Strengthening the 4-H Essential Elements of Positive Youth Development at Camp

Autor/inn/en	Wahle, Amanda; Owens, Megan H.; Garst, Barry A.
Titel	Strengthening the 4-H Essential Elements of Positive Youth Development at Camp
Quelle	In: Journal of Extension, 57 (2019) 5, (13 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1077-5315
Schlagwörter	Youth Programs; Summer Programs; Interpersonal Relationship; Self Determination; Safety; Adults; Camps; Children; Early Adolescents; Personal Autonomy; Career Awareness; Caring; Maryland + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Jugendsofortprogramm; Sommerkurs; Interpersonal relation; Interpersonal relations; Interpersonelle Beziehung; Zwischenmenschliche Beziehung; Selbstbestimmung; Sicherheit; Child; Kind; Kinder; Individuelle Autonomie; Karrierebewusstsein; Care; Pflege; Sorge; Betreuung
Abstract	Summer camp programs provide distinct opportunities for positive youth development through caring relationships and opportunities to build skills. To examine the extent to which youths experience the 4-H Essential Elements through 4-H camp programs, we administered the National 4-H Camping Research Consortium's Camp Context Questionnaire to youths (n = 776) across 20 camps. Results indicated some exposure to the Essential Elements. Although mean scores related to establishing relationships with caring adults were high, room for improvement existed in the areas of self-determination, belonging, and personal safety. The results enabled state and local staff to implement strategic decisions for future camp programs and may be of value to others managing 4-H camp programming. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01