Our mission is to empower young people to live healthy and successful lives.

The FitWit Foundation (TFF) began in 2008 with a group of people committed to fitness and improving the lives of children in the Metro-Atlanta area. The Foundation modeled its first programs after the boot-camp style fitness camps of FitWit LLC. FitWit LLC donated the instructors and equipment, and FitWit LLC clients volunteered to help run the program. The first program proved a success, with all participants achieving measurable improvements in their fitness levels.

TFF is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt corporation. Donations to the FitWit Foundation are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Leaders For Life

TFF’s first personal growth program, Leaders for Life, is a community leadership program for teenagers. The purpose of this program is to give young people the opportunity to build important leadership skills and gain understanding of their roles as members of a community. The program focuses on the principles of integrity, diversity, and service through hands-on workshops, journaling exercises, and group and individual challenges. Leaders for Life is hosted by our community partners at Zoo Atlanta, serving students from Maynard H. Jackson High School, the Warren/Holyfield Boys & Girls Club in Atlanta, and the Samuel L. Jones Boys & Girls Club in Decatur, GA. The first Leaders for Life program is scheduled for February 2009.

FitTeens

The FitTeens program is a six-week fitness competition similar to NBC’s Biggest Loser. Participants’ fitness levels are assessed at the beginning and end of the program. The participant who has made the greatest improvement in his/her overall fitness receives an award. Each week, TFF volunteers lead three 60-minute sessions that include fitness instruction and physical health education. In addition, the participants are assigned two home workouts to be performed between sessions. FitTeens is currently active at Maynard H. Jackson High School (formerly Southside High School), Atlanta, GA.

Midnight Basketball

Midnight Basketball is a program designed to give kids a safe place to play and learn during critical evening hours. The program runs on Friday evenings, 9pm – Midnight, and it consists of both a life skills workshop and playing basketball. Students must attend a 30-minute workshop in order to play basketball for the rest of the night. Workshop topics include: applying for jobs, resume writing, job interview skills, etiquette, public speaking, nutrition, conversational speaking, dressing for success, and business ownership. Basketball teams are chosen fairly amongst the participants. The FitWit Foundation volunteers referee and score the games. Each night, a tournament is held to crown a weekly champion. Midnight Basketball is scheduled to begin at Maynard H. Jackson High School in Fall 2008.

Tutoring

The FitWit Foundation is a preferred provider of Supplemental Educational Services (SES) for the state of Georgia. Each student working with FitWit completes a personal learning inventory to guide tutors, students and parents in setting appropriate and attainable academic goals. Due to FitWit's individualized programs, students are able to make progress toward specific learning goals rather than a generalized basic skill goal. During a standard tutoring session, students are met with engaging instruction to introduce followed by guided practice that pushes students to learn rather than memorize. Tutoring sessions, lasting 90 minutes, take place in a student's school, home and/or a community center, and the entire program includes 40 hours of instruction. The student/teacher ratio is never more than 5/1.

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