Boys And Girls Clubs Of Hartford Inc

Academic & career developmentprograms in this area help youth develop their educational disciplines, set goals, explore careers, and learn about technology.key programs:power hour - small-group tutoring and daily homework assistancecareerlaunch - career exploration and job readiness. Provides tools for members ages 13 - 18 to assess their skills and interests, explore different career options, and ready themselves for employment.goals for graduation - helps members link their future aspirations with concrete short-term and long-term academic goals.diplomas to degrees - supports students as they work toward high school graduation and prepare for post-secondary education and careers.money matters - teaches members ages 13 - 18 how to manage money, checking account, budget, saving and investing.myfuture.com - introduction to technology using various types of software and computing devicesthe arts - programs to help members develop their creativity and encourage self-expression.

Health & life skills programs in this area encourage and empower young people to make positive choices that support and nurture their physical and personal well-being.key programs:healthy habits - program is designed to teach young people how to live healthy through good nutrition, exercisetriple play - health and wellness program that strives to improve the overall health of members through activities that focus on recreation, physical fitness, and intramural sports leagues.smart moves - nationally acclaimed program that teaches youngsters to resist alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and premature sexual activity. Smart girls - small-group program for girls ages 8 - 12 and 13 - 17, that helps girls build skills for eating right, staying physically fit, maintaining good health care, and developing positive relationshipspassport to manhood - designed for boys ages 11 - 14 to help them address critical issues they face, including ethics, decision making, wellness, fatherhood, employment, and more.