BOYS ON THE RIGHT TRACK INCORPORATED

Description

When paired with social and emotional learning, and other healthy lifestyle skills, the benefits of our 5k running program cannot be overstated. Active during each program day, boys grow in skills and health with a curriculum that emphasizes healthy nutrition, communication and leadership skills. Skills gained will benefit participants in the classroom, in their homes, and throughout their lives.

The program exists to build healthy physical activity in the lives of participants, while counteracting societal pressures that can push young men to unhealthy expressions of emotion, rather than strong self-knowledge and communication. They become physically healthier while becoming stronger students, better neighbors, and ultimately, better citizens. Rather than channeling feelings of insecurity and anger into activities like bullying or violence, graduates of BOTRT programming are equipped to continually grow in self-understanding, collaboration, and self-regulation. In addition, at-risk boys reduce their likelihood of later criminal activity through positive mentoring and positive relationships with their peers and coach.