Joie Probst with Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa

Summary

Joie’s project goal focused on measuring and enhancing Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa’s health & wellness program called Triple Play while also providing more structure and cohesion across the 5 area Club sites. This was accomplished through observations of each Club site & an organization-wide youth & staff survey. The survey results were then analyzed, which Joie used to create recommendations to improve Triple Play for the upcoming program year and into the future.

Overview

  • Observed current Triple Play programming and research similar health/wellness youth programs

  • Surveyed youth & staff on Triple Play

  • Made programmatic recommendations based on data from youth & staff feedback

  • Piloted a middle school swimming program

Impact

1500 youth over the span of one program year

Articles written by Joie

Blog
Alumni Spotlight: Joie Probst
Alumni Spotlight: Joie Probst

Learn more about Joie’s, Summer 2017 Fellow, career path after her fellowship.

Building Confidence and Healthy Lifestyles One Splash at a Time
Building Confidence and Healthy Lifestyles One Splash at a Time

Though drowning is the second leading cause of death in youth 14 and younger, many young people have never taken swim lessons. Joie talks about her experience piloting the Michael Phelps Swim School at Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa this summer. 

An Oasis of Health & Wellness for Youth: Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa
An Oasis of Health & Wellness for Youth: Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa

In Iowa, one in eight people are hungry. Joie explores the issues of food deserts and shares a few supports Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa provides its Club families. Read more.