What is Triple Play Day?

By Hanna Singh

The Boys and Girls Clubs of North Louisiana kicked off its National Boys and Girls Club Week with the annual Triple Play Day at the Ruston Sports Complex.

Area children spent the day participating in healthy and fun activities that promoted mental health awareness and wellness.

What is National Boys and Girls Club Week?

National Boys and Girls Club Week has been celebrated since 1941, recognizing the invaluable service that the Clubs bring to communities and every young person involved. This year’s national theme, “Level Up,” encourages youth to participate in daily themed activities to promote mental and physical health, positive impacts, innovation, and creativity.

Boys and Girls Clubs Week officially runs through June 24-28.

Activities During Triple Play Day

For Triple Play Day, The Boys and Girls Clubs of North Louisiana celebrated a few days early to secure a spot at the sports complex. Children played volleyball, participated in obstacle courses, and engaged in several other games to learn about wellness. Kids also enjoyed hotdogs for lunch provided by Origin Bank of Ruston and played on a bounce house to end the day.

Community Support

Boys and Girls Clubs of North Louisiana Regional Director Vanessa Brown shared her appreciation for the program’s effort to make the week special for the kids.

“I love that our organization is willing to do #whateverittakes to ensure all youth have fun while learning about physical and mental health,” Brown said. “The Boys and Girls Clubs of North Louisiana is excited to join in the fun with our annual Triple Play Day.”

Week-Long Celebrations

The organization continues to celebrate National Boys and Girls Club Week with activities throughout the week listed below. For more information about the local Boys and Girls Clubs visit https://www.bgcofnl.org/.

Boys and Girls Club Week Schedule

• Monday: BGC Walkthrough in History, youth learn about the history of the Ruston Club.
• Tuesday: Blue Out, a color party where everyone wears blue and enjoys blue snacks.
• Wednesday: Triple Play Stop Drop and Get Fit, youth will exercise randomly throughout the day and as a group at 1:30 for a friendly competition.
• Thursday: Career Day, the fire department will come and talk to youth.
• Friday: BGC Wrap-Up Pool Party at Tech

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