Wondering how you can improve safety for your recreation organization? Whether you’re part of a Parks & Recreation Department, a YMCA, or a Camp, we’ve put together some helpful resources to learn more about ePACT, and provide your staff with ways to improve participant safety across all your programs. BLOG: Recognizing Dangers & Emergencies in...
Many recreation organizations manage medical and emergency information that they collect from families, on paper. This poses risks for their department and the families they serve, because paper forms simply aren’t secure and it’s not easy to protect the information contained within them. In addition, families can’t be confident that their information won’t fall into...
For many organizations, managing paper forms unfortunately doesn’t stop when a camp or program comes to an end. Often, you’re required to keep members’ information on file for years to meet specific legal requirements, and reduce risk and liabilities for your organization. But storing paper medical forms, consents, and waivers can be extremely cumbersome, housing...
ePACT is honored to support recreation organizations across North America. Clients like San Francisco Recreation & Park Department and YMCA of Greater Brandywine in the United States, and YMCA of Greater Vancouver in Canada, enjoy a wide range of benefits in using our secure, online network. Here are five reasons why recreation organizations use ePACT:...
One of the benefits to using ePACT is the Admin App that allows authorized users to securely access records for youth participating in recreation, sports, childcare programs and more. Authorized users can retrieve critical information in an emergency in both online and offline modes, so you never have to worry if you don’t have cellular...
When it comes to personal information, especially health data, maintaining privacy for the families you serve is of the utmost importance. As a youth recreation organization, you may only collect basic details like contact information and dates of birth, but you might also collect additional details like medical history, so that you can support your...
Calling all ePACT administrators – we heard your feedback and we’re proud to announce messaging and flags for important medical conditions are now on the App! General and Emergency Messages in the App Whether the bus is running late returning from a field trip, or staff need to notify parents of a change in pick-up...
We know that planning any type of youth program can be overwhelming. From the activities, to the registration process, and the medical and emergency information that’s required for licensing, there’s a lot to consider and plan for. Our goal is to help you spend time on the things that really matter (instead of on paperwork!)...
Concussions are a reality for many sports and recreation programs, whether it’s football, hockey, lacrosse, rugby, skateboarding or even hiking. In fact, concussions are the injury that parents are most concerned about when it comes to the safety of their children [Source: Aspen Institute]! Ensuring that athletes are safe when it comes to concussions is...
With many organizations preparing for Spring Break and Summer Camps, providing the best care and support to every family is top of mind. For participants that require specialized care, Adaptive Recreation staff need to have as much information as possible – this helps them prepare before a program starts, and ensures that they can help...
