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- NB3FIT hosts first in-person program for youth since before the pandemic.
NB3FIT Junior Golf
NB3FIT Junior Golf is in week four of programming. The group meets three days a week and focuses on being active while learning the fundamentals of golf. A majority of the 18 youth attendees are first time golfers, and while being introduced to the game is important, the youth are also learning about how overall health contributes to being a successful golfer. Currently the youth are taking part of the Zero to 60 Challenge, focusing on drinking more water and eliminating sugary beverages. The challenge is especially important for youth attending summer programs with temps climbing to the mid-nineties by early afternoon here in the Albuquerque area.
“The youth are being really honest and taking responsibility for their water consumption and that makes me very proud ,” NB3FIT Program coordinator, Demitrius Payne said.
Summer programs will be taking a week off returning after the Fourth of July.
NB3FIT Summer Camp
The NB3FIT Summer Camp has 12 registered participants and is in week three of camp. Slowly emerging from the pandemic, the summer camp is mainly focused on getting youth outdoors and moving with one another. Youth registered in the program received fitness watches to monitor their activity throughout camp. A step count is recorded when they check in and again when they leave camp for the day.
“A lot of the kids show up in the morning and have a few hundred steps, and by the time they leave they have anywhere between 6,000-8,000 steps,” Autumn Quiver, NB3FIT Program Coordinator said.
In addition to physical activity, NB3FIT is has also been incorporating journaling and meditation sessions with the youth.
