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ENGAGE HEARTS AND MINDS PLANNING WITH YOUTH AUSTIN, TX February 19, 2022

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ENGAGE HEARTS AND MINDSPLANNING WITH YOUTHAUSTIN, TX May 3, 2023

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LARGEST PROVIDER OF YOUTH PROGRAMS IN U.S.

EARLY CHILDHOOD 110,000 kids

9 million kids each yearAFTERSCHOOL600,000 kids

DAY CAMP700,000 campers per summer

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DESIRED SHORT-TERM OUTCOMES

Achievement

• Youth feel that their efforts are valued and recognized

• Increased youth perception of self as capable leader

• Increased [youth] sense of self confidence/esteem

• Increased knowledge and awareness of development pathway/progress (youth, staff, families)

Relationships

• Staff have an increased knowledge of each youth’s personality, likes/dislikes, interests

• Families feel informed and included in program and youth development

• Youth feel that they can openly and honestly communicate with staff

• Increased transparency with current & potential community partners

Belonging

• Youth feel valued by peers and staff, part of Afterschool “team”

• Youth feel included in program development and/or delivery

• Increased awareness of diversity, including different perspectives, ideas, and customs.

• Staff feel responsible for youth development

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YOUTH LED ACTIVITIES

BUT WHY?

• Helps Youth take responsibility for aspect of the program and their own development

– Think for themselves – Develop Problem Solving Skills– Critically Thinking Skills– Staff and Youth work together to implement suitable activities

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ADORA SVITAK-WHAT ADULTS CAN LEARN FROM KIDS

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SIX STEPS TO FACILITATION

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FACILITATION SKILLS

STEP 1

• Introduction– Let campers settle down

– Compare the campers ideas of the theme or activity

– Explain the purpose, procedures, goals and time to complete this discussion

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FACILITATION SKILLSSTEP 2

• Gathering – Have campers share their

ideas they consider to be important

– Discuss these ideas that were mentioned and work them into the daily activities

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FACILITATION SKILLS

STEP 3

• Selecting– Give the campers the

ability to select which activities should be cover first

– Joint Decision

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FACILITATION SKILLS

STEP 4

• Handling– Ideas are collected and voices are

heard

– As a group, we compromise and work together

– Decisions are made

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FACILITATION SKILLS

STEP 5

• Planning– Ensure the solutions found

are actually reflective

– Responsibilities need to be assigned

– Work should be divided equally

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FACILITATION SKILLSSTEP 6

• Conclusion– Reflect on your activity

– What was the outcome?

– What did you like?/ Didn’t like?

– How can you alter future activities to accommodate campers feelings?

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RECAPINTRODUCTION GATHERING SELECTING HANDLING PLANNING CONCLUSION

REVISIT YOUR IMPACT STORY

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IMPLEMENTING FACILITATION SKILLS

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UNDERSTANDING YOUTH-LED ACTIVITIES

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YOUTH-LED ACTIVITY PLANNER

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IMPLEMENTING YOUTH-LED ACTIVITIES

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IN CAMP LESS IS MORE

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IN CAMP LESS IS MORE

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THANK YOUAdan Gaona & Jacqueline SalazarYMCA OF [email protected]@austinymca.org