Age range

Website: www.ohiocampfire.org

Mission/Goals: Camp Fire USA builds caring, confident youth and future leaders.

Notes: Camp Fire offers a variety of programs for youth in addition to their residential and day camps. Some of these include: Small Group Club Program; Community Family Club Program; School-Age Care Partnership Program; Teens in Action; and Special Programs.

Source(s): www.guidestar.org

Type of Evaluation: Outcomes Monitoring.

Note: The research sample does not necessarily include the Columbus programs.

Objective: To determine how children and youth are being positively affected as a result of participation in Camp Fire USA programs.

Impact/Outcomes: Camp Fire children (K-2) reported they learned it was okay to walk away when friends did something they did not want to do (83%). They also reported learning how to cooperate when playing games (94%) and used words instead of hitting (90%). Participants in the 5th grade reported thinking that adults at Camp Fire liked and supported them (82%) and felt more confident working in a group (79%). Children in grades 3-5 reported learning new ways to give back to the community (76%) and 73% felt that because of the program they will make important contributions in the future. Approximately 81% of these children reported having a greater understanding of different cultures and religions. Participants also reported that CF helped make their family stronger (61%). Finally, children in grades K-2 reported learning how to conduct experiments (76%); children in grades 3-5 reported learning new skills (88%), and felt that CF helped them plan ahead to get things done on time.