Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2015

DOI

10.5195/jyd.2015.422

Publication Title

Journal of Youth Development

Volume

10

Issue

1

Pages

95-105

Abstract

Youth, especially in inner-city areas of the country, are in need of effective, outcome-based camp programs when school is not in session. Character and Resiliency Education (CARE) Now (CN) is a comprehensive in- and afterschool program designed to promote academic enrichment through positive youth development with a focus on enhancing character and resiliency. In the summer of 2013, CN was adapted to create a three-week long day camp at a high-needs elementary school in eastern Virginia. Using theoretically-based and outcome focused programming, CN was widely praised for its effectiveness among youth in this summer camp. To assess its impact, a mix-method approach was used, producing desirable results. Consequently, the supporting organization moved forward to fund CARE Now for a year-long program at the same school.

Original Publication Citation

Hill, E., Milliken, T., Goff, J., & Clark, D. (2015). Promoting character and resiliency among elementary school students: An Assessment of the CARE Now program. Journal of Youth Development, 10(1), 95-105. doi: 10.5195/jyd.2015.422

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