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Jr. Einsteins and Triple Threat

jordan — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 19:45:05 +0000

Jr. Einsteins is a new Triple Threat program meant to take critical thinking to the next level.

Not only will a select group of Triple Threat students get to learn how the mind processes information, but their mental abilities will be put to the test in group challenges.

Want to flex your brain muscle and volunteer? Let us know!

Triple Threat hits the airwaves

jordan — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 17:16:56 +0000

Triple Threat was recently featured on Radio Disney, which broadcasts on 1300 AM. The half-hour show covered everything you ever wanted to know about Triple Threat, but were afraid to ask. Thanks to Adam at Radio Disney for having us on the program.

Click here to listen to Triple Threat on Radio Disney

Nike/3T in Motion

jordan — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 17:27:11 +0000

How sweet is it to partner with Nike? Super sweet.

For our summer hoops camp, Nike was generous enough to donate new gear for all our participants.

Check the video here:

Hoops and Dreams

jordan — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 17:10:17 +0000

The after-school basketball program will mentor elementary and middle school youth in basketball skills and drills as well as personal life skills. The 8-week program will be led by pro basketball player Dameon Mason and meet once a week Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 3 different Aurora schools from 3:00 – 5:00pm. Volunteers are still needed for the Tuesday and Wednesday programs.

Who is Dameon Mason?

Find your voice

jordan — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 16:31:09 +0000

“Medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for.” (Dead Poet’s Society) An innovative new Poetry program for high school students will launch Oct. 19, 3:30 – 5pm at East Aurora High School. Students will learn to find their voice and express it uniquely through the art of poetry. Participants will also experience Louder Than A Bomb, Chicago’s largest poetry slam! Volunteers are needed to learn alongside and encourage students.

Celebrate Our Children is days away!

sue — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:52:36 +0000

You only need two hands to count the number of days until one of Triple Threat’s biggest celebrations of the year.

On Saturday, August 14^th, from 12 – 4pm, Triple Threat will team up with the City of Aurora, area churches, non-profits and volunteers to offer the annual urban festival for youth called Celebrate our Children. Last year, about 2,000 people filed into East Aurora’s McCarty Park to enjoy the free event that features live entertainment and special attractions, rides, carnival games, prizes, community booths and more. Plan now to volunteer and join the fun.

Here’s a schedule of performances:

12 p.m. — Welcome and Opening Ceremony

12:15 p.m. — Singer Mark Leatham

12:45 p.m. — Hip Hop ConnXion Dance Group

1:30 p.m. — Merry Hearts Clowns

2 p.m. — Magician David Shareef

2:45 p.m. — Sal Escobedo’s Tae Kwon Do

3:00 p.m. — Hoola hoop contest

3:15 p.m — Triple Threat drum circle

3:45 p.m. — Jump rope contest

Stay connected to our Facebook and Twitter accounts for more details and we hope to see you there!

Give them a hand!

sue — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:08:34 +0000

The Soopah Team has finished its training this spring for the BMX track and will begin racing on June 5th! We have been working on getting the kids safety gear and one item they needed was gloves. Meckwear is an upcoming apparel company which donated gloves for the Soopah Team! Even though the company is in the startup phase the company’s owner, Brent Mecklenburg wanted to help out. The gloves have great hand protection and are very comfortable. The kids will keep the gloves and be involved in getting feedback to the company so they can improve the design.

For more information about Meckwear please email meckwear4u@gmail.com.

If you are interested in helping the Soopah Team get their safety gear please contact Nate@triplethreat.org

Feel the Beat

sue — Wed, 26 May 2010 20:43:56 +0000

East Aurora, meet west Africa.

Students from Nicholson Elementary have gotten their fair share of African culture thanks to a new Triple Threat program called Feel the Beat.

Feel the Beat is a new hand drum program that teaches 4th grade students rhythm and playing skills and on the djembe drum.

Regular sheet music is not called for. All it takes is some handwritten counts and a passion to feel the beat!

We’ll have more on this program in the coming weeks!

And check out these photos — they’re awesome!

Improv. Theatre

sue — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:25:24 +0000

Improv. Theatre will be offered for 5th grade students at Bardwell Elementary School on Tuesdays, 3-4:30pm, beginning March 16th.The 8 week program will be led by Erin O’Connor, a theatre major at Western Illinois University and the current Miss Illinois. The program will teach the basic principles of theatre improvisation through creative exercises. The skills learned can be applied to everyday life; including the ability to react quickly and intelligently, sharpening your wits and being part of a team. No previous theatre experience necessary and the sessions promise lots of laughs, action and fun!

Money in Motion

sue — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:58:30 +0000

Money In Motion is dedicated to introducing middle school and high school students to the world of money .. BEFORE they get it! This Triple Threat program will run March 18 – May 13, from 5:15pm – 6:45pm at the Jericho Circle Community Center. The program will feature lessons on the basics of finance, hands-on experimentation with financial concepts through interactive web sites, and field trips to the Federal Reserve Bank, the Chicago Board of Options Exchange, Nike Regional Headquarters, and local banks. Finance Professionals will present “learning talks” on alternating weeks. For more information or to volunteer, email Nancy@triplethreat.org.