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!!From the Blog
Workout Warriors
Program Information 2018 Program Dates Session Registration Request Annual Information Form
Walk to Run Club
2018 Club Dates
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Opportunity Knocks is an official charity partner of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon! Runners will be fundraising for Opportunity Knocks as they train to run 26.2 miles on October 7, 2018.Join Team OK Meet the 2017 Runners Fundraising Pages
Community Partners
OK HEALTH WAIVERS
Physical Activity Waiver Participant Examination Form Medical Information Release Food Policy
Contact
Jeni Pierce Health & Wellness Director jeni@opportunityknocksnow.orgWorkout 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.Flexibility
WINTER SESSION 1
Topic: Warriors will practice flexibility exercises and learn how being flexible helps in all areas of life! Program Dates: Monday, February 5, 2018 Wednesday,February 7, 2018 Monday,February 12, 2018 Wednesday,February 14, 2018 Registration Open: January 22, 2018Lungs
WINTER SESSION 2
Topic: The respiratory system and how to breathe with exercise! Program Dates: Monday, March 19, 2018 Wednesday, March 21,2018 Monday, March 26,2018 Wednesday, March 28,2018 Registration Open: March 5Aerobics
SPRING SESSION 1
Topic: Exercising our healthy hearts Program Dates: Monday, May 7, 2018 Wednesday, May 9, 2018 Monday, May 14, 2018 Wednesday, May 16, 2018 Registration Open: April 23First Aid
SPRING SESSION 2
Topic: Preventing and taking care of injuries Program Dates: Monday, June 18, 2018 Wednesday, June 20, 2018 Monday, June 25, 2018 Wednesday, June 27, 2018 Registration Open: June 4Balance
SUMMER SESSION 1
Topic: Practicing balance activities in the fitness room and learning how to balance other ares of our lives (and meals!) Program Dates: Monday, July 30, 2018 Wednesday, August 1, 2018 Monday, August 6, 2018 Wednesday, August 8, 2018 Registration Open: July 16Snack Attack!
SUMMER SESSION 2
Topic: making healthy snack choices Program Dates: Monday, September 17, 2018 Wednesday, September 19, 2018 Monday, September 24, 2018 Wednesday, September 26, 2018 Registration Open: September 3Strength