Millstone Memos:A Logic Model for Camp

Gene Shutt, Millstone 4-H Camp Director

www.millstone4hcamp.org

What’s our camp about?

Life SkillsOutdoor SkillsPositive Youth Development

> OK, what do those ideas mean?

Life Skills Priorities of NC 4-H

Communication (Interpersonal)ListeningBuilding FriendshipsConflict Resolution

Life Skills Cited in AEA Research

New Activities IndependenceConnecting with Nature

Life Skills Valued by Millstone

LeadershipCamp Traditions

Getting to Life Skills Outcomes: Listening Logic Model

Inputs Outputs/Activity KASA Outcomes Practices

Trained staffPlan activitiesSafe, challenging facilities

Counselor modelsBasic skills, values trainingCabin chatsMonitored peer conversations

Know Active Listening SkillsAttitudes toward others, communication

Use Active Listening (at camp and beyond)Apply/Teach to others

Getting to Targeted Outcomes: Defining Concepts in the Logic Model

Inputs: Resources and Investments

Outputs: Activities and Participation

KASA Outcomes: Short-term Results

Practice Outcomes: Medium-term Results

Trained staff, volsCurricula/ActivitiesTime, MoneySafe, challenging -facilities-equipment-technology

Camp program (planned and spontaneous events, relationships)Camp logistics (registration, supplies, maintenance, etc.)EvaluationLinks to youth, families, agents, agencies, suppliers, partners

Changes in learning related to KnowledgeAttitudesSkillsAspirations

Changes in behavior and practices, decision-making in KASA targets (at camp and beyond)

Changes in policies, social action (at camp and beyond)

Getting to Life Skills Outcomes: Leadership Logic Model

Inputs Outputs/Activity KASA Outcomes Practices

Trained staffPlan activitiesSafe, challenging facilities

Counselor modelsBasic skills, values trainingActivity leaderPeer feedback

Know Leader SkillsAttitudes toward others, leadership

Use Leader Skills (at camp and beyond)Apply/Teach to others

Sample Life Skills Activities

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu

AL: Ground rules AL: Goals AL: Debriefing AL: Lead discussion

AL: Best events

BF: Get acqaint’d BF: Buddy BF: Team ex. BF: Obstacle course, hunt

BF: Positive feedback

CR: Schedule CR: Role plays CR: Practical CR: Emergency CR: Ropes

NA: Adventure NA: Canoeing NA: Discovery NA: Wildercamp NA: Outdoor engg

I: Free time I: Craft, Ropes I: Pool Games I: Org cabin space I: Learning Ctrs

CN: Tour camp CN: Obs. hike CN: GIS hunt CN: Animal demo CN: Forestry

T: Dining Hall T: Cabin chores T: Flag raising T: Songs T: Campfire

L: Take roles L: Team time L: Informal opp. L: Team games L: Speech

Measuring Life Skills

Active Listening Showing interest, respect (eye contact, “open posture”) Effort to see/hear other’s point-of-view, ideas, descriptions Checking for understanding (ideas, feelings) before responding Thinking before talking Changing approach to fit the listener, situation

Building Friendships Initiating relationships (introducing self, asking about other) Sharing (time, space, possessions) Practicing inclusion (“acting friendly” to all peers) Respecting limits (time, space, possessions, ideas, feelings) Showing concern, compassion, patience with others

Camper AL BF CR NA I CN T L

Mary / / / / / / / /

Sue / / / / / / / /

Measuring Life Skills

Conflict Resolution Clarifying viewpoints, differences Clarifying rules or principles Managing anger, negative emotions Exploring alternative solutions Seeking a mediator if unable to resolve on own

Try New Activities Initiating or extending experience on unfamiliar activities Observing, then demonstrating new skills Learning something new about the camp’s people, places, and things

Camper AL BF CR NA I CN T L

Mario / / / / / / / /

Su / / / / / / / /

Measuring Life Skills

Independence Practical orientation to camp environment (time, space) Adjustment to being away from home emotionally Self-determination on events (vs. unengaged, follow leader)

Connecting with Nature Participate in planned Nature/environmental events Make efforts to keep camp environment clean Spend some time alone in the natural environment

Camper AL BF CR NA I CN T L

Mara / / / / / / / /

Susanna / / / / / / / /

Measuring Life Skills

Keeping Traditions Camp Assemblies (following rules, showing respect, participation) Table Etiquette (setting places; “Please” and “Thank You,” use of knife, fork,

spoon, glass; taking turns; help serve, clean-up) Shows Leadership

Take responsibility for leading activities Help others learn and contribute Show perseverance and flexibility in facing challenges Support others as leaders

Camper AL BF CR NA I CN T L

Markeesh / / / / / / / /

Suleman / / / / / / / /

Archery Skills Checklist

Know/Skill Begin End

Range safety rules

Use safety equipment

“T” stance

Steps--proper shooting

Safe retrieval

Whistle commands

Know eye dominance

Care for bow on range

A) Does not know

B) Knows/shows basics

C) Explains/applies skills effectively

D) Able to show/help others

Fail-Safe: Weekly Debriefing

Activity-Outcome reviewClarification, AlternativesAdditional Training Needed

Fail-Safe: Youth Feedback on Climate Climate Survey

30 items based on Eccles & Gootman (2002) Safety Support Skill-building Self-efficacy Social Inclusion Socially positive norms Structure Synergy with club, family, community experiences

End-of-campPPT/Clickers

Evaluation CampApril 26-27, NC4-H Eastern Environmental Education Center

Focus on Methods, Logic Model, Climate Informal Science, Teamwork, Fun Info: See web site or e-mail Ben