Jan 27 2009
Jordan YMCA hosts grand opening for new teen center
From indystar.com:
Teens on the northwest side of Indianapolis will have an innovative way to stay in shape, thanks to the opening of the new XRKade Teen Center at the Jordan YMCA. The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis will open its second XRKade Teen Center during its grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Jordan YMCA, 8400 Westfield Blvd., Indianapolis.
The XRKade, developed by iTech, offers interactive video games that promote physical activity through an immersive experience driven by the popular Nintendo Wii video games. Middle school and high school teens from Washington Township Schools will be in attendance to help celebrate the grand opening.
AdvertisementThe new XRKade, will offer youth, ages 10 to 18, a variety of games that promote physical activity. Children and teens can choose from games that include tennis, golf, biking, snow boarding, motocross racing and a tread wall. The Jordan YMCA will have a total of 12 game stations available for youth.
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Teens on the northwest side of Indianapolis will have an innovative way to stay in shape, thanks to the opening of the new XRKade Teen Center at the Jordan YMCA. The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis will open its second XRKade Teen Center during its grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Jordan YMCA, 8400 Westfield Blvd., Indianapolis. 



