Programs in this
area develop fitness, positive use of leisure time, skills for stress
management, appreciation for the environment and social skills. Our
programs include:
Nike Challenges...The
NIKE Challenges provide fun and fitness benefits for Club members ages
6-18 throughout the year. In the Michael Jordan Invent-A-Sport Challenge,
members create their own game or sport, demonstrate it and play with
peers in the gym. The Ken Griffey, Jr. Homerun Challenge builds
members basic motor skills through throwing, catching and running games.
In the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Challenge, members improve their
athletic abilities and fitness levels through circuit training. The
Jump Rope Challenge improves strength, skills and endurance as
participants have fun "jumping against the clock". In the
Dawn Staley Basketball Challenge, members practice their dribbling,
assisting and shooting skills. Challenges materials are sent free of
charge to the Clubs each year by Boys & Girls Clubs of America and
is sponsored by Nike.
Gym...Our
Clubs are equipped with gyms covered with pro-gym carpet and rollaway
goals. Members enjoy playing basketball, volleyball and other lower
organized games each day.