Category: ePACT Feature

A Heartfelt Thank You
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A Heartfelt Thank You

As we enter the month of November, a time of both Thanksgiving and Remembrance Day, ePACT is embracing the powerful theme of gratitude. Reflecting on the journey of 2023, it’s evident that this has been a year marked by tremendous growth and positive transformation for our remarkable team.  One of the highlights of this year...

Building Resilience in Recreation Programming: How to Create Engaging, Safe, and Sustainable Programs
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Building Resilience in Recreation Programming: How to Create Engaging, Safe, and Sustainable Programs

Recreation programs have always played an important role in building resilient communities. Whether it’s through sports leagues, after-school programs or community events, these programs bring people together, foster a sense of belonging and help individuals build skills and confidence. But in today’s ever-changing world it’s more important than ever to ensure that recreation programs are...

How ePACT Network Can Help YMCA, Parks and Recreation, Schools, and Independent Camps Be Emergency-Ready and Communication-Savvy
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How ePACT Network Can Help YMCA, Parks and Recreation, Schools, and Independent Camps Be Emergency-Ready and Communication-Savvy

Being emergency-ready and communication-savvy is crucial for organizations that work with children and youth, such as YMCA, parks and recreation, schools, and independent camps. That’s why ePACT Network is the ultimate solution for them. With its powerful communication capabilities, ePACT Network can help these organizations communicate quickly and effectively during emergencies. Here’s how ePACT Network’s...

No Connection – No Problem
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No Connection – No Problem

While speaking to a park and recreation department, they told us the story of the moment they knew they had to go with ePACT as they were storing their preschool and summer campers’ information in binders and giving it to the head counselor at night to hold on to. The head counselor used their car...

Inclusivity within Parks and Recreation
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Inclusivity within Parks and Recreation

With the new year upon us, ePACT would like to take some time to reflect on the past year. Our company persevered through Covid, grew both our team and client base, and further developed our software. The item that stood out the most for us was our clients: the amazing things they accomplished and the...

Have a safe and healthy holiday season!
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Have a safe and healthy holiday season!

The holidays are a wonderful time of year when family and friends get together and celebrate the year and ring in the new one. No matter what holiday you celebrate, we can agree that the holidays can be stressful and hectic. Between baking the cookies and making sure aunt Lida doesn’t get into the brandy,...

Helping kids with special medical conditions at camp
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Supporting Kids with Special Medical Conditions

Meet Maya. She’s 12 years old and suffers from ADHD and panic attacks. She needs specialized care. How can we equip program staff so that Maya, and others with special medical conditions, can participate safely? Parents need reassurance that their child will be safe in the care of staff who are fully informed and equipped...

Fall Program Industry Report
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Embracing & Managing Change in Parks & Recreation during COVID-19

Parks & Recreation departments across North America are having to adapt and pivot their day-to-day activities as a direct result of the pandemic. As a direct consequence, many agencies are adopting novel strategies and programs. In a recent feature published in Parks & Recreation Magazine, the NRPA’s monthly magazine, some interesting snippets were quoted from...