7 Ways the use of Management Software can Enhance Student Safety

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Keeping students safe at your swim school, gym, or dance studio is the most important thing you can do. When parents know their child can join a weekly class where they have fun while being safe, it’s a no-brainer for parents to register them for classes at your youth activity center. Chances are, you have […]

7 Methods for Getting Customer Feedback at Your Youth Activity Business

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Investing in our future generations through youth activities is one of the most special callings. Aside from financial rewards, the personal gains from watching the next generation grow and learn and having a part in shaping them cannot be understated.  But, how can you be sure the impact you’re trying to create is, in fact, […]

How to Make Your Swim Classes Inclusive for All Ability Levels

Swim Class Inclusivity

Swim instructors have unique jobs and are tasked with teaching both life-saving skills and a hobby that many people enjoy throughout childhood into adulthood. With varying ages, backgrounds, and abilities, inclusion in the pool is an important part of teaching swimming. By providing an inclusive experience, you are more likely to provide positive experiences for […]

Top Metrics Your Swim School Should Be Measuring

Top Metrics Your Swim School Should be Measuring

The unknowns and the ‘what-ifs’ can be a scary thing for a business owner. When owning your own swim school and trying to plan for the ups and downs of business, sometimes the unknowns can be the most challenging part of management. Should I get rid of this class until the Fall since enrollment is […]

Tuition Fees Increased Over 24%: Findings From the Youth Activities Industry Report

Tuition Fees Increased Over 24%: Findings From the Youth Activities Industry Report

2023 marks the third year of Jackrabbit’s Youth Activities Industry Benchmark Report. Each year when analyzing aggregate client data and thinking about gymnastics, swim, dance, cheer, and music programs from a business and technology perspective, we always notice how unique each year is and the new successes and challenges that come with operating a youth […]

7 Ways to Increase Cheer Gym Profits

7 Ways to Increase Cheer Gym Profits

Cheer gym owners commonly look for ways to increase the profitability of their programs. After all, profitability is an important metric that helps predict how likely a cheer gym is to grow. Learning ways to reduce unnecessary spending and increase profits at your gym are fundamental for the overall success of your business. That’s why […]

The Top 7 Benefits of Music Classes for Preschoolers

Top 7 Benefits of Music Classes for Preschoolers

Some say that music is the first language we understand. From an early age, children usually have a strong response to any music you play for them, but the benefits of involving your little ones in music classes can extend far beyond watching them light up and move to the beat. Music classes are an […]

4 Ways to Welcome New Students Into Classes

4 Ways to Welcome New Students into Classes

Does your youth activity center offer year-round student registration, where students can enroll in swim, gymnastics or dance classes anytime throughout the year? If you do, you know it’s a great way to ensure you’re not limiting your revenue potential. You also know that means your instructors need to be professionals at welcoming new students […]