Sharing the tools and love of learning in our academic programs encourages kids to get excited, a torch of life skills on a path to grow.
Triple Threat’s programs are created and run by our volunteers in their area of passion and expertise. Each program has an engaging group mentoring environment which allows students to develop an encouraging relationship with our volunteers. We strive for a 1:2 volunteer to student ratio which makes it easy for our students to be inspired and grow. The result is empowering youth to develop confidence, character and life skills.
Sponsors/ Partners:
Medallion Media, McKinley Leadership
Spring Programs:
My Story
Fred Rodgers Community Center, 501 College Avenue, Aurora, IL
Mondays, March 5 – May 7 (Does not meet March 26)
4:30pm – 6:00pm
Six high school students will learn to understand who they are and who they are becoming. They will look at themselves from 3 different perspectives (their own, family and friends). The goal is for each of them to gain self awareness, gain insight into family of origin, and learn core relationship skills. Each student will create a video log of their thoughts and stories during the sessions, to watch their growth over 1 year.
The Word Up Project
Rollins Elementary, 950 Kane Street, Aurora, IL
Tuesdays, March 6 – May 8 (Does not meet March 27)
2:45pm – 4:15pm
Students will learn new vocabulary words through the use of Hip-Hop music to improve their reading comprehension and fluency. Their will be vocabulary games, dancing, writing of songs and Hip-Hop music… need I say more?
Step Your Game Up
Fred Rodgers Community Center, 501 College Avenue, Aurora, IL
Wednesday, February 29 – April 25 (Does not meet March 28)
5:45pm – 7:30pm
Students will learn what steps to take to prep for college. Students will also be receiving career guidance and advice as they learn to put together a resume, learn about different careers, and discover what it takes to earn a job.
The Word Up Project
Gates Elementary, 800 Seventh Ave, Aurora, IL
Wednesdays, March 7 – May 23 (Does not meet March 28 or April 25)
2:45pm – 4:45pm
Students will learn new vocabulary words through the use of Hip-Hop music to improve their reading comprehension and fluency. Their will be vocabulary games, dancing, writing of songs and Hip-Hop music… need I say more?
Cooking w/ Laura Burton
East Aurora High School, 500 Tomcat Lane, Aurora, IL
Thursdays, March 1 – May 3 (Does not meet March 29)
4:00pm – 6:15pm
Students will be participating in a 8 week cooking program that will teach them how to use cooking techniques. Along the way students will learn to cook an entrée, appetizer, soups and salads. Students will also be making cookies to donate firefighters at the end of the program.
Money in Motion
Fred Rodgers Community Center, 501 College Avenue, Aurora, IL
Thursdays, March 1 – May 10 (Does not meet March 29)
5:30pm – 7:30pm
Students will learn all about financial literacy from a financial adviser; goals setting, budgeting, banking, savings and good vs. bad debt, just to name a few. Students from the previous sessions will become youth leaders to the new students
Jr. Einsteins
Johnson Elementary School,
Tuesdays,
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Students will work as a member of a team to solve fun and exciting challenges in an encouraging environment. They will learn to think quickly and creatively to meet problem situations with fresh ideas and effective solutions.
NASA
Fred Rodgers Community Center, 501 College Avenue, Aurora, IL
Thursdays, Feb 23 – April 26 (Does not meet March 29)
4:45pm – 6:45pm
Urban Garden Project
Fred Rodgers Community Center, 501 College Avenue, Aurora, IL
Wednesday, May 2 – June 20
Students will learn the basic of gardening and some specific spring gardening skills during this 8-week program.