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Approach
Out of School/ Summer Mentoring Tutoring Counseling/ Therapy School-based Clinic/ Provider-based Service/
Vocational learning		 Parent or family component Other
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Outcomes
Educational/ Cognitive Social/ Emotional Life Skills Physical Health Behavior Problems Reproductive Citizenship Mental Health
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Contact information:
P.O. Box 127
Boston, MA 02127

Website: www.thompsonisland.org

Mission/Goals: Thompson Island enables young men and women to develop self-confidence, teamwork, and compassion.

Notes: The Choices Program brings 700-plus Boston Public School students to the island for 5-day expeditions each spring and fall. All attendees receive full scholarships. The Center's summer expeditions challenge urban and suburban students to work together and achieve success on outdoor tasks. Thirty percent of students on these expeditions receive full scholarships or financial aid.

Source(s): www.guidestar.org; www.thompsonisland.org

 At least 700 Ages 10-17

Summary of Available Evaluation Information: Thompson Island Outward Bound assesses and evaluates the effect of its courses on students' character development and academic performance. They are currently working with consultants to design a longitudinal study to evaluate the long-term effects of their programs on alumni. In addition, Outward Bound National assesses the safety and quality of courses at Thompson Island, and the Harvard School of Public Health has begun the second year of its four-year study to measure the effectiveness of the Choices program for Boston Public School students. Child Trends is waiting for program staff to provide the evaluations.

 App. fee ranges between $85 and $200; Tuition ranges between $1455 and $3540 but scholarships/financial aid are available
   

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