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Mission Possible

Mission Possible. Knutson, C., Wendt, S., & Quamme, S. (April 2011). Mission Possible: Navigating the needs of military youth through day camps. Workshop presented at 2011 DoD/USDA Family Resilience Conference, Chicago, IL. . Navigating the Needs of Military Youth through Day Camps.

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Mission Possible

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  1. Mission Possible Knutson, C., Wendt, S., & Quamme, S. (April 2011). Mission Possible: Navigating the needs of military youth through day camps. Workshop presented at 2011 DoD/USDA Family Resilience Conference, Chicago, IL. Navigating the Needs of Military Youth through Day Camps

  2. Introductions Carrie Knutson, NDSU Extension Services Grand Forks County Sue Quamme, North Dakota Operation: Military Kids Camp Team Member Stacy Wendt, North Dakota Operation: Military Kids State Team Member

  3. Research Based Quality Day Camp Evaluate

  4. ABC Ice Breaker • At your table search through what you have and find items that begins with each letter of the alphabet. • How could those items be used to teach youth about resiliency?

  5. Planning

  6. Research - What do Military Kids Need? • Emotional support and a safe place to express feelings (Allen and Stanley, 2007) • Connections with other military youth (Huebner and Mancini, 2005) • Resiliency skills (Chandra et al., 2009)

  7. Essential Elements • Belonging - To know they are cared about by others • Independence - To know they are able to influence people and events • Generosity - To practice helping others through their own generosity • Mastery - To feel and believe they are capable and successful www.national4-hheadquarters.gov/about/4H_elements.htm.

  8. Character Counts • Respect • Responsibility • Trustworthiness • Fairness • Caring • Citizenship

  9. 4H Military Partnership Resources • 4-hmilitarypartnerships.org

  10. Program Objectives 1. Provide a positive day camp experience based on mutual respect 2. Build resiliency traits 3. Provide connections with other Military Youth

  11. Evaluation • Inclusive environment • Make connections • Teamwork and problem solving • Build resiliency skills • Communication skills

  12. Camp Elements • Logistics • Partner agencies • Staffing • Public relations

  13. Logistics • Camp location • Dates • Schedule • Registration • Meals Family Friendly!

  14. Partner Agencies • What are your needs? • What can your partners provide for you? • How are you going to coordinate these services?

  15. Staffing • Camp Lead • Mission leaders • Partners • Volunteers • OMK state team members

  16. Public Relations • Who are the contacts in your area that can help identify participants? • How do you want to advertise? • Mailings • Email • Phone calls • Posters

  17. Public Relations

  18. Public Relations

  19. Public Relations • Have a media kit prepared for each location • Publicity: • Newspapers • TV station • Radio

  20. Balancing Act

  21. Implementation

  22. Safe Environment • What tools can you use to create a positive and safe environment? • How are you going to give youth a sense of belonging? • How are you going to divide them into groups?

  23. Mission Control Messages To insure a safe environment, mission control messages will be delivered to the campers throughout the day. These messages address safety and nutrition topics while accessing grant funds.

  24. Mission Control Message • ATTENTION: Mission Control just received word that there will be high energy output by campers today. In order to successfully complete your missions, you must replenish this energy with healthy snacks and food. Nutritious snacks and meals that include food from at least one or two food groups will give you the extra energy to perform the tasks on your missions. Keep your body strong and healthy with nutritious snacks.

  25. Mission Control Message • Brainstorm other concerns that should be addressed throughout the day. • Design your own Mission Control Message.

  26. Geocaching • Taught skill & family activity • Develop leadership in campers • Lead campers to next mission

  27. Activities Mission Bag #1 Presidents of the US Magic Carpet Solve the Stress Puzzle Stress Balls Back to Back Mission Bag #2 Obstacle Course Pretzel Talk Secret Codes Tin Shoe Mission Bag #3 Blue Poison Swamp Animal Tracks Create a Story Catch the Comet

  28. Activity Sample-Magic Carpet • Activity focuses on building resiliency • Why is it important to provide activities to support Military Youth? • What are some fears you have about planning and implementing a day camp?

  29. Mission Leader • Led missions • Carried Mission Leader Bag • Activity supplies • GPSs • First aid kit & water bottles • Bug spray & sunscreen

  30. Evaluation

  31. Evaluation Tools • Goals and evaluations were written and based on Essential Element of Youth Development • Belonging • Independence • Generosity • Mastery • Evaluation tools created to reflect those goals

  32. Evaluation-Staff • Staff were asked to assess the following: • Belonging • Independence • Mastery • Generosity

  33. Evaluation – Youth

  34. Body Part Debrief • This activity was used to have campers reflect on their learning throughout camp

  35. Research Based Quality Day Camp Evaluate

  36. References Allen, M. & Stanley, L. (2007 ). Helping children cope when a loved one is on military deployment. Young Children 62 , 82-87. http://journal.naeyc.org/btj/200701. Chandra, A., Lara-Cinisomo, S., Jaycox, L. H., Tanielian, T., Burns, R. M., Ruder, T., & Han, B. (2009). Children on the homefront: The experience of children from military families. Pediatrics, 125, 13-22. doi:10.1542/peds.2009-1180 Huebner, A. J., & Mancini, J. A. (2005). Adjustments among adolescents in military families when a parent is deployed (Final Report to the Military Family Research Institute and Department of Defense Quality of Life Office). Purdue University: Military Family Research Institute. Josephson Institute. (2010). The six pillars of character. Retrieved from: http://josephsoninstitute.org/sixpillars.html Missouri Operation: Military Kids State Team. (2007). Discover the fun: A day camp resource. National Military Family Association. (2008). 10 things military teens want you to know. Virginia. North Dakota State University Extension Service. (2010). 2010 Western 4-H Camp Counselor Handbook. Regents of the University of Minnesota. (2007). Experience operation: Military kids. Regents of the University of Minnesota. (2009). Operation: Military kids: Deployment cycle support yellow ribbon youth outreach activity guide: 30 day reintegration and 60 day reintegration. Regents of the University of Minnesota. (2009). Operation: Military kids: Deployment cycle support yellow ribbon youth outreach activity guide: Pre-deployment and mobilization.

  37. Contact Information Carrie Knutson, MS 4-H Youth Development Agent 151 South 4th St. S302 Grand Forks, ND 58201 701-780-8229 Carrie.knutson@ndsu.edu

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