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How to Increase Program Participation at Your Community Center

This eBook reveals the top 5 barriers to participation at community centers and offers over 20+ practical strategies to increase signups and engagement.

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Balancing respect and leadership in a multigenerational workplace

Discover strategies for facilitating mutual respect and effective communication regardless of the generational level

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Data Over Drama: Marketing Moves That Actually Deliver

Discover how to move beyond guesswork and start using data-driven strategies that deliver.

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Community center, YMCA and JCC engagement amongst millennial parents

This research project offers easily digestible statistics and recommendations for community centers as to how they can better serve residents.

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Community Centre Engagement Amongst Millennial Parents: A Parks & Recreation Study

NEW! This session on Feb, 18th, will delve into the insights gleaned from a survey issued in 2024 to millennial parents.

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Community Centre Engagement Amongst Millennial Parents

Get exclusive insights regarding millennial parents’ attitudes towards their local community center and explore their habits as well as those of their children.

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Customer Service: Ensuring Lasting Customers

This engaging session explores the critical role of customer service in fostering lasting relationships with your clientele.

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From Flyers to Reels: Strategies for Online and Traditional Marketing

This session will explore the fusion of classic and digital promotional tactics.

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The right KPIs and Demographic data for Membership-based Organizations

Join us for a comprehensive webinar that will guide you through KPIs and data points that truly matter for membership-based organizations like the YMCA.

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Seamless Transitions: Self-Onboarding Tips for Parks and Recreation Professionals

Join us for an invaluable session designed to equip you with the essential self-onboarding strategies needed to thrive in your new environment.

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How to Think Big in Parks and Recreation

Discover "Think Big in Parks & Recreation" to get inspired with a whole new level of Parks and Rec with Chris Nunes and Molly Keays.

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How Community Driven Teams Can Attract and Retain Coaches, Volunteers, and Staff

Learn how community-driven teams can attract and retain coaches, volunteers, and staff. Industry experts will share proven strategies.

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Digital Adoption in the Aquatics World

Join us for an exclusive panel discussion where industry experts share their experiences on how digital tools are revolutionizing aquatics facilities.

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Measuring Community Impact - YMCA Leadership Series

Learn how to collect meaningful data, analyze key metrics, and communicate your impact to stakeholders effectively.

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Why a Goldfish is the Happiest Animal on Earth and Other Leadership Lessons from Ted Lasso

We explore the captivating leadership lessons from the Emmy-winning series, Ted Lasso. This session promises to be a game-changer for PR professionals.

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The YMCA Member Lifecycle in 2024

Understanding the member lifecycle is a crucial. In an ever-evolving landscape, it's essential to take every opportunity to engage along the member journey.

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A Practical Technology Framework: When to change & how to do it right

Finding the right software for your agency can be overwhelming. Get invaluable insights into navigating the software market and select a tailored solution!

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Using Data in Making Program, Facility and Parks & Rec Agency Decisions

Join Chris Nunes and Tom Venniro to get equiped with the tools you need to make well-informed decisions to best manage your Parks & Rec agency.

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Recruiting & Retaining Gen Z Employees

Find out how your Parks and Recreation can attract qualified Gen Z candidates and drive lasting success to the services your offer to residents.

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Recruiting & Retaining Gen Z Employees: A Parks & Recreation Study

We've partnered with Evolia to offer a webinar that provides strategic insights to help you recruit and retain efficiently the Gen Z workforce.

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2024 Trends in Parks & Recreation

Take a look at our latest study on emerging opportunities in Parks and Recreation, including budgeting, staffing, and meeting community expectations.

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2024 Trends in Parks and Recreation feat. the RecLess Podcast

According to our research, top challenges expected in 2024 include staffing & retention issues, securing funding and budgets, and meeting community needs.

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Embracing Change: How to Prepare your Organization for a Software Switch

Revolutionize your Community Center and change your members' lives for the better by planning, monitoring, and improving your software change process.

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Economic Impact Reporting - Demonstrating Agency Relevance

Learn tips to organize and present data effectively to various stakeholders. Discover how to measure economic impact, explain it well, and show why it matters.

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Recruitment and Retention: Today and Tomorrow's Challenges

Get ready to conquer Parks & Rec employee management challenges with innovative solutions for sourcing, interviewing, and fostering a top-notch workforce.

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Modernizing Your Registration Process

Learn how to empower your members with self-serve and achieve effective and efficient customer service with this guide to community center automation.

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Community Center Engagement: 2024 Trends and Opportunities

Identify key opportunities and trends for planning 2024 now, to attract more of your community and increase participation for those who are already engaged.

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2024 Trends and Opportunities for Your Community Center

The upcoming year presents a big opportunity for community centers to level up their experience & expand by understanding changing consumer priorities.

