Summer camp youth leadership development: an investigation of adolescents’ perceptions of leadership and program value
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This qualitative study aims to explore adolescents' perceptions of leadership and Waycross Camp, specifically its Leaders-in-Training (i.e., L.I.T.) program.Data was collected through interviews with former L.I.T. program participants and reflective memos.Research aims evolved as the study progressed, ultimately posing one research question and three sub-questions.The guiding research question asked: How has Waycross Camp's L.I.T. program informed participants' notions of leadership?The remaining sub-questions asked: a) How do external factors (i.e., location, peers, or staff) contribute to Waycross Camp's L.I.T. program participants' camp experience?, b) What do participants value about Waycross Camp's L.I.T. program?, and c) How has Waycross Camp's L.I.T. program influenced participants since the program's completion?A review of the literature led to this study's conceptual framework, which included three overlapping domains: 1) "Youth development," 2) "Youth leadership," and 3) "Summer camp."Using grounded theory and constructivism, a constant comparison data analysis revealed four emergent participant themes, including 1) "Bridging the gap," 2) "Giving permission to be human," 3) "Rolling up your sleeves," and 4) "Serving the greater good."Each of these four themes yielded an outcome, including 1) "Community," 2) "Openness," 3) "Empowerment," and 4) "Character," respectively.Four camp outcomes depicted in relevant research were synthesized with the four emergent themes and their outcomes, including 1) "Social relationships," 2) "Identity and self concept," 3) "Agency and engagement," and 4) "Spirituality, ethicality, and morality," respectively.Together, the themes, outcomes, and camp outcomes produced a holistic model of youth leadership.Ultimately, these four themes, outcomes, and camp outcomes revealed an overlap between participants' valued notions of leadership and valued aspects of Waycross Camp and its L.I.T. program.In framing leadership as a relational experience, participants demonstrated an understanding of leadership congruent with contemporary leadership theories.While participants reported that some external factors (i.e., location and peers) contributed to their L.I.T. experiences, responses were mixed as to the perceived impact of L.I.T. program staff.Although participants struggled at times to identify specific skills acquired during L.I.T. that they were able to apply to specific circumstances, participants reported feeling better equipped and assured in exercising leadership after the program's completion.Furthermore, many participants attributed significant gains in life skills (e.g., compassion, understanding, etc.) to Waycross Camp experiences.
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