As youth, collegiate, and adult teams huddle in preparation for the next event, the team behind these successful endeavors never stops working. Youth sports partnerships bring prosperity to Alabama
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Let me start by saying that I’m an old dog who has been with the same Parks and Recreation District since 1973. Over the years, as a recreational programmer and now as the superintendent, I’ve had the
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Let’s face it—if you’re bored with your list of programs, so are your visitors. Seniors can only yell “bingo” so many times, and although the quest for tricks and treats probably never gets old for children at Halloween,
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It was 2 a.m. when Laura Lee heard the door open and slam shut in one of the old buildings at the Fort Delaware State Park. Although Lee was staying overnight on the island with a Boy Scout troop, no one else
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To raise funds and promote the Winchester Parks & Recreation Department in Virginia, the 4th annual International Children’s Festival was held earlier this summer. Children jumped, dashed, crawled, weaved,
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In a man-made desert oasis that has been home to some of the most unique, ever-changing, and fast-moving migratory bird populations for more than a decade, there is a new resident who lives life at a
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The epidemic that is wreaking havoc on the 21st century is not smallpox, yellow fever, or cholera; it is obesity. According to the Centers for Disease Control, in 2010 every state had a prevalence of obesity
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If you were to sit down with a group of recreation programmers and ask what new and exciting programs they offer, most—if not all—would provide a youth-oriented answer. This makes total sense, since the
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There’s a multigenerational group of people who spend billions of dollars in pursuit of their hobby, passion, or vocation. They may travel hundreds and thousands of miles in their pursuit, yet will frequent
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High-school students have a variety of options for after-school activitiesСsome more constructive than others. So how do you connect with teenagers and engage them in the healthy, positive, and produc
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What happens when you take children with physical and emotional handicaps to a swimming pool? They often become confident and socialized and more able in other areas of their lives. At least that is what
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Group swim-lesson participants are becoming increasingly more diverse—in ability, language, learning type, age, etc. It is becoming the norm rather than the exception of yesteryear. Using the strategies that
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Yoga has been around for thousands of years, but has experienced exponential growth in the last 10 years. It is now taught in most gyms, fitness community centers, and traditional yoga studios across
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I read in an old travel book about Sandwich Street, located across the Detroit River in the Canadian town of Windsor. Sometimes the biggest mistake on a bus tour can make the best memory.
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Founded by Quakers in the 1700s, East Goshen Township is a suburban community located 30 miles outside of Philadelphia, Penn. Its rolling green hills are dotted by many historical properties, most
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Taking a hike, running around a playground, and going on a pontoon boat ride may seem routine to the casual observer, but outdoor recreational experiences such as these can be life-changing for children with
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Adapted aquatic opportunities cater to a wide range of patrons. Although the phrase “adapted aquatics” typically conjures up images of older adults and persons with significant disabilities,
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When Berry Ellison strolled into the presentation for the Riverfront Park Redevelopment Program, he didn’t know he was about to welcome the city of Spokane’s version of New York
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Every year the Yoder Center in Lynchburg, Va., offers summer-camp programs for elementary-age children. These are opportunities to explore the city, meet new friends, experience adventures, and discover treasures in their own neighborhoods.
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After nearly two years of planning, NOVA Parks in Virginia opened the Meadowlark Winter Walk of Lights at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in 2012. As one of NOVA Parks’ premier
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