Outreach Program

We have created programs and partnerships to bring children at risk to existing My Gym facilities to participate in the standard curriculum, if appropriate, or specialized programs geared to the specific needs of these children. A number of these courses involve the participation of parents or caregivers. This is a powerful concept in that our programs promote parent/child (or caregiver/child) bonding.

Program Objectives

• To enhance the physical and emotional well-being of each child who enters our facilities
• To expose deprived chlidren to the My Gym Philosophy and ensuing benefits
• To help every child develop confidence and self-esteem, no matter his/her circumstances
• To provide children an outlet for the release of anger, hostility and a range of destructive emotions
• To offer group experiences to children who do not have opportunities for social interaction
• To channel negative energy into constructive activity
• To intervene in situations involving domestic violence, promote healing and encourage parent/child bonding
• To afford children in distress the opportunity to experience the thrill of accomplishment
• To provide a loving and noncompetitive environment where troubled children feel physically and emotionally safe
• To bring laughter, fun and excitement into the lives of children and families suffering hardships

Philosophy

• Children are the most precious part of our lives and the most valuable resource on this planet.
• Every child deserves to be treated with kindness, patience, love and understanding.
• A child's first seven years have a profound influence on the rest of his/her life.
• It is imperative that a child develop confidence and self-esteem during these early formative years.
• Children will thrive in a loving and noncompetitive environment where they feel physically and emotionally safe.
• Immediate, positive reinforcement is the most effective means to facilitate a child’s learning, comprehension and retention.
• Fun, variety and excitement are crucial elements in motivating children.
• Attitudes toward health and fitness begin forming in the early years.
• Children delight in getting to know and control their own bodies.
• The thrill of accomplishment from achieving a physical task builds self-esteem and confidence that carries over into all aspects of a child’s life

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