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...
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...
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,...
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...
As part of our summer safety series, we have a guest blog from Alexandra T. Greenhill to ensure your kids stay safe near the water. Alexandra is a physician and a mother of three, as well as the co-founder of Careteam, an integrated patient-centered platform for proactive team-based care. 10 #mustknow safety rules for...
Did you know that 5.6 million American kids under 18 have food allergies? That’s roughly 1 in 13 kids – or 2 kids in every classroom! And that’s just food allergies. Children can suffer from a wide range of allergies, whether due to insect stings, medication, or seasonal and environmental changes. For parents of kids...
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....
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...
The current situation around the new Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has everyone on high alert. Constant updates and developments can be overwhelming as you try to determine what impact this situation will have on your organization. We know that you always prioritize the safety of your participants, and now the focus is on making sure that...
