Health & Wellness

The Warrior Health & Wellness initiative launched in July 2013 to combat the health disparities faced by our Warriors. Embedded within each program area, Warrior Wellness promotes the physical, mental, and social well-being of our Warriors, staff, and community. It has become the 6th point in the Warrior Code of Conduct!!

Workout Warriors

Program Information 2017 Program Dates Session Registration

Walk to Run Club

2016 Club Dates

Bank of America Chicago Marathon

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Community Fitness Partners

Workout Warriors

FITNESS ACTIVITIES | APPLIED H&W LEARNING 

Workout Warriors is Opportunity Knocks’ program that provides health & wellness activities during the After Opps program breaks – program activities are a combination of fitness and applied learning wellness topics.

What to Wear

WINTER SESSION 1

Topic: Warriors will learn how to dress for exercise Program Dates: Monday, February 13, 2017 Wednesday, February 15, 2017 Registration Open: January 30

Meditation/Relaxation

WINTER SESSION 2

Topic: using mindfulness and meditation in everyday life Program Dates: Monday, March 20, 2017 Wednesday, March 22, 2017 Monday, March 27, 2017 Wednesday, March 29, 2017 Registration Open: March 6

The Food Plate

SPRING SESSION 1

Topic: how to make a meal with all the food groups Program Dates: Monday, May 8, 2017 Wednesday, May 10, 2017 Monday, May 15, 2017 Wednesday, May 17, 2017 Registration Open: April 24

Muscles

SPRING SESSION 2

Topic: how they help us move and grow strong Program Dates: Monday, June 19, 2017 Wednesday, June 21, 2017 Monday, June 26, 2017 Wednesday, June 28, 2017 Registration Open: June 5

Summer Sun Safety

SUMMER SESSION 1

Topic: staying safe in the summer season Program Dates: Monday, July 31, 2017 Wednesday, August 2, 2017 Monday, August 7, 2017 Wednesday, August 9, 2017 Registration Open: July 17

Dining Out

SUMMER SESSION 2

Topic: making healthy food choices while eating out Program Dates: Monday, September 18, 2017 Wednesday, September 20, 2017 Monday, September 25, 2017 Wednesday, September 27, 2017 Registration Open: September 5

Healthy Holidays

FALL SESSION 1

Topic: how to enjoy a healthy holiday season Program Dates: Monday, November 6, 2017 Wednesday, November 8, 2017 Monday, November 13, 2017 Wednesday, November 15, 2017 Registration Open: October 23