Sports, Fitness, & Recreation
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These programs help develop fitness, a positive use of leisure time,
reduction of stress, appreciation for the environment, and social and
interpersonal skills.
Daily Challenges
Fitness and fun combined make Daily Challenges a non-competitive, yet
challenging, popular series of programs. The Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Challenge helps girls build new skills via a fun fitness circuit. The Michael
Jordan Invent-A-Sport Challenge encourages creativity and fitness, allowing
youngsters to create their own game or sport, illustrate and demonstrate the
activity and play with peers. In the Ken Griffey Jr. Home Run Challenge,
members build basic motor skills through throwing, catching and running
games. The Dawn Staley Basketball Challenge offers instruction and practice
in dribbling, assisting and shooting. The Jump Rope Challenge improves
strength, skills and endurance as participants jump "against the clock."
Sports Clubs
These groups are teen leadership groups that promote fitness, sports and
potential athletics-related careers in Boys & Girls Clubs. Members meet on a
regular basis to learn about issues inside and outside their Club related to
sports and fitness. Teen Sports Club members ages 13-18 volunteer at least
25 hours as referees, coaches or in other athletic department support roles.
reduction of stress, appreciation for the environment, and social and
interpersonal skills.
Daily Challenges
Fitness and fun combined make Daily Challenges a non-competitive, yet
challenging, popular series of programs. The Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Challenge helps girls build new skills via a fun fitness circuit. The Michael
Jordan Invent-A-Sport Challenge encourages creativity and fitness, allowing
youngsters to create their own game or sport, illustrate and demonstrate the
activity and play with peers. In the Ken Griffey Jr. Home Run Challenge,
members build basic motor skills through throwing, catching and running
games. The Dawn Staley Basketball Challenge offers instruction and practice
in dribbling, assisting and shooting. The Jump Rope Challenge improves
strength, skills and endurance as participants jump "against the clock."
Sports Clubs
These groups are teen leadership groups that promote fitness, sports and
potential athletics-related careers in Boys & Girls Clubs. Members meet on a
regular basis to learn about issues inside and outside their Club related to
sports and fitness. Teen Sports Club members ages 13-18 volunteer at least
25 hours as referees, coaches or in other athletic department support roles.
