Category: Recreation

Reflecting on a Year of Growth and Looking Forward to 2025
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Reflecting on a Year of Growth and Looking Forward to 2025

As December arrives and the year draws to a close, we at ePACT are taking a moment to reflect on the achievements, challenges, and growth we’ve experienced in 2024. This year has been full of new partnerships, strengthened relationships, and continued innovation—all made possible by the trust and collaboration of our clients, partners, and dedicated...

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...

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Top 2020 Trends Impacting Parks & Rec Programs

Guest post by Joseph Oriente, CommunityPass. Joseph Oriente is the President and Founder of Capturepoint, creator of CommunityPass software. Joe established Capturepoint in 1999 and launched CommunityPass in 2003, which was initially created to provide online registration and payment for a local town sports council that was overwhelmed with an increasing number of paper registrations....

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Camper Retention: Top Tips to Get Them Coming Back Each Year

Guest post by Asaf Darash from Regpack. We’re pleased to introduce Asaf Darash as our guest blogger today. Asaf is the Founder and CEO of Regpack, with extensive experience as an entrepreneur and investor. Asaf has built three successful companies to date, all with an exit plan or that have stayed in profitability and are...

Best Practices Safe Return to Programming
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Best Practices for a Safe Return to Recreation Programming

With many states starting to slowly reopen, recreation organizations are tasked with a safe return to programming that keeps participants and staff healthy and safe while maintaining the positive community environment that everyone is used to. We’ve put together some best practices to help you now and as we navigate the coming weeks and months....

Safety in Adaptive Recreation Programs
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Safety In Adaptive Recreation Programs

Adaptive, or inclusive, recreation allows those with illnesses, disabilities, and other conditions to participate in recreational activities. Through the use of activity modifications, technology, and/or assistance, these programs can help everyone enjoy recreation safely and appropriately to enhance their health, functional abilities, independence, and way of life. Whether your organization has dedicated Adaptive Recreation programming...

Incident Prevention for Recreation Programs
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Incident Prevention for Recreation Programs

Recreation organizations that host youth programs know the importance of emergency and crisis plans to support participants and staff in unexpected situations. While we can’t predict when an accident or emergency is going to happen, taking steps to prepare in advance helps with incident prevention and mitigation. Recognize Dangers & Emergencies in Recreation As with...

3 Strategies for a Successful Spring Break Camp
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3 Strategies for a Successful Spring Break Camp

Guest blog by Glen Greenstone, CircuiTree We’re pleased to introduce Glen Greenstone as our guest blogger today. Before becoming a camp professional, Glen enjoyed many other pursuits. A native San Diegan, he worked through college as a 9-1-1 dispatcher. He has a passion for literature and the outdoors, and is a veteran of U.S. Coast...

3 Best Practices for Afterschool Program Management
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3 Best Practices for Afterschool Program Management

Guest blog by Joseph Oriente. We’re pleased to introduce Joseph Oriente as our guest blogger today. Joseph Oriente is the President and Founder of Capturepoint, creator of CommunityPass software. Joe established Capturepoint in 1999 and launched CommunityPass in 2003, which was initially created to provide online registration and payment for a local town sports council...