Healthy Lifestyles

At BGCL, have an obligation to make sure the kids and teens who spend time with us are achieving social, emotional and physical wellness. We offer a breadth of ways kids can develop healthy habits for life.

Our Impact

98%

of parents believe the Club promotes healthy lifestyles

98%

of parents agree the Club provides positive role models for their children

100%

of parents would recommend the Club to a friend

“Bryan was self-conscious about his size and didn’t want to even try during gym time. But, one of the youth development professionals noticed him and made it his mission to get Bryan excited about the gym activities. With the help of a caring adult, Bryan is now engaged in Triple Play for the entire after-school session and learned he loves soccer and dodgeball!”

Parent of 5th grader

Healthy Lifestyles Programs

Club Fit

A health and wellness program led by trained fitness instructors who travel site-to-site to deliver high-quality physical activity experiences for youth. Sessions include energetic fitness games, sports skill-building, and team-based challenges that promote strength, endurance, coordination, and confidence. Club Fit also reinforces healthy decision-making, such as hydration, balanced eating, and positive daily routines, while emphasizing teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship. Activities are inclusive and adaptable for all ability levels, creating a safe, encouraging environment where youth can stay active, reduce stress, and develop a strong, lifelong healthy lifestyle mindset.

Triple Play

A dynamic wellness program designed to help youth create opportunities to take charge of their personal health and wellness. It aims to increase members’ daily physical activity, teaching them good nutritional habits and helping them develop healthy relationships by focusing on how the mind, body and soul all influence overall health.

 

 

SMART Moves

SMART Moves (Skills Mastery and Resilience Training) is a prevention and education program addressing problems such as drug and alcohol use and premature sexual activity. The program uses a team approach including Club staff, peer leaders, parents, and community representatives to empower young people ages 6 to 15 to abstain from substance abuse and adolescent sexual involvement through the practice of responsible behavior.

Passport to Manhood

A program designed to engage young boys ages 8 to 14 in discussions and activities that reinforce character, leadership, and positive behavior so they develop into mature young men.

Sport & Fitness

Our sport & fitness programs engage youth in physical activity through traditional and non-traditional sports such as basketball, flag football, soccer, indoor soccer, boxing, ballet, and kayaking.

Sports Leagues

Year-round, community-based athletic opportunities for youth through organized seasons and skill-focused play. Open to both members and non-members, our leagues create a welcoming environment where young athletes can learn fundamentals, build confidence, and grow through teamwork and sportsmanship. Offerings include basketball, futsal, soccer, flag football, baseball, and additional sports throughout the year, with an emphasis on fun, safe competition, and full participation. Leagues are designed to strengthen physical fitness, discipline, and leadership while helping youth and families stay connected to positive, healthy activities in the community.

SMART Girls

SMART Girls is a small-group health, fitness, prevention/education and self-esteem enhancement program designed to meet the developmental needs of girls from 8 to 18. During the program, Club girls explore their own and societal attitudes and values and they build skills for eating right, staying physically fit, getting good health care, and developing positive relationships with peers and adults.

Positive Sprouts

A program that educates young people on the importance of eating nutritious foods and living healthy by building and maintaining gardens.

Our programs also help kids build:

Academic Success
Character & Citizenship

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