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Contact information:
1613 University NE
New Mexico Council
Albuquerque, NM 87102

Website: www.campfireabq.org

Mission/Goals: Camp Fire USA's mission is to build caring, confident youth and future leaders.

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

 Camp Fire Boys and Girls of New Mexico serves between 900 and 1,100 children each day at 20 elementary schools Children from birth to 21 years of age Please click here for more information on this evaluation.

Type of Evaluation: Outcomes Monitoring.

Note: The research sample does not necessarily include the New Mexico 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.

 For the after-school program there is a $25 registration fee and full-week participants pay $38.
   

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