Triple Play Program

Due to Wakeman Boys and Girls Club commitment to excellence we have been chosen from 66 boys and girls clubs across the world to spearhead a program called Triple Play. The goal of this program is to improve Club members’ knowledge of healthy habits, good nutrition and physical fitness; Increase the numbers of hours a day they participate in physical activities; and strengthen their ability to interact positively with others and engage in healthy relationships. There are three areas of concentration Mind, Body and Soul.

Mind focuses on helping enforce healthy habits such as understanding food as fuel and hydration as a key to wellness. Body promotes fun physical activity as well as needed exercise. Soul puts more emphasis on non-physical activity, it ensures that children can sustain positive relationships with others and develop a strong belief in self worth.

Triple Play Sports Club is a teen leadership group brought to us by the Triple Play program to promote physical fitness, healthy eating habits, self-esteem and improved ability to interact with peers. High School students are required to perform 100 hours of service throughout the year. They can accomplish this by volunteering their time to almost anything including: coaching our basketball leagues, playing sports, running tournaments and supervising the game room, and other fun activities that will be discussed by the club and their advisor. Members are also required to help plan and implement two sports/fitness programs; Sport Court Fridays and Smart Living. Members will meet once a month to learn about issues related to sports fitness, social recreation and nutrition as well as plan events. The first meeting will be held September 5th at 6:00pm. To register for the Club, please sign up at the front desk or come to the first meeting!

The national health society recommends that children get 60 minutes of exercise a day. What better way than getting involved in sports? Through this program the children will learn new sports as well as playing some old favorites such as Basketball, Wiffle Ball, Speed ball, dodge ball and other exciting games. Classes will be held September 14th-October 19th from 4:00pm- 5:15pm.

This is an instructional class for 8th-10th graders looking to take the next step in weight training. If your child is considering playing a summer or fall sport this is the motivation they’ll want! The class will focus on training every major muscle group in the body and the best way to go about it. Participants will not just learn the proper ways of weight lifting, they will learn how to build and maintain muscle. Classes will be held Thursdays September 27th-November 1st from 4:00pm-5:30pm.

HEALTH, FITNESS, AND RUNNING CLUB
GRADES 6-8 BOYS/GIRLS
$90

Wakeman Boys and Girls is offering members in 6th-8th grade the opportunity to be a part of a Health, Fitness and Running Club. The club focuses on getting members in shape and maintaining their fitness levels. Certified personal trainer Erik Zukauskas will teach members how to get in shape by providing a variety of fitness activities, healthy nutritional guidelines and running programs. Members will set goals, in which they will keep track of as they progress through the sessions. Members will in turn improve their self-confidence and self-esteem. Other Wakeman staff members and volunteers will assist Erik in a hardworking, but fun venture promoting healthy habits that will last a lifetime. Classes will be held Tuesdays from 3:45pm-5:00pm and Saturdays 12:00pm-1:30pm. Classes are from: September 25th-November 20th (Tuesdays) No class on November 6th. September 29th-November 17th (Saturdays).

AFTER SCHOOL CLUB - GIRLS
GRADES 3-5
$50

Under the guidance of the Triple Play Sports Club members, Wakeman is offering an after school program for girls in 3rd-5th grade. The girls will come down after school and participate in homework time where they will be assisted by high school members of the Triple Play Club, sport games such as basketball, dodge ball, capture the flag and other favorites. They will also be given snack, participate in arts and crafts and gameroom tournaments. The After School Club will meet on Tuesdays beginning September 11th-October 16th from 3:30pm-6:00pm.

AFTER SCHOOL CLUB - BOYS
GRADES 3-5
$50

Under the guidance of the Triple Play Sports Club members, Wakeman is offering an after school program for boys in 3rd-5th grade. The boys will come down after school and participate in homework time where they will be assisted by high school members of the Triple Play Club, sport games such as basketball, dodge ball, capture the flag and other favorites. They will also be given snack, participate in arts and crafts and gameroom tournaments. The After School Club will meet on Mondays beginning September 10th-October 15th from 3:30pm-6:00pm.

Instructional classes are offered to 8th graders only. The physical maturity of students younger than that is not recommended to train with weights. This session will cover proper lifting techniques and workout methods on the machines in the weight room. The class will also feature a discussion portion on the benefits of a healthy diet and good nutrition. Students only need to attend one of the sessions to be qualified to work out in the weight room during open hours.

• Session I will take place September 12th from 4:15pm-5:15pm

• Session II will take place October 23rd from 4:15pm-5:15pm