Designed to incorporate healthy living and active learning in every part of the Club experience, Healthy Habits emphasizes good nutrition, regular physical activity, and improving overall well-being. The program, for ages 6-15, is the "Mind" component of Triple Play: A Game Plan for the Mind, Body and Soul. (See the Sports, Fitness and Recreation section for more information about Triple Play.)

 

 

 

This nationally acclaimed comprehensive prevention program helps young people resist alcohol, tobacco other drug use, and premature sexual activity. SMART Moves features engaging, interactive, small-group activities that increase participants' peer support, enhance their life skills, build their resiliency, and strengthen their leadership skills. This year-round program encourages collaborations among Club staff, youth, parents, and representatives from other community organizations. The program's components are SMART Kids (ages 6-9), Start SMART (ages 10-12), Stay SMART (ages 13-15), and SMART Parents. SMART Leaders, a peer leader/booster program for older teens, and F.A.N. Club (Family Advocacy Network), an educational and support group program for parents and caregivers of SMART Moves participants, are also available through a partnership between BGCA and Pennsylvania State University, which developed these two programs.