Description/Abstract/Artist Statement
With COVID-19 becoming a lingering and dangerous issue in everyday life, youth are struggling to have outdoor outlets for memories, physical health, and to acquire important skills. The Norfolk Yacht and Country Club Junior Sailing Program was created to give the youth the opportunity to learn about sailing and compete. They compete with different yacht clubs from all over the Chesapeake Bay Area. There are slightly less participants in this fall program due to concerns of COVID-19. Data was collected over roughly a month period (February 21 – March 28). With White Fleet and Blue Fleet meeting Saturday and Green Fleet meeting Sundays. The participants range in age from nine years old to fifteen years old. The focus of this study is to evaluate the Norfolk Yacht and Country Club Junior Sailing Program. The program will be evaluated using three of the American Camp Association youth battery outcomes, responsibility, friendship skills, and affinity for nature. The program is evaluated by giving surveys to the participants, attending the program, and interviewing participants and coaches. Data has not been collected yet, but preliminary findings suggest that similar programs are significant for youth to experience.
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
Eddie Hill
College Affiliation
College of Education & Professional Studies (Darden)
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Disciplines
Leisure Studies | Sports Studies
Session Title
Interdisciplinary Research #6
Location
Zoom Room BB
Start Date
3-20-2021 1:00 PM
End Date
3-20-2021 1:55 PM
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An Evaluation of the Junior Sailing Program at the Norfolk Yacht and Country Club
Zoom Room BB
With COVID-19 becoming a lingering and dangerous issue in everyday life, youth are struggling to have outdoor outlets for memories, physical health, and to acquire important skills. The Norfolk Yacht and Country Club Junior Sailing Program was created to give the youth the opportunity to learn about sailing and compete. They compete with different yacht clubs from all over the Chesapeake Bay Area. There are slightly less participants in this fall program due to concerns of COVID-19. Data was collected over roughly a month period (February 21 – March 28). With White Fleet and Blue Fleet meeting Saturday and Green Fleet meeting Sundays. The participants range in age from nine years old to fifteen years old. The focus of this study is to evaluate the Norfolk Yacht and Country Club Junior Sailing Program. The program will be evaluated using three of the American Camp Association youth battery outcomes, responsibility, friendship skills, and affinity for nature. The program is evaluated by giving surveys to the participants, attending the program, and interviewing participants and coaches. Data has not been collected yet, but preliminary findings suggest that similar programs are significant for youth to experience.