Summer Camps Continue to Evolve With the Times
Summer camps were devastated by the closures of the coronavirus pandemic, but they are adapting their offerings for new trends, by becoming more inclusive, partnering with schools, improving safety and more. 
 

Building Successful Skateparks & Bike Parks

Skateparks and bike parks provide a crucial outlet for a hard-to-reach demographic. Working with your community, you can create a local or even regional destination. 
 

Liz Clark, president & CEO of IHRSA announced that Mike Goscinski has joined the organization as Vice President of Government Affairs.

JCC Association of North America announced the appointment of Jennifer Mamlet, who has served with distinction as its Chief Development Officer (CDO) since 2018, as Executive Vice President and second in command to its president and CEO, Doron Krakow.

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) announced the winners of its 2022 Awards, including Builder of the Year, Service Professional of the Year, Retailer of the Year, Young Professional of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Chapter of the Year.

Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced a pilot program between the Interior Department's Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) and Trust for Public Land (TPL) to engage the school and Tribal Community to create and steward nine Tribal Community Schoolyards.

A recent study sought to determine the impact of self-compassion on physical health.

Aquatics: A Deep Dive Into Swimming Safety

There’s plenty of focus on the educational losses of the pandemic in academic terms, but the shutdowns also led to a dearth of opportunities to learn to swim. Now’s the time to address the need to teach everyone how to be safe in the water.

Programming: Outdoor Activities That Have Your Residents Buzzing

From pickleball and treasure hunts to fun with four-legged friends, outdoor recreation trends are bringing people together.

Athletic Facilities: O’Connell Athletic Center, University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Conn.

After becoming a co-ed institution, University of Saint Joseph needed to expand its athletic program.