Social & Life Skills
Social & Life Skills

High self-esteem, resilience, self-discipline, respect for self and others, and motivation to succeed; these are the characteristics of a successful adult and the characteristics we strive to develop in our Club members through our Health & Life Skills programming. Through collaborative partnerships and in house curriculums, our youth also develop the knowledge and skills to make healthy life decisions. Social & Life Skills programs include:

SMART Moves
The SMART Moves (Skills Mastery and Resistance Training) prevention/education program addresses problems such as drug and alcohol use and premature sexual activity. The program uses a team approach involving Club staff, peer leaders, parents and community representatives. More than simply emphasizing a "Say No" message, the program teaches young people ages 6 to 15 how to say no by involving them in discussion and role-playing, practicing resistance and refusal skills, developing assertiveness, strengthening decision-making skills and analyzing media and peer influence. The ultimate goal: to promote abstinence from substance abuse and adolescent sexual involvement through the practice of responsible behavior.