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Keeping it local July 7, 2011
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 [...]
Art+Park=Fun
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 [...]
Meet our group of awesome interns! June 9, 2011
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 [...]
Kyle Welton puts his best foot forward
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 [...]
Dancing Dozen get in the groove at Krug
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 [...]
Gooooooooooooaaaaallllll! May 10, 2011
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 [...]
Meet Lisa Manning
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!
Special Visitor May 4, 2011
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 [...]
‘Phenom’enal message
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 [...]
Clap for ‘em! April 6, 2011
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 [...]