Youth Programs

Mentoring, social-emotional learning, leadership, fitness and wellness — adapted to each developmental level. Individual programs may have their own age requirements.

Right fit, right age

Programming by Developmental Level

Elementary Youth

Building confidence, friendship skills and a love of healthy movement in a warm, structured setting.

Areas of focus

✓ Confidence
✓ Emotional awareness
✓ Positive communication
✓ Teamwork
✓ Healthy movement
✓ Friendship skills
✓ Goal setting
✓ Self-esteem

Middle School Youth

Supporting self-esteem, healthy peer relationships and good decision-making during a big transition.

Areas of focus

✓ Self-esteem
✓ Peer relationships
✓ Emotional regulation
✓ Decision-making
✓ Leadership
✓ Goal setting
✓ Healthy habits
✓ Fitness and wellness

High School Youth

Leadership, responsibility and life skills for teens preparing for what comes next.

Areas of focus

✓ Leadership
✓ Personal responsibility
✓ Goal setting
✓ Life skills
✓ Healthy decision-making
✓ Confidence
✓ Wellness
✓ Mentoring
✓ Preparing for future goals
✓ Positive relationships

Our comprehensive program

Youth Mentoring & Fitness Program

The full youth-development program, available in an extended after-school format of approximately three hours per program day when appropriate. Shorter formats can be arranged with partner organizations.

✓ Youth mentoring
✓ Social-emotional learning (SEL)
✓ Structured fitness and movement
✓ Confidence building
✓ Leadership development
✓ Teamwork
✓ Goal setting
✓ Positive peer relationships
✓ Healthy lifestyle education

A typical program day

30 min · Arrival, Attendance & Transition
30 min · Mentoring & SEL
15 min · Warm-Up & Safety Review
60 min · Structured Fitness & Movement
30 min · Team Building & Leadership
15 min · Cool-Down, Reflection & Dismissal

Program goals

✓ Increase participation in safe, enjoyable, age-appropriate physical activity.
✓ Strengthen confidence, self-esteem, perseverance, communication and positive decision-making.
✓ Support SEL skills including self-regulation, cooperation, resilience, respect and responsible choices.
✓ Provide positive adult mentoring and structured peer interaction.
✓ Develop teamwork, leadership, accountability and goal-setting skills.
✓ Encourage healthy routines, hydration, movement and constructive use of after-school time.

Why Boogie & Bounce

More Than Fitness

Movement is one tool we use to connect with young people. What happens around the movement is just as important.

Mentorship

Positive relationships with supportive adults who show up consistently.

Social-Emotional Learning

Opportunities to strengthen communication, self-awareness, emotional regulation and interpersonal skills.

Leadership

Goal setting, responsibility, confidence, teamwork and positive decision-making.

Fitness & Wellness

Fun, structured opportunities for physical activity and healthy habits.

Connection

An environment where youth feel welcomed, encouraged, challenged and supported.

Safety & Program Standards

✓ Age-appropriate activities planned for each developmental level
✓ Structured supervision throughout every program day
✓ Participant-to-staff planning appropriate to the group and activity
✓ Equipment checks before use, with damaged equipment removed from rotation
✓ Proper Kangoo Jumps fitting and step-by-step instruction whenever equipment is used
✓ Participant orientation covering expectations, boundaries and safe movement
✓ Emergency contact information collected and kept on hand at every session
✓ Ongoing family communication about schedules, changes and participation
✓ Clear conduct expectations for participants and staff
✓ Inclusive, respectful programming that welcomes all participants
✓ Activities modified when a participant needs a different level of challenge or support
✓ Facility-specific rules and procedures followed at every location we use

Fitness Sessions