Registration for Spring Session 1 is now open! See descriptions of activities being offered this session below. Please use the form on this page to register for After Opps programs. Any questions or concerns may be directed to Steve Compere, Program Director of After Opps at steve@opportunityknocksnow.org.
For eligibility, registration requirements, session fees, daily structure, safety requirements or other information, see the After Opps page. Please note the change in program fees, effective April 6, 2015.
Monday Programs
NUTRITION
Warriors will explore various foods necessary for health and growth. We will learn about proportion, moderation, and variety of the foods that we eat!
*Warrior Wellness*
WARRIOR CODE/THE WAY OF THE WARRIOR
Warriors participating in the Warrior Code program will define what it means to follow “The Way of the Warrior” and will be involved in activities that correspond with each of the 6 parts of the code.
GARDENING
Warriors will stick up their green thumbs and get their hands in the dirt! Starting with seeds Warrior gardeners will grow, care, and maintain the Opp Knocks garden.
*Warrior Wellness*
EVERYBODY DANCE NOW!
In this program we are going to get our fitness for the day in while having a ton of fun. There are many different dance traditions we would like to learn about and build some skill in. We will connect with our minds and bodies all the while have fun boogie-ing the time away in this dance program.
*Warrior Wellness*
Wednesday Programs
COMM OPPS
Warriors in the Comm Opps program will continue working on a project that will be auctioned off at this year’s gala. Additionally, we will continue supporting and working our local non-profits that we have been working.
BOCCE BALL
Bocce is becoming a popular game for our generation. This sessione we will be heading over to the River Forest Bocce Ball courts where we will spend time learning the rules, getting a lot of practice, and having a lot of fun while playing Bocce Ball.
*Warrior Wellness*
WARRIORS GOT BACK
You can do side bends and sit ups but don’t forget that butt!! This fitness class will be all about exercising and toning our booties.
*Warrior Wellness*
THIS IS ME 2
Warriors will interact and share their experiences of growing up with a disability or struggle and what it is like trying to equally fit in. With each other’s supports, these Warriors will build self esteem and comfort in their own differences.
Friday Programs
PEER LED PLANNING
Peer Led Planning will give the Warriors the opportunity to take the wheel and come up with a program that will be led the following Fall 2 session. Peer planning helps Warriors take leadership and initiative and if that’s something you’re interested in come check this group out.
FAST FOOD MAKEOVER
This session our cooking group will explore our different fast foods by breaking them down and turning them into fresher meals! We will cut down on fat and sodium but they will be just as, if not more, delicious than the originals.
*Warrior Wellness*
NATURE CRAFTS
In this program, Warriors will use nature to inspire art! Warriors will collect their materials in the great outdoors and use them to create art, crafts, sculptures, and collages.
SOCCER
GOOOOOOOOOAL!!! Warriors in the soccer program will learn the skills in order to be successful on the soccer pitch. Warriors will also compete for the OK World Cup (Warriors need to wear shoes in order to participate).
*Warrior Wellness*
