Energy invigorates the room as young girls pass a football and practice blocks to enforce the defense line. After the game, they discuss the importance of hygiene and the “real deal” on beauty.Read the whole thing!
It’s all a part of an after-school program held by Girls in the Game at Neil Elementary School, 85th Street and Michigan Avenue.
Girls in the Game empowers more than 2,500 girls at more than 40 Chicago schools to make healthier choices while they develop self-esteem and leadership skills.
Since 1995, Girls in the Game’s after-school program has emphasized health and fitness for an increasing number of elementary and high school participants in Chicago.
“We focus on the whole girl. We develop their leadership and life skills as well as encourage them to be healthy inside and out,” said Erin Starkey, team services manager. “We focus on sports and fitness as a way to encourage the importance of healthy living, nutrition and healthy food choices. Those skills build self esteem.”
Girls in the Game exposes girls to a varied mix of fitness activities that range from yoga to football.
Dispatches from Chicago's south side.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Girls in the Game empowers Chicago girls to lead healthier lives
A program at Neil Elementary School located in the Chatham neighborhood courtesy of Medill Reports:
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How does one apply for Neil school? They aren't in the CPS book that was given to our child's pre-K class.
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Neil has been defined as a school primarily for students with special needs with a preference for those with physical restrictions. I understand that that is changing and becomig a smaller percentage of the student population.
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