Health and Life Skills

SMART Moves

The SMART Moves (Skills Mastery And Resistance Training) prevention and education program tackles the tough issues of drug and alcohol use and premature sexual activity. The ultimate goal is to promote abstinence from substance abuse and adolescent sexual involvement. A team approach of Club staff, peer leaders, parents and community representatives provides members with support and mentors. The program teaches young people ages 6 to 15 ways to respond to troublesome situations through discussion and role-playing, and by practicing resistance and refusal skills. Members learn to become assertive and strengthen decision-making skills, in part by learning how the media and peers influence one’s self-identity and behavior.

SMART Girls

An outgrowth of SMART Moves, this is a health, fitness, prevention/education and self-esteem enhancement program for girls ages 8 to 17. The program’s focus on healthy attitudes and lifestyles helps girls develop to their full potential.

Healthy Habits

The combined value of good nutrition, regular physical activity and overall well-being is incorporated into all parts of the Club experience. This program helps children ages 6 to 15 learn behaviors and attitudes that promote healthy living and active learning. Healthy Habits is also the “Mind” component of Triple Play: A Game for the Mind, Body and Soul. http://www.bgca.org/programs/tripleplay.asp