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Evaluation Data


Evaluation Data: This data includes results from pre and post-test evaluations of spring 2005 CAP participants:

  • According to pre-test surveys, only 30% of students strongly agreed or agreed to the statement that they felt connected to their community. After completing the CAP, 89% of students strongly agreed or agreed to the statement that they felt connected to their community, an increase of 196.7%.
  • According to pre-test surveys, 30% of students strongly agreed to the statement that they felt they could be an agent for positive change in their community. After completing the CAP, 50% of students strongly agreed to the statement that they felt connected to their community, an increase of 66.7%.
  • According to post-test surveys, 100% strongly agreed or agreed to the statement that overall, they felt more competent and comfortable with their camping skills compared to when they started the CAP.
  • According to post-test surveys, 100% strongly agreed or agreed to the statement that overall, they felt they had a deeper awareness and appreciation for the natural world compared to when they started the CAP.
  • According to post-test surveys, 100% of students strongly agreed or agreed to the statement that overall, they felt like their decision-making skills have improved compared to when they started the CAP.
  • According to post-test surveys, 100% of students who completed the past three quarters of CAP would recommend the Community Adventure Program to other high school students.