Engaging extracurricular activities for children, from sports and arts to hobbies and creative pursuits, designed to build confidence, skills, teamwork and creativity.
Little League International and Boys & Girls Clubs of America have launched a pioneering partnership to expand access to sport, mentorship, and community support, with pilot programmes set to begin in 2027 aimed at strengthening youth development across the United…
Randi Jo Greenberg reintroduces her evolving yoga and mindfulness classes to local elementary schools, combining movement, breathwork, and themed sessions to support children’s emotional regulation and confidence. Randi Jo Greenberg has spent more than 15 years bringing yoga and mindfulness…
Massachusetts lawmakers are contemplating the establishment of a standalone agency to regulate youth sports, aiming to enhance safety, accessibility, and wellbeing amidst growing pressures, injuries, and privatization concerns. Massachusetts lawmakers are weighing a major expansion of state involvement in youth…
Research reveals that children’s activity levels drop around age seven, highlighting the importance of fostering active lifestyles early to combat rising inactivity and prevent long-term health issues. Children may be slipping out of an active lifestyle earlier than many parents…
Emerging research highlights how targeted neuromuscular exercises can enhance balance, agility, and safety in teenagers during their critical growth phase, potentially reducing injury risks beyond sports. Teenagers often seem to stumble more just as their bodies are getting stronger, and…
Rospotrebnadzor advises parents to reduce children’s evening screen use amid growing evidence linking heavy device use with poor sleep and mental health issues, emphasising the importance of a balanced daily routine. Russian consumer watchdog Rospotrebnadzor is urging schoolchildren and their…
Spending a summer working as a camp counsellor offers more than seasonal employment , it provides young people with vital skills in leadership, communication, adaptability, and accountability that employers value deeply. A summer spent working as a camp counsellor can…
A rising tide of expenses in US youth sports is exhausting family budgets, with many making sacrifices to keep children active amid soaring registration fees, travel costs, and equipment bills, highlighting a shift from affordable childhood activities to a significant…
As students navigate the pivotal final year of high school, balancing academic achievement, organisation, and emotional wellbeing is essential for a successful transition to post-secondary life or other future plans. Senior year of high school is often remembered for milestones…
At a Pennsylvania tech-free camp, children adapt to life without screens, experiencing improved social skills and independence despite initial challenges, highlighting the growing appeal of device-free childhood experiences. For many children in the smartphone era, sleepaway camp has become one…
As camp expenses rise, Manitoba’s Sunshine Fund and longstanding programmes like Camps with Meaning are opening doors for children from diverse backgrounds, preserving the transformative summer camp experience amid economic challenges. For Grace Penner, summer camp still carries the memory…
Recent studies indicate that increased physical activity in childhood not only enhances fitness but could also lead to better lung function later in life, with potential implications for preventing chronic respiratory diseases. Keeping children active may do more than improve…
