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Programs in this core area develop fitness, positive use of leisure time, skills for stress management, appreciation for the environment, and social skills.

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Triple Play: A Game Plan for Mind, Body and Soul
 
Triple Play, BGCA's first comprehensive health and wellness program developed in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, strives to improve the overall health of Club members ages 6-18 by increasing their daily physical activity, teaching them good nutrition and helping them develop healthy relationships. The Mind component encourages young people to eat smart through the Healthy Habits program, which covers the power of choice, calories, vitamins and minerals, the food pyramid and appropriate portion size. The Body component boosts Clubs' traditional physical activities to a higher level by providing sports and fitness activities for all youth. Body programs include six Daily Fitness Challenges; teen Sports Clubs focused on leadership development, service and careers in athletics; and Triple Play Games, inner-Club sectional tournaments that involve multiple team sports. The Soul component helps build positive relationships and cooperation among young people. The Smart Guide to Social Recreation: Effective Gamesroom Management and Leadership provides strategies, tools and activities for running a top-notch gamesroom and social recreation program.