Salud y habilidades para la vida

Health & Lifeskills

Goals for Growth leads members through a process which paves the way self-improvement and self-directed long and short term goal setting. This program helps members discover their strengths and encourages them to set simple goals that build on them while encouraging members to speak openly about their goals with staff and peers.

SMART Moves uses a national BGCA curriculum based on practices from prevention specialists to help our members avoid the most immediate threats to their well-being that exist in the world around them. Through role playing of various scenarios members are given the opportunity to become comfortable with prevention solutions regarding bullying, alcohol, and drug use. This is a safe space in a non-judgmental atmosphere where members are encouraged to ask questions and participate in open discussion.

Fast Fuel teaches the fundamentals of how food fuels our body – how food is turned into energy that keeps us going. Discussions will focus on the nutritional value of various foods and food groups, reading and understanding nutrition labels on packages, portion control, and exploring which foods can increase attention, focus, energy, stamina, etc. Additionally, members will engage in cooking/preparing healthy snacks that they can then make on their own at home.

Me, Myself, & I focus's on developing members’ self-esteem and confidence. Members will engage in role-playing scenarios to learn how to handle bullying, being put down, failing, and how to help boost friends’ self-esteem and confidence levels. Self-empowerment strategies and exercises will be covered. Games and activities will push members to discover their strengths and give them tools to help develop and use them to overcome weaknesses, help themselves, and help others.

Triple Play – Mind Members will be challenged to develop a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Members will be engaged in activities that allow them to learn various life skills from proper exercise habits, to eating a balanced diet, coping with stress, mindfulness, and much more.

Triple Play-Soul Members will learn to build positive relationships with peers within their groups. They will learn self-worth and how to lead a healthy lifestyle. Members will also be challenged to create academic and nutritional goals.

Rest, Relax, Recharge Children can often become overwhelmed with schoolwork, tests, and increased responsibilities as they continue to grow. This program will teach members how to take better care of their mental health through Rest, Relax, and Recharge activities. Staff will run mediation sessions, play relaxing low-stress games, and engage in other positive, soothing, self-betterment activities.

For additional information on programs, email info@glencovebgc.org.



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