Causes: Children & Youth, Youth Development Programs
Mission: i-tri is an inclusive community based intervention program that fosters self-respect, personal empowerment, self-confidence, positive body image and healthy lifestyle choices for at-risk adolescent girls. Through a curriculum of physical fitness and nutrition activities, and self-esteem workshops affirming respect, responsibility, teamwork and dedication, as well as the sport of triathlon, i-tri girls develop healthy habits and & healthy attitudes that last a lifetime.
Results: i-tri is an independent non-profit agency – our program is presently available to girls on the East End of Long Island in the Montauk, Springs (East Hampton) and Southampton School Districts. In just 5 short years we have grown from a pilot program serving 8 girls at one school to an established and trusted, comprehensive program at three schools serving 60+ girls and their families. Future plans include adding more East End Schools as well as licensing the program in other areas of the country. Over 120 girls have completed our program and 90% of girls who complete the program come back the following year(s) to serve as mentors to younger i-tri girls. RESULTS: SELF-ESTEEM
•90% showed a marked increase in self-esteem
•70% show an improved view of her body image HEALTH & FITNESS
•60% showed a decrease in their resting heart rates
•77% showed a decrease in their BMI
•84% showed an increase in muscle mass
•56% showed a decrease in body fat percentagesNUTRITION AND EATING HABITS
•100% demonstrated positive changes to their eating habits
•95% were regularly sharing family dinners, an increase of 45%ACADEMICS
•State Math Scores: 94% achieve passing scores
•English Language Arts Scores: 84% achieve passing scores
•59% decrease in school absences
Target demographics: at -risk adolescent girls
Direct beneficiaries per year: 50 girls at two schools, 100 parents, 60 siblings
Geographic areas served: the East End of Long Island
Programs: Self-esteem/empowerment workshops, fitness/athletic training and hands-on family nutrition workshops to prepare the girls (MIND BODY AND SPIRIT) to complete a youth distance triathlon.
Mission: i-tri is an inclusive community based intervention program that fosters self-respect, personal empowerment, self-confidence, positive body image and healthy lifestyle choices for at-risk adolescent girls. Through a curriculum of physical fitness and nutrition activities, and self-esteem workshops affirming respect, responsibility, teamwork and dedication, as well as the sport of triathlon, i-tri girls develop healthy habits and & healthy attitudes that last a lifetime.
Results: i-tri is an independent non-profit agency – our program is presently available to girls on the East End of Long Island in the Montauk, Springs (East Hampton) and Southampton School Districts. In just 5 short years we have grown from a pilot program serving 8 girls at one school to an established and trusted, comprehensive program at three schools serving 60+ girls and their families. Future plans include adding more East End Schools as well as licensing the program in other areas of the country. Over 120 girls have completed our program and 90% of girls who complete the program come back the following year(s) to serve as mentors to younger i-tri girls. RESULTS: SELF-ESTEEM
•90% showed a marked increase in self-esteem
•70% show an improved view of her body image HEALTH & FITNESS
•60% showed a decrease in their resting heart rates
•77% showed a decrease in their BMI
•84% showed an increase in muscle mass
•56% showed a decrease in body fat percentagesNUTRITION AND EATING HABITS
•100% demonstrated positive changes to their eating habits
•95% were regularly sharing family dinners, an increase of 45%ACADEMICS
•State Math Scores: 94% achieve passing scores
•English Language Arts Scores: 84% achieve passing scores
•59% decrease in school absences
Target demographics: at -risk adolescent girls
Direct beneficiaries per year: 50 girls at two schools, 100 parents, 60 siblings
Geographic areas served: the East End of Long Island
Programs: Self-esteem/empowerment workshops, fitness/athletic training and hands-on family nutrition workshops to prepare the girls (MIND BODY AND SPIRIT) to complete a youth distance triathlon.
PO Box 567, East Hampton, NY 11937
631-902-3731
Children & Youth
East Hampton
