D.P.B Fitness Area Program
A primary focus of Dawgpatch Bandits Inc. (DPB) is to promote outdoor recreation and fitness to support mental health.
The “Fitness Area Campaign” is a direct effort to design and build outdoor fitness resources at substance abuse and mental health recovery facilities, parks and public schools across the United States.
These dedicated fitness areas create a tangible resource for individuals to practice functional fitness, and serve as a positive mental health outlet for all.
This program was inspired by the success of the original Mike Semkus Memorial Workout Area built by Dawgpatch Bandits in 2019 after the organization’s inaugural Raising Awareness Cross Country Bicycle Tour.
***OUR NEXT FITNESS AREA PROJECT IS SLATED FOR SEAFIELD CENTER in WESTHAMPTON ON LONG ISLAND, NY.
To date DPB has completed a total of 12 Fitness Areas at partnering facilities.
Check out the full list below:
#12 Foster Memorial “Long” Beach: Sag Harbor, NY (2025)
#11 San Diego Freedom Ranch: Campo, CA (2023)
#10 Phoenix House-Lake Ronkonkoma, NY (2023)
#9 Phoenix House-Hauppauge, NY (2023)
#8 Phoenix House-Wainscott, NY (2022)
#7 Strongpoint Theinert Ranch: Magdalena, NM (2022)
#6 Fiske Field: Shelter Island, NY (2022)
#5 Quannacut at Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital: Greenport, NY (2022)
#4 Shove House: Omak, WA (2022)
#3 Turning Point Men’s Home: Holtville, CA (2021)
#2 Long Island Center for Recovery: Hampton Bays, NY (2021)
#1 Pierson Middle/High School: Sag Harbor, NY (2019)
If you would like to make a contribution to this campaign please click the “Donate” button below. All donations are tax deductible. Dawgpatch Bandits Inc. is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit Organization. Federal Tax ID: 84 – 1874707
If you would like to sponsor the complete cost of a Fitness Area please click the button below.
If you would like to partner with DPB for the installation of a fitness area at your facility please do not hesitate to reach out to info@dawgpatchbandits.com.
“Places of training, and all for gymnastic exercises, should be in the open air—upon the turf or sand is best.
Cellars and low-roofed attics are to be condemned, especially the former.”