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Debbie, is Walking for Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach
Health & Wellness
Focuses on the skills needed to have a healthy life while
learning financial literacy, substance abuse prevention
techniques. Includes gender specific programs that ease the
transition from childhood to adolescence and help young people
make good decisions for themselves.
SMART Moves:
The SMART (Skills, Mastery and Resistance Training) Moves
program has a proven history of success. SMART Moves is a
nationally acclaimed Prevention program. Participants will be
exposed to various activities designed to hone their
decision-making and critical-thinking skills, as well as learn
how to avoid and/or resist alcohol, tobacco, other drugs and
premature sexual activity.
SMART Girls:
Ages 13-18: Female Club members need a safe setting in
which they can address health and social issues unique to them
and build the necessary skills to resist negative influences
such as drugs, alcohol and premature sexual activity. To help
girls develop and adopt a healthy attitude and lifestyle, as
well as acquire and maintain a positive self-concept, sound
decision-making skills and mentor relationships.
Passport to Manhood:
Ages 13-15: Passport to Manhood teaches and promotes
responsibility, reinforces positive behavior and develops
character in adolescent males. The passage from boyhood to
manhood is challenging, requiring adolescent males to
understand and manage many issues and transitions. Passport to
Manhood addresses critical issues that young men face during
this time, such as ethics, decision making, wellness,
fatherhood, employment and careers, cooperation and conflict,
diversity, relationships and self-esteem.
Cooking Club:
The Cooking Club introduces members to healthy cooking.
The chosen recipes are healthy and easy to learn, allowing
members to prepare these dishes again for themselves at home.
Healthy Habits:
Ages 6-18: Known as the Mind component of Triple Play, the
Healthy Habits program is designed to incorporate healthy
living and active learning. Club youth who participate in
Healthy Habits will understand the benefits of eating smart
and being physically active.
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