Our resident artist and Triple Threat Arts Director, Nate Miller, recently constructed a bike rack for a local business in town. Not just any bike rike — but a bike rack made of bikes!
So now anytime you visit Aurora Paddle and Sports in downtown, you’ll see Nate’s handiwork in the form of a Triple Threat-themed bike rack. So stop by and check it out!
Just like there are countless types of trees, there are also countless types of art.
In Triple Threat’s Art in the Park program, students get in-depth instruction from four local artists. Each artist leads the course for two weeks, teaching kids about their own style of art.
Thanks to all our volunteer leaders and the kids for making this such a unique experience.
We’re growing at Triple Threat. More opportunities and more youth we get to serve.
To help us, we’ve enlisted the help of a group of super-talented interns from around the area.
Take a minute to meet them!
Sarah Chandler from Aurora, IL.
Working with Sue on Grants and Events
Senior at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville majoring in Business
Administration minors in Public Relations and Political Science.
Obsessed with Hello Kitty and has no idea why
My name is Amanda Evers I am a Senior Graphic Design major at Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights, IL. I always cry when I laugh. Amanda is working with Jordan on design and graphics.
My name is Drew Isbel.l I am a senior Recreational Management major at Illinois State University. I am hungry on a 24-hour basis; usually stopping to go to the bathroom and to drive occasionally.
Not pictured:
Hunter Hempen, video/photography intern from Southeast Missouri State.
If you’re interested in an internship with Triple Threat, email info@triplethreat.org
The only thing that rivals Kyle Welton’s slick dance moves is his energy and enthusiasm.
Though he’s just a senior in high school, Kyle’s been a great leader for Triple Threat. He recently wrapped up his second session of leading Triple Threat’s Hip Hop Dance program. What makes this dilligent dancer tick and why does he share his talents with Triple Threat.
Find out by watching this video!
Silence sets in. The constant, hyper hum of a hundred-plus kids falls flat.
The music hits.
Kids go wild.
It wasn’t a celebrity causing the stir at Krug elementary that day. However, the 12 members of the Triple Threat Hip Hop Dance crew were nothing short of celebrity-status as they performed their hearts out in front of about 200 of their peers.
For a few minutes, the dancing dozen held the students’ attention through an array of impressive hip hop dance moves. Like trained professionals, they sharply hit their moves, perfectly in sync.
Yet, they aren’t a famous dance group — not yet anyway. Some 8 weeks before their final performance, the crew was relatively new to hip hop dance. Through the Triple Threat program, they learned to shed their shells and give it their all.
How did they do it? Watch this video to find out!
Twenty-two teams. Two champions. One unforgettable day of soccer.
Triple Threat and District 131 hosted its annual soccer tournament May 7, fielding an amazing 22 fifth grade teams in boys and girls divisions. The event, which was held at the soccer fields of Gates Elementary and East Aurora High School, packed more high-paced action than you could shake a stick at. Seriously. A shootout decided which girls team moved on to the finals and the boys championship was also decided by a shootout.
Rollins took the top spot in the girls tournament while Dieterich won it all in the boys division.
Congratulations to all of the teams — you guys rocked it!
Also… a HUGE thank you to all our volunteers. This was such a big tournament, and it literally would not have been possible without your help. Thanks for giving back and making a difference!
Check our Facebook page later this week for more photos!
Meet Lisa Manning, the owner of Nido Art Studio in Aurora.
Lisa recently began volunteering with Triple Threat. Find out why she does it, and why she thinks other small business owners should get involved, too.
You can get involved, too! Head over to the Volunteer section of our Web site!
Don’t get us wrong, we love working with kids. It’s what we do at Triple Threat.
But every once in a while, we hang out with grown-ups. Here’s a few photos of a recent visitor to our office, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin.
Durbin, one of the highest ranking senators in the nation, was in Aurora early this spring with Aurora Mayor Tom Weisner. Our executive director, Caleb Luper, met briefly to talk with Sen. Durbin about what Triple Threat does and the impact we have on under-resourced youth in Aurora.
Thanks for the visit, Mr. Senator!
Jaylin Fleming knows a thing or two about hard work.
Not only has he cemented his place as the top 11-year-old basketball player in the nation, but he’s done so while also balancing an emerging acting career and his schoolwork. Jaylin showcased a little of all his skills with Triple Threat in April at Doolittle Elementary in Chicago.
A group of more than 30 elementary-aged kids watched Jaylin’s now-famous basketball moves and also asked him questions about his personal life.
Jaylin emphasized that he got where he is today through hard work and dedication. He told students to respect their parents, pursue their dreams and put their schoolwork ahead of all else.
We’ll be working more with Jaylin in the future, so be on the lookout for more out of this awesome young man. Also, check out this news piece WGN did on Jaylin when he was out with Triple Threat at Doolittle!
Our partners at the North Aurora JC Penney have worked hard to help raise funds for Triple Threat programs through JC Penney After School Round Up events. This past week Triple Threat received a generous Round Up donation that will go a long way in empowering under-resourced youth through programs in Athletics, Academics and Arts. Thanks JC Penney for giving back to your community!
Also, a big thank you to all of our friends locally who went out and shopped at JC Penny during the Round Up events!
