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Fitness Classes
Offered by: Upower
This program is offered in person.
Address
33010 S.E. 99th Street
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
(509) 939-5957
Who It's For
AGE
8 — 21
Program Overview
Upower builds positive relationships through trauma-informed coaching using movement and play to empower and educate youth who are underserved. Our vision is to confront systemic and institutional inequalities adversely affecting underserved youth by providing access to the physical, social-emotional, and academic benefits of physical activity and play.
At Upower we understand the importance of movement and play. Whether it’s trying something new, scoring your first goal, or beating your own personal best score. We take pride in providing fitness opportunities that are safe and fun for teens who wouldn’t otherwise have access.
We understand the unique circumstances and differing lives of the teens we serve. This is why Upower takes a trauma informed approach to movement. We begin each class in a restorative circle allowing our coaches to check in with our teens and provide a safe space for them to be heard.
We recognize the importance of having positive adult role models who provide a healthy learning experience in a variety of settings such as schools, detention centers, with migrant youth, and other community organizations.
Our unique approach to fitness and wellness offer teens an age appropriate physical and emotional outlet. Through sport and play Upower not only raises heartbeats and gets teens moving but also helps them build confidence, self regulation skills and cultivate leadership.
For one hour teens get to run, to play, to try something new, finding freedom from life's stressors.
For one hour our teens get to be kids again.
STAFF TO YOUTH RATIO
2 staff for every 10 youth
Health & Safety
Upower COVID-19 Guidelines
Non-Contact and Social Distancing
Coaches and students will execute small group exercises and games without physical contact during all activities, drills and games. All players and coaches will observe 6 feet distance from each other. No handshakes, high-fives, or fist bumps!
No Symptoms
Coaches and/or member of household with any of the following signs or symptoms should NOT attend class until 72hrs after their last reported symptom:
Fever (>100.0)
Cough
Shortness of breath/difficulty breathing
Chills
Body/muscle aches
Vomiting, diarrhea
Sore throat
New headache
Loss of taste or smell
Unusual rash
Coaches or students with a family/household member sick at home with suspected or confirmed COVID-19, or waiting for a test result, should also NOT attend class. If Symptoms Become Present Contact Program Director ASAP.
Masks and Face Coverings
All Upower coaches will wear masks and/or facial coverings during the session. Students should wear a mask/facial cover before and after the class. Use of facial coverings during exercise and drills is strongly encouraged for students.
Hygiene and Hand Sanitizer
All Coaches should have hand sanitizer in their coaching bag. Players should use hand sanitizer before and after class and avoid touching their face during class. No spitting! Any and all equipment used will be sanitized after class.
No Shared Equipment
In the event equipment is used for group exercise or game, that equipment will stay with the student for the remainder of the class until it has a chance to be sanitized. Games that require no sharing of equipment will be prioritized.
Non-Contact and Social Distancing
Coaches and students will execute small group exercises and games without physical contact during all activities, drills and games. All players and coaches will observe 6 feet distance from each other. No handshakes, high-fives, or fist bumps!
No Symptoms
Coaches and/or member of household with any of the following signs or symptoms should NOT attend class until 72hrs after their last reported symptom:
Fever (>100.0)
Cough
Shortness of breath/difficulty breathing
Chills
Body/muscle aches
Vomiting, diarrhea
Sore throat
New headache
Loss of taste or smell
Unusual rash
Coaches or students with a family/household member sick at home with suspected or confirmed COVID-19, or waiting for a test result, should also NOT attend class. If Symptoms Become Present Contact Program Director ASAP.
Masks and Face Coverings
All Upower coaches will wear masks and/or facial coverings during the session. Students should wear a mask/facial cover before and after the class. Use of facial coverings during exercise and drills is strongly encouraged for students.
Hygiene and Hand Sanitizer
All Coaches should have hand sanitizer in their coaching bag. Players should use hand sanitizer before and after class and avoid touching their face during class. No spitting! Any and all equipment used will be sanitized after class.
No Shared Equipment
In the event equipment is used for group exercise or game, that equipment will stay with the student for the remainder of the class until it has a chance to be sanitized. Games that require no sharing of equipment will be prioritized.
Accessibility & Location Details
This program regularly takes place at different locations.
Upower collaborates with other community organizations across the region and beyond to listen, learn and take collective action. We strive to provide unique and innovative partnerships for the collective health and wellness of youth within our communities.
Interagency Academy
Interagency Academy is network of small, alternative high schools spread out across Seattle designed to support students who need different supports than comprehensive schools offer. Upower offers programming at five campus sites as a period in their school day.
Echo Glen Children’s Center and Issaquah School District
Upower will be continuing our programming three days a week providing eighteen classes per week for youth incarcerated at Echo Glen as a part of their school day.
King County Juvenile Detention Center (KCJDC)
Upower will be returning to KCJDC as part of the summer school schedule. We will be providing fifteen classes per week for youth incarcerated at KCJDC as a part of their school day.
Casa de Los Amigos
Upower partners with YouthCares Casa de Los Amigos to provide trauma-informed movement and play classes to immigrant youth awaiting placement with family.
Highline School District
Upower provides four classes a week to students at Choice Academy as a part of their school day.
Sea Mar Renacer
Upower is launching a new program in partnership with Sea Mar Renacer, a youth treatment center. We will be providing two classes per week to get youth playing!
High Point
Upower is launching a new summer program in partnership with Seattle Housing Authority at High Point in West Seattle. We will be providing twelve classes per week to children and youth living in the community.
Youth in Focus
Upower will be launching another new summer program in partnership with a local non-profit Youth in Focus. We will be providing two classes per week for youth enrolled in summer programming at Youth in Focus, where they will play and practice their action shot photography.
Wa-Bloc
Upower is excited to be back providing summer programming every Friday in partnership with Wa-Bloc.
Interagency Academy
Interagency Academy is network of small, alternative high schools spread out across Seattle designed to support students who need different supports than comprehensive schools offer. Upower offers programming at five campus sites as a period in their school day.
Echo Glen Children’s Center and Issaquah School District
Upower will be continuing our programming three days a week providing eighteen classes per week for youth incarcerated at Echo Glen as a part of their school day.
King County Juvenile Detention Center (KCJDC)
Upower will be returning to KCJDC as part of the summer school schedule. We will be providing fifteen classes per week for youth incarcerated at KCJDC as a part of their school day.
Casa de Los Amigos
Upower partners with YouthCares Casa de Los Amigos to provide trauma-informed movement and play classes to immigrant youth awaiting placement with family.
Highline School District
Upower provides four classes a week to students at Choice Academy as a part of their school day.
Sea Mar Renacer
Upower is launching a new program in partnership with Sea Mar Renacer, a youth treatment center. We will be providing two classes per week to get youth playing!
High Point
Upower is launching a new summer program in partnership with Seattle Housing Authority at High Point in West Seattle. We will be providing twelve classes per week to children and youth living in the community.
Youth in Focus
Upower will be launching another new summer program in partnership with a local non-profit Youth in Focus. We will be providing two classes per week for youth enrolled in summer programming at Youth in Focus, where they will play and practice their action shot photography.
Wa-Bloc
Upower is excited to be back providing summer programming every Friday in partnership with Wa-Bloc.
Registration Details
COST & PAYMENT
$1
How To Register
Free to all youth. Enrollment is site-dependent.
Required Forms & Documents
Liability waiver. Accessed at this link: https://upower.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6AawgBdfCpHAnlA?Q_CHL=qr
