Health Programs

These programs help youth to achieve and maintain healthy, active lifestyles.

SMART Moves Prevention / Education

SMART (Skills Mastery And Resistance Training) Moves addresses the problem of drug and alcohol use and premature sexual activity.  Based on proven techniques, 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 ages 6 to 15 how to say "No" by involving them in age-appropriate discussion and role-playing, practicing resistance and refusal skills, developing assertiveness, strengthening decision-making skills and analyzing media and peer influence.

The ultimate goal is to promote abstinence from substance abuse and adolescent sexual involvement through the practice of responsible behavior.

Start Smart

The program will be held for ages 10-14. The program starting date and time TBA.

Smart Girls

The program will be held for ages 10-14.The program starting date and time TBA.

Smart Kids

The program will be held for ages 6-9. The program starting date and time TBA.

Triple Play

Through the Triple Play experience, members are challenged to become healthy and active by learning new ways to eat nutritionally, manage stress, maintain physical fitness and form positive relationships with peers. The Triple Play comprehensive strategy nurtures the minds, bodies and souls of Club members.

Healthy Kids

Healthy Kids is a nutrition education program sponsored by the Unilever Corporation.  In this   6-week program, children meet twice a week to learn the importance of eating healthy and staying physically active.  Youth learn about a range of topics including understanding the food pyramid, preparing healthy snacks, proper hand-washing and food safety, and understanding the importance of daily physical activity. In addition, youth are given a chance to try new healthy food alternatives that they may not have chosen for themselves. Youth also utilize computers and the internet to explore healthy recipes and learn more about living a healthy lifestyle.

The Healthy Kids program is offered as three 6-week sessions during the year: summer, fall, and spring. Program sign-ups will be announced.