YOUTH RECREATION PROGRAM EVALUATION ADAMSVILLE RECREATION CENTER ATLANTA

YOUTH RECREATION PROGRAM EVALUATION ADAMSVILLE RECREATION CENTER ATLANTA, GA

Atlanta’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Nationally accredited by the CAPRA v Serves more than 420, 000 residents with recreation programs and activities v Operates a total of 33 recreation centers throughout the city v

Adamsville Recreation Center 2, 180 youth participate in youth sports and after school programs v Programs are intended to increase academic and athletic performance as well as build character and improve social skills v Most importantly keep youth out of trouble and reduce community juvenile crime v

Stakeholders v v v Youth/Participants Recreation Center Staff Parents Coaches/volunteers Community Atlanta City Council

Purpose of Evaluation To measure the impact, effectiveness and efficiency of the recreation and after school programs at Adamsville Recreation Center v Are the programs making a positive difference in the lives’ of the participants v Reducing juvenile crime rates in the community v

Structure and Content Provide a diverse curriculum of after school tutoring, cultural and arts programs and athletic activities v Involve youth in a positive and enriching atmosphere v

Questions Addressed by Evaluation v Program-related questions to determine if the program has met the needs of the stakeholders

Body of Knowledge v v v After school and recreational programs have many benefits Help students with academics Create self-esteem Introduce youth to positive adults and role models Prevent and reduce juvenile crime

Target Population Predominantly African. American youth in the age range of 7 -18 v Reside within a 5 -mile radius of rec center v Majority are raised by single mothers v

Data Gathering Techniques Quantitative (data in the form of words) v Qualitative (data in the form of numbers) v Direct observation (directly observing operations and activities) v

Measurement Instruments Surveys v Questionnaires v Checklists v

Reliability and Validity v Measurement instruments will be consistent, honest and ethical

Resources and Barriers v v v Staff Participants Funding Employees access Budget Constraints Gathering necessary data