We 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, and we see our members getting active and making smart choices.

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

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.

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.

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