Determining the Right Age for Your Child to Start Cheerleading
From the dancing, tumbling, music and stunts, to the camaraderie and friends made along the way, cheerleading can be an amazing experience for any child to be a part of! Cheer provides a fantastic opportunity for a child to engage in a physical, engaging activity in their free time and make noticeable progress towards their […]
How to Pick the Right Gymnastics Gym for Your Child
Gymnastics is hugely popular in the U.S., with over 5 million young athletes involved in the sport across 4,000 plus gyms. The U.S. ranks number one in the world for gymnastics, according to the Federation Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG). To excel in gymnastics requires dedication and practice. Top gymnasts typically train for several hours a […]
How AI is Shaping the Future of Swim Lessons
Artificial intelligence, also known as AI, is a big buzzword in the swimming industry. At its core, AI is the simulation of human intelligence with machine learning. The development of AI varies from very specific, like virtual assistant software to very broad like ChatGPT. More recently, the swimming industry has begun seeing AI software opportunities. […]
7 Ways the use of Management Software can Enhance Student Safety
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
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 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 […]
5 Steps to Take Now to Get Ahead of Fall Scheduling
The official start of summer can bring many new opportunities to your youth activity center. One that can be tough to focus on immediately is the prep work your gym, swim school, or dance studio needs to do now to get ahead of fall scheduling. Use the five steps in this article to ensure your […]
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 […]
How Academy 831 Uses Jackrabbit Integrations to Supercharge Business
Krista Casey founded Academy 831 in Brea, California in 2015 after taking eight years off from owning her first dance studio. With her children being older, she and her husband knew it was the right time and the right opportunity to own a studio once again. Between owning the two studios, Krista taught yoga and […]
Introducing: The 2023 Youth Activities Industry Benchmark Report
Business owners in the swim, gymnastics, cheer, and music industries often wonder how they’re doing compared to the competition. Sometimes it’s hard to collect quantitative data that allows you to benchmark your business and instead you may just make guesses. The team at Jackrabbit Class has spent the last few weeks sifting through 4 years […]
