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标题：Strengthening the 4-H Essential Elements of Positive Youth Development at Camp
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作者：Amanda Wahle ; Megan H. Owens ; Barry A. Garst 等
期刊名称：Journal of Extension
印刷版ISSN：0022-0140
电子版ISSN：1077-5315
出版年度：2019
卷号：57
期号：5
页码：1-7
出版社：Journal of Extension, Inc.
摘要：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..
关键词：4;H youth development ; Essential Elements ; camp ; process;driven evaluation ; youth program design