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Residents & Members vs. Consumers: Who Are They & Why Are They Important?

Discover why viewing your residents and members as consumers will allow you to understand what motivates them and help increase engagement with your agency.

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Managing People in Today’s Society: The Great, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

By sharing real-life examples and practical strategies, this session will take a deep dive into managing people.

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How YMCA of Portage is Helping Children Adapt with Sensory Rooms

Join Shannon Burhans, CEO of YMCA of Portage, as we walk-through how they were able to help children adapt with sensory rooms.

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The End-of-session Checklist Every Activities & Recreational Programming Manager Needs

Download the checklist to track your progress!

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Camp Industry Report: Parents' Expectations & How to Meet Them - September 2023

Discover what experience parents want when it comes to registrations, payments and safety.

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Sun Safety Essentials: The Ultimate Checklist for Outdoor Programming

Download this checklist and share it with your staff!

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Modernizing Your Community Center: Empowering Members to Self-Serve

Join Matt Lenner as he discusses how empowering your members to self-serve memberships, registrations and payments is an important step in achieving that goal.

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Safety Blindspots in Activities and Recreation

Identify and reduce risk at your facilities with the insights and strategies in this guide!

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How To Grow Your Dance Studio’s Revenue: 12 Ideas You Can Put into Action Now

With Advice from Dance Business Expert, Tracey Chamberlain of Beyond Dance Consulting.

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Peace Through Programming ☮: Lessons from Pickleball and Tennis

Join Farrell Buller and Sam Hitman as they talk about the hotbed issue of Tennis vs. Pickleball and what we can learn about effective programming.

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How To Choose Software for Your Dance Studio

14 features & functions dance studio owners said they can’t live without!

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How Parks & Recreation Staff Can Refuel Before Summer

Summer season is right around the corner! Join Farrell Buller as she shares her essential tips for P&R staff to prepare for everyone's favorite (!) season.

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Staff Management for Activities and Rec Organizations: 5 Ways Software Can Help

Find out how software can help get tasks done efficiently so you can be there for your staff!

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Safety in Activities & Recreation: How Technology Can Help

This handy guide will outline common safety concerns in P&R and just how much moving your operations online can help address them.

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Training Parks & Recreation Staff for Challenging Conversations

Join us for the next instalment of our webinar series, where we’ll break down how you can equip others (and yourself) for challenging conversations.

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How Registration Software Can Help Your Camp Manage Demand while Increasing Revenue

In this eBook, we’ve gathered strategies (and pulled from real-life experience) that can be leveraged – alongside a modern and reliable registration software.

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Parks & Recreation Interview Questions Template

Whether you’re hiring camp counselors, park maintenance staff, or another summer position, use this list to find the best fit for your P&R department.

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Camp Industry Report: Parents' Expectations & How to Meet Them

Discover what experience parents want when it comes to registrations, payments and safety.

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Your Ultimate P&R Summer Hiring Guide

Whether it is your first time hiring summer staff or you need a refresher on best practices and some new ideas, this guide will come in handy!

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Seasonal Staff Management: 5 Ways to Streamline Your Operations

Reduce the complexity of managing seasonal staff with strategies that simplify operations.

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50 Ideas for Hiring Seasonal Staff in Parks & Recreation

Hiring for busy seasons can be intimidating, but no matter your level of experience, we know you’ll leave this session with tons of fresh ideas and insights.

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2023 Trends in Parks & Recreation

From community expectations to playgrounds and parks, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the upcoming year in P&R.

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Opportunities & Challenges for Camps in 2023

We're highlighting key issues and opportunities for camps today, such as staffing, safety procedures, registrations and the "post-pandemic hangover".

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Recruiting, Interviewing and Onboarding Checklist

Break down the process into 3 steps that will make sure you’re attracting qualified applicants, hiring the right people and setting them up for success.

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8 Tips to Effectively Manage Your Staff

Your guide to managing a happy team, with fresh insights that will help you run successful activities today and in the future.

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Connect with Your Community - 5 Ways to Win

Look no further than this handy guide for the top strategies and tactics that P&R agencies can utilize to boost community engagement organically & sustainably.

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2022 Camp Market Research Results eBook

Find out what parents expect when it comes to tech, registrations, payments and safety at your camp.

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Communicating Process Change - Checklist

Use this checklist to keep your team and clients engaged and content by communicating process changes clearly.

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eBook - Your Guide to Camp Communication for 2022-2023

Build trust and set clear expectations with communication before, during and after camp.

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Free Conference Packing List

No matter how many conferences or tradeshows you’ve attended, we all forget to pack important items! Our list will help you make the most out of any event.