Health & Life Skills

Athlete of the Year

Weekly sports program that lets children test their skills against others in their age group.

Healthy Habits Cooking Program

A nutrition program to teach children healthy eating habits and proper exercise.

SMART Girls

This is a program designed for girls ages 8-12. They will have the opportunity to learn about healthy habits, relationships, self-esteem, decision-making skills, drug and alcohol prevention. The girls will gain knowledge from mentors, professionals, field trips, and from their female peers.

SMART Moves

The SMART Moves (Skills Mastery and Resistance Training) prevention/education program addresses problems such as drug and alcohol use and premature sexual activity. The program uses a team approach involving Club staff, peer leaders, parents, and community representatives. More than simply emphasizing a "Say No” message, the program teaches young people how to say no by involving them in discussion and role-playing, practicing resistance and refusal skills, developing assertiveness, strengthening decision-making skills. and analyzing media and peer influence. The ultimate goal: to promote abstinence from substance abuse and adolescent sexual involvement through the practice of responsible behavior.