Boys Track Pack

Boys Track Pack - Personal Accountability Changes Teens 

LET’S KEEP OUR YOUNG MEN ON TRACK!!!!!

& If not… let’s help get them on Track!

Mission Statement

The mission of Boys Track is to support, influence and guide our young men through a

positive transition from boyhood to adulthood. To provide an opportunity for young men to change their perspective and attitude about who they are and develop skills to combat the social ills that promote negative behaviors. Our mission is to encourage positive character development through mentorship, exposure and education. The program focuses on the core principles of honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, confidence, responsibility, perseverance, trust and judgment.

Program Goals

-    To enhance the quality of life for young boys/adults.

-    To improve school academics and attendance

-    To promote academic achievements that lead to further educational opportunity

-    To develop and encourage positive adaptive resolutions that lead to

-                                    Violence reduction

-                                     conflict resolution

                                                 Effective communication

-    To provide a safe and nurturing environment that promotes social and emotional well being.

                                        Healthy supportive relationships

                                        Teen pregnancy reduction

                                        Health and nutrition

Boy’s Track Activities

     Meetings are held every Monday from 4:30 to 7:00pm and once a month on Saturdays (time varies). The duration of the group is 5 months. Orientation will begin in February and closing ceremony will be in June. Please Note: Future groups will run for ten months.

     Weekly workshops include concepts such as effective communication, conflict resolution, healthy relationships and violence prevention. Meetings will also include speakers who promote social/emotional well being of young men.

     Monthly Saturday meetings focus on an array of cultural trips and outdoor activities.

     Community Service Activity

     Closing Program Exercise

     Light Refreshments will be served

     Tokens will be provided (as needed)

Boys Track Pledge

The Boys Track Program helps Stimulate young minds & raise expectations so they can…

Triumph over adversity & circumstance

Realize their inner abilities & goals

Acquire true respect for self and others

Commit to making a positive difference in the lives of others

Keep a positive attitude at all times

Acceptance Criteria

•        Must be in the 8^th, 9th, 10th or 11^th grade.

•        Students must be enrolled in school at time of enrollment into program

•        Student must provide a copy of their most recent report card

•        Parent consent

      

For more information or to register, please contact:

                  Andrew Williams 215-683-4162

Mentors: Andrew Williams- 267-339-4075

                  Samuel Monroe-215-847-4453

                  Bennie Ruth- 215-554-1579

Register Now!! Space is Limited

Program is sponsored by the Department of Human Services

Community-Based Prevention Services

1601 Cherry Street, 9^th floor

215 683-4000