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…
The Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos is part of a larger nationwide network of community-based, autonomous organizations and Boys & Girls Clubs of America working to help children of all ages and backgrounds develop the qualities needed to become responsible citizens and leaders. The Club is committed to serving ages as young as 6, and all the way…
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley was originally founded as a Boys Club by the Santa Paula Police Department in 1949. There are ten sites serving the cities of Santa Paula, Fillmore, and the unincorporated area of Piru. The Club concentrates on five areas of youth development: character & leadership development; educational & career development; health & life…
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…
Family fitness—exercising and and otherwise living a healthy lifestyle as a group—is for every family, large and small, young and old, urban and rural. By sharing physical activity and nutritious foods, your family can improve your health and enjoy your time together. Using active games, or exergames; is a great way for the whole family to benefit from fitness.…
Good youth fitness programming can have a wide variety of benefits when it comes to long term effects. While there are the obvious cardio and health related reasons, Exergame can be a FUN way for kids to exercise. During some of our Youth Fitness Exergame programs kids can expect to benefit in these 5 key areas. Builds Discipline Encourages…
Exergaming is an essential component to an active and healthy lifestyle. It is designed to engage kids and adults from the very beginning while keeping them mentally and physically focused. The act of motion, or physically playing, is the foundation of what our bodies need. Studies show Exergaming provides an improvement in three key areas: Health, Academics, and Social…
We thought it would be great to share with you one of our upcoming Exergame Room installs at the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows. This is now our 2nd Exergame Room within the Association. This club is going through a renovation where we were able to provide a FREE customized 3D design of their space, that they used…
