STRIDE is a fun fitness and running program for boys in the 3rd through 5th grade. Boys have the chance to share their thoughts and opinions about various topics taught with the goal for helping develop excellent character.

Success, Teamwork, Respect, Inspiration, Determination = Excellence in Character.

Curriculum

During the 10 weeks, the curriculum covers topics that are designed to help develop excellent character. The boys are given the opportunity to talk with each other and their coaches about issues that they face in school, at sports, in the community and at home.

The topics covered are listed below:

Session #1: Who’s on the Team
Session #2: Character & Why I Need it?
Session #3: Feeling Good on the Inside
Session #4: Eating Healthy
Session #5: Drugs Stink
Session #6: The Good Friend
Session #7: Getting Along on the Playground
Session #8: It’s Okay to be Different
Session #9: Running Rocks
Session #10: Setting Goals.
Session #11: Organization
Session #12: Winning Isn’t Everything
Session #13: Working with a Team
Session #14: Conflict Resolution
Session #15: Doing the Distance - 5K
Session #16: Making a Difference - Planning & Internet Safety
Session #17: The Follow Through
Session #18: Making a Difference - In Action
Session #19: STRIDE - Putting it all Together
Session #20: Celebrate

Each lesson starts with the coaches welcoming the boys. Then the boys do a dynamic warm up that includes a related game or activity. Next they have a short discussion, do a creative running workout that again relates to the topic, and ends with another discussion and a team cheer. Each boy is rewarded for excellent character at the end of each session. Throughout the curriculum, the focus is on doing one’s personal best, not competing with each other.

2011-2012 Cost for Participants
$60.00 Non-YMCA Members
$50.00 YMCA Members

Fee Includes:

• 10 weeks of curriculum based lessons
• Trained coaches
• Lesson materials
• Program T-shirt
• 5k Registration
• Water bottle

This fall season 5k race for the boys is the William Craig 5k on December 10th. Please come out a support the boys in their first 5k. Each boy will need a running buddy to run along side them during the race. If you are interested in being a running buddy or have questions about the program please contact Amber Rogers at (910) 251-9622 Ext 224 Amber.Rogers@wilmingtonfamilyymca.org 
Please visit our website at www.wilmingtonfamilyymca.org

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