Master Gardener-Led Lessons Increase Knowledge in Gardening and Environmental Science for Iowa Summer Camp Youth

Gardening and nutrition lessons for children can affect knowledge, actions, and behaviors that support more healthful lifestyles. The objective of the study described in this article was to determine the effectiveness of a master gardener--led education program for youth at a week-long summer camp i...

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Published in:Journal of extension 2016-10, Vol.54 (5)
Main Authors: Black, Bruce J, Haynes, Cynthia, Schrock, Denny, Duerfeldt, Kevin, Litchfield, Ruth
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescents
Behavior Change
Children
Extension Education
Gardening
Iowa
Knowledge Level
Life Style
Nutrition Instruction
Parent Attitudes
Pretests Posttests
Program Descriptions
Program Effectiveness
Questionnaires
Statistical Analysis
Summer Programs
Volunteers
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Summary:Gardening and nutrition lessons for children can affect knowledge, actions, and behaviors that support more healthful lifestyles. The objective of the study described in this article was to determine the effectiveness of a master gardener--led education program for youth at a week-long summer camp in Iowa. Garden knowledge was assessed via a pretest, a posttest, and a 6-month follow-up. Campers increased their garden knowledge after the week-long camp. In addition, a 6-month follow-up questionnaire was mailed to parents to obtain information about changes in participants' behaviors. More than 75% of parents noticed positive garden-related behavior changes in their children.
ISSN:1077-5315
0022-0140
1077-5315
DOI:10.34068/joe.54.05.07