At the YMCA of Central Virginia, they believe health and fitness means taking care of the whole yourself, and those important to you. They have invested in your health and helping you meet your goals, whether that means losing weight, gaining strength, or simply finding ways to increase energy and decrease stress. With so many demands on today’s families and…
The Warren County YMCA is made up of people of all ages and from every walk of life working side by side to strengthen communities. Having programs for teens at a YMCA is important because it provides a holistic approach to youth development. Many YMCA programs for teens focus on promoting physical fitness and healthy lifestyles. Engaging in regular physical…
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…
YMCA Space can be a great fit for teens and tweens, as they provide a fun and engaging way for this age group to stay active and healthy. Teens and tweens often spend a lot of time using technology, such as playing video games or using social media, which can lead to a sedentary lifestyle. Exergames can help counteract this…
Exergaming, or video game-based exercise, has the potential to increase the engagement of kids in exercise programs by making YMCA Youth Activities more fun, engaging, and interactive. Firstly, exergaming can offer kids a unique and entertaining exercise experience that is different from traditional forms of exercise. With a variety of exergaming options, such as dance games or sports simulations, kids…
YMCA youth programs built around exergaming can be particularly beneficial for children for a variety of reasons. Here are some of them: Inclusive Environment: The YMCA is known for being an inclusive and welcoming organization that embraces diversity. One of the most important things when it comes to exergaming is we want children to feel comfortable being themselves, regardless of…
Since COVID family memberships have been one of the hardest hit areas at the YMCA. What the YMCA of Greater Hartford decided to do was reinvest in their youth program areas, to help rebuild that family membership program. Exergame was honored to work with a few YMCAs in the Association. Working directly with Harold Sparrow, the CEO of the YMCA…
The YMCA of Greater Hartford consists of 10 YMCA branches and two summer camps providing more than 100 programs and services in Hartford, Litchfield, Tolland, and Windham counties. Just a little while back in 2018, they served over 108,000 children and families, including 66,000 children, in personal development and educational programs! Incredible work! Exergame was lucky enough to be part…
The YMCA of Greater Hartford consists of 10 YMCA branches and two summer camps providing more than 100 programs and services in Hartford, Litchfield, Tolland, and Windham counties. Just a little while back in 2018, they served over 108,000 children and families, including 66,000 children, in personal development and educational programs! Incredible work! Exergame was lucky enough to be part…
The YMCA of Greater Hartford has a long and proud history of working within their communities to bring together the mission of the YMCA. The YMCA has played an integral role in the citizens of Hartford since its founding in 1852. The YMCA of Greater Hartford has over 10 branches and two resident camps providing more than 100 programs and…
The Treasure Valley YMCA’s focus on youth development is evident in their Child Development and Youth programs. These include child care, preschool, before and after school, sports, fitness, arts, education, leadership, and camp programs. As part of their child care programs, they recently introduced the tapWall. tapWall provides touchscreen games for the whole family. It is a great solution for…
At the Minot YMCA, they know that lasting personal and social change comes about when they all work together. That’s why, at the Y, strengthening community is their cause. Their Cardio Center is stocked with top-notch equipment to meet all the needs of their ever growing facility. One of the newest additions to the Cardio Center is the Jacobs Ladder!…
