Staff Engagement and Camper Outcomes at a Low Ropes Course

Authors

  • Ann Gillard The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5195/jyd.2018.493

Keywords:

youth-adult relationships, staff engagement, ropes course, camp

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explore potential relationships between staff engagement scores and camper outcomes at a low ropes course for youth with serious illnesses. Two measures were created for this study: the Participant Adventure Outcomes Scale measured campers’ personal challenge and teamwork, and the Staff Engagement Observation Rubric was completed by low ropes course facilitators on “auxiliary staff” including volunteers and counselors not directly responsible for facilitating the low ropes course. Results showed no relationships between camper outcomes and auxiliary staff engagement. Implications for the measures and programming are discussed.

Author Biography

Ann Gillard, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp

Director of Research and Evaluation
The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp

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Published

2018-04-20

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 1-2 (2018): Special Issue on Camp Experience

Section

Research & Evaluation Studies

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