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
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