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Direct linkBohnert, Amy M.; Ward, Amanda K.; Burdette, Kimberly A.; Silton, Rebecca L.; Dugas, Lara R. – New Directions for Youth Development, 2014
Low-income minority females are disproportionately affected by obesity. The relevance of summer months to weight gain is often overlooked. Some evidence suggests that summer programming, such as day camps, may offer increased opportunities for structured physical activities resulting in less weight gain. This study examined the effectiveness of…
Descriptors: Summer Programs, Low Income Groups, Minority Group Children, Females
Fredricks, Jennifer A.; Bohnert, Amy M.; Burdette, Kimberly – New Directions for Youth Development, 2014
Youth engagement is the least researched, but potentially most important, aspect of participation in afterschool programs. The level of youth engagement can vary across programs, across youth within a program, and within individual youth over time. Engagement is important for both recruiting and retaining participants, and has been associated with…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Learner Engagement, Student Evaluation, Evaluation Methods
