By Anna Barrett | Executive Director
Yesterday was the final day of frisbee season, and as the end of the school year approaches, the wrap up of our after school program for the 2024-25 year! We reached over 600 girls across 29 weeks and almost 700 hours of programming.
The after school program focuses on engaging girls throughout the year to build healthy habits, increase their skills on and off the field, form relationships with peers and mentors, and find community and belonging. While soccer, basketball, and frisbee are RC’s main sports, we also weave in additional enrichment opportunities for girls throughout the year. Read on for three of our most recent collaborations!
Building Confidence through Self-Defense
In April, 12 girls had two powerful sessions with EmpowerVan, an organization that teaches seminars based on the principles of empowerment and self-defense. Girls explored the "Five Fingers of Self-Defense" — think, voice, run, fight, and tell — while practicing real-life skills. These interactive sessions were all about building confidence, staying safe, and learning how to respond to everyday situations.
Trying out a New Sport
Also in April, Wesley O'Brien from Hit and Hope Tennis in Ireland brought 18 years of coaching experience to run special tennis training sessions across all four of our hub sites! He introduced the children to the core concept of “move and hit” in tennis and guided them through the four main shots. The girls had a great time on the court and enjoyed every moment trying out a new sport.
Exploring Emotions through Theater
In May, Professor Vivian Appler from the University of Georgia joined us to lead theater workshops with our coaches and Amman sites. The sessions introduced participants to the basics of theatre, encouraging everyone to be creative and expressive. Activities like the “Hypnotizing Game,” which helped participants reflect on being a leader or follower, and the “Human Machine,” where they embodied emotions through group movement, brought the experience to life.
Next up - we’ll be back on the field in no time for summer camps and the launch of our new soccer league! Thank you for your support for all of Reclaim Childhood’s programs, especially as we navigate the new realities of the funding landscape.
By Anna Barrett | Executive Director
By Anna Barrett | Executive Director
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