Health & Wellness
The Warrior Health & Wellness initiative launched in July 2013 to combat the health disparities faced by our Warriors. Embedded within each program area, Warrior Wellness promotes the physical, mental, and social well-being of our Warriors, staff, and community. It has become the 6th point in the Warrior Code of Conduct!!
Workout Warriors
Program Information
2018 Program Dates
Session Registration Request
Annual Information Form
Walk to Run Club
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Opportunity Knocks is an official charity partner of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon! Runners will be fundraising for Opportunity Knocks as they train to run 26.2 miles on October 7, 2018.
Community Partners
OK HEALTH WAIVERS
Physical Activity Waiver
Participant Examination Form
Medical Information Release
Food Policy
Contact
Mike Carmody
Executive Director
mike@opportunityknocksnow.org
Workout Warriors
FITNESS ACTIVITIES | APPLIED H&W LEARNING
Workout Warriors is Opportunity Knocks’ program that provides health & wellness activities during the After Opps program breaks – program activities are a combination of fitness and applied learning wellness topics.
What to Wear
WINTER SESSION 1
Topic: Warriors will learn how to dress for exercise
Program Dates:
Monday, February 13, 2017
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Registration Open: January 30
Meditation/Relaxation
WINTER SESSION 2
Topic: using mindfulness and meditation in everyday life
Program Dates:
Monday, March 20, 2017
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Monday, March 27, 2017
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Registration Open: March 6
The Food Plate
SPRING SESSION 1
Topic: how to make a meal with all the food groups
Program Dates:
Monday, May 8, 2017
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Monday, May 15, 2017
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Registration Open: April 24
Muscles
SPRING SESSION 2
Topic: how they help us move and grow strong
Program Dates:
Monday, June 19, 2017
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Monday, June 26, 2017
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Registration Open: June 5
Summer Sun Safety
SUMMER SESSION 1
Topic: staying safe in the summer season
Program Dates:
Monday, July 31, 2017
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Monday, August 7, 2017
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
Registration Open: July 17
Dining Out
SUMMER SESSION 2
Topic: making healthy food choices while eating out
Program Dates:
Monday, September 18, 2017
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Monday, September 25, 2017
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Registration Open: September 5
Healthy Holidays
FALL SESSION 1
Topic: how to enjoy a healthy holiday season
Program Dates:
Monday, November 6, 2017
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Monday, November 13, 2017
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Registration Open: October 23
