…
The YMCA of Greater Houston offers a wide variety of programs for children of all ages. A few examples of some of their successful programs include: Youth Sports – The YMCA offers a range of youth sports programs, including basketball, soccer, flag football, and volleyball. Before and After School Programs – The YMCA offers before and after school programs that…
One of the biggest challenges for all clubs (non-profits & for profits) is what to do with that teen/tween group. Too old for the childcare space, but too young for the fitness floor. These can be one of the influential times for any adolescent child, so providing a fun fitness option can be a life changing experience. The Youth X…
One of the biggest questions we receive all the time is; what will be my return on my investment when it comes to Exergaming? This is a very important question when an organization like the Boys & Girls Clubs of America are asking funders to help sponsor their rooms. In this video we talk with Mike Wurm on how interactive…
Exergaming has not only become one of the most engaging areas at the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, it is now a destination site for all outside attendees. Here from Mike Wurm on how they are bringing in groups of kids to just simply try out the Exergaming equipment, and how Exergame will be an essential part of…
This year, for the first time in almost 3 years the Boys & Girls Clubs of America 2022 National Conference came to Chicago Illinois May 4th-6th. Attendees from Boys & Girls Clubs from across the country for to see first hand some of the new and exciting interactive gaming opportunities available to their club. The best and brightest, from influential…
Don’t forget to see us for the final day of the 2022 Boys & Girls Club of America National Conference! Exergame is a featured spot in the ideal “Club Experience” section. This area is providing a club staffer with the goals for what their future club can look like. This will give a wonderful opportunity to see a full interactive…
It is an honor for us to say that at the 2022 BGCA National Conference, Exergame will be a FEATURED spot in the ideal “Club Experience” section. This area will provide an attendee with the goals for what their future club could look like. This will give a wonderful opportunity to see a FULL EXERGAME room first hand. This will…
As kids enter their teen and tween years, they might start to lose interest in physical activity or exercise. Between school, homework, friends, and even part-time jobs, they’re juggling a lot of interests and responsibilities. But regular exercise can help your teen have more energy, improve focus and attention in school, and promote a better mindset on a day to…
Youth provide an excellent source of human and social capital within your communities and for your future clubs. Their networks consist of their peers as well as family members. So often in a facility this is a forgotten age demographic. They take a backseat to adult fitness (still important), but when these areas are neglected; you are missing out on…
YMCA’s and other like minded organizations have a large demographic for kids 7-14 years old. The best set-up is a dedicated space with a variety of interactive fitness and gaming technology that can be used for a multiple applications (not just the kids!). You can run small group classes, use for teen events, as homework rewards, family fitness events, circuit…
Exergaming is an essential component to an active and healthy lifestyle. It is designed to engage kids and adults from the very beginning of training while keeping them mentally and physically focused.
