Ms. Vanita and Ms. Tanisha from our Newtown Estates Park Boys & Girls Club share some great tips to help Club members get Back2School ready. Be sure you have the supplies you need to be successful in the classroom this upcoming school year!
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Follow Ms. Venesha's instructions to create your very own Ring Toss game to play with your family and friends!
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Looking for a new, inexpensive way to help your Club kid express his/her creativity? Ms. Kathy from our Robert and Joan Lee Boys & Girls Club in Venice has a great recommendation - Fusion Beads! Fusion Beads can be purchased at your local craft store. The kits have everything you need besides an iron and tweezers! Be sure to help your child stay safe during this project by taking the lead on the ironing part! This project is a wonderful way to flex creative muscles and sharpen fine motor skills!
Ms. Sofia from our Louis and Gloria Flanzer Boys & Girls Club is leading a "Body Labeling" activity that encourages youth to think about how different emotions feel throughout their bodies. This activity is a great way to help Club members understand how their emotions are connected to their bodies.
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After the activity, ask your Club member:
Learn about the power of positivity through daily affirmations with Ms. Venesha from our Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club! In this video, she'll teach you how to make an affirmation board, and explain the importance of reading these reminders each day.
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Youth development professionals from our Newtown Estates Park Boys & Girls Club teach youth how to stay healthy and active! Don't forget to stretch and drink plenty of water!
Ms. Venesha introduces you to Mr. Jalyn who will encourage you to stay active by learning some amazing new basketball dribbling techniques! After you practice, rehydrate with water and grab a healthy snack! Tell us your favorite way to work out in the comments below!
Everyone who knows Mr. Chris from our Gene Matthews Boys & Girls Club knows that he is a positive leader who is always willing to lend a hand and support! In this video, he's sharing some of the social and emotional life lessons that has helped him grow into his full potential.
Join Mr. Chris in the garden at the Gene Matthews Boys & Girls Club to learn how gardening can help Club members develop critical leadership skills!
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An important skill that renowned leaders have is the ability to express their gratitude for those who go above and beyond to ensure all individuals are safe and empowered to achieve their full potential! Ms. Venesha from our Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club invites youth to practice this leadership skill by writing thank-you notes to members in our military.
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When you've completed the activity, ask a family member this question: What does it mean to be a leader to you? Please share those answers below in this video's comment section!
Ms. Reva and Ms. Mariah from our Roy McBean Boys & Girls Club encourage Club members to be active with the Dice Game! This is a fun activity for the whole family to stay motivated and healthy. Don't forget to drink water!
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Mr. Mike from our Robert and Joan Lee Boys & Girls Club is challenging Club members to a new, interactive game called Timber! This is an exciting spin on Ping Pong that can be altered based upon the items available to you inside of your house!
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What happens if you mix golf with basketball? Paperball! Join Mr. Travis from our Gene Matthews Boys & Girls Club and learn how to play! All you need is a bucket and a piece of paper crumbled into a ball. Good luck!
