A multi-method impact evaluation of a therapeutic summer camp program

This article reports on a multi-method impact evaluation of a therapeutic summer camp program for children & youth with learning disabilities & related psychosocial problems. The study examines the degree to which program objectives were achieved through a pre-camp, post-camp, follow-up desi...

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Published in:Child & adolescent social work journal 2003-02, Vol.20 (1), p.53-76
Main Authors: Michalski, Joseph H, Mishna, Faye, Worthington, Catherine, Cummings, Richard
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescents
Behavior Problems
Behavioural problems
Camping
Camps
Canada
Children
Children & youth
Evaluation
Learning Disabilities
Ontario
Program Evaluation
Psychology
Social Competence
Social programmes
Social Programs
Summer camps
Therapy
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Summary:This article reports on a multi-method impact evaluation of a therapeutic summer camp program for children & youth with learning disabilities & related psychosocial problems. The study examines the degree to which program objectives were achieved through a pre-camp, post-camp, follow-up design using a series of standardized instruments, camp evaluations, & interviews with parents. The results indicate that the campers reported less social isolation, experienced modest improvements in self-esteem, & expressed high levels of satisfaction with the camp. The measures for social skills generally failed to register significant changes, although parents reported improvements in the areas of cooperation, responsibility, & self-control. 4 Tables, 20 References. Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:0738-0151
1573-2797
DOI:10.1023/A:1021467503588