Master Snapshots File

OUTDOORRECREATION-BACKPACKING#1 Program Dates:3.15.17|3.23.17|9.7.17SNAPSHOTSampleSize:18|36|15=69 Demographics:MostlyWhiteFemales42+Yrs Nodataavailablefor9.7.17n=54ExceededMeasure MetMeasure ApproachingMeasure SomeProgress NotMet NotMeasured 7,6 5 4 3 2,1 NA

Prouram successes Prouram Challenues- Backpacking #1 appears to be solidly - T he evaluation plan, and possibly theachieving what the statt set-out to achieve program design, does not assess orin the logic model, especially in the areas address perceived behavioral control itemsof physical safety and encouraging (i.e., Short-Term Outcomes #11, #12, & #15)environmentally-friendly behaviors. in a way that accurately reflects on success or failure of program leaders. The limited program description makes it difficult to understand the content and participant experience of this program.Management Discussion & Decision-Makinu- Consider rewriting the program description b y separating it into four separate program de­scriptions (i.e., Try Backpacking, Backpacking #1, Backpacking #2, Red River Gorge).- Once the program description is rewritten, consider updating the short-term outcomes tob e measured in the logic model.- Consider changing Question #3 for measuring emotional safety on the Adult ParticipantSurvey (APS). In its current form, it is unclear and mayb e triple-b arreled. For EmotionalSafety, consider eliminating the current question from the Adult Participant Survey, and up­dating the instrument with a seven item scale for emotional safety. Also, Program EvaluatorOb servation Guide & lncident and Accident Reports would b e useful data sources for emo­tional safety.- Consider changing Questions #5 & #6 on the APS to b etter measure Short-Term Outcome#11. Consider using open-ended questions that elicit qualitative data on the Adult Partici­pant Survey or collect the necessary data as a part of the program design.- Short-Term Outcomes (STO) #12 & #15 were to b e measured b y the Adult Participant Surveyper the Backpacking #1 Logic Model. No item on the APS measured either STO #12 or #15.Depending on a re-written program description, consider striking STO #12 & #15 from meas­urement during Backpacking #1.- After making any changes to the Year #3 logic model, set performance measures for rele­vant short-term outcomes. -�� - DRIVEN • • • • Strataa1c llC • • • •

OUTDOORRECREATION-BACKPACKING#2SNAPSHOTProgram Dates:4.9.17|4.22.17|9.23.17 SampleSize:8|14|11=33 Demographics:MostlyWhiteFemales38+YrsExceededMeasure MetMeasure ApproachingMeasure SomeProgress NotMet NotMeasured 7,6 5 4 3 2,1 NA

Prouram successes Prouram Challenues- Backpacking #2 appears to be solidly achieving what - The data collection process seems to have beenthe staff set-out to achieve in the logic model. problematic per notes at the bottom of the programParticipants reported significantly high satisfaction description file. lt appears program leader &with their leisure experience, as weil as reported evaluator to program participant ratios were notfeeling extremely physically and emotionally safe optimal to allow for MBO data collection during theduring the Backpacking #2 experience. program. Some data appears to have been collected by e-mail after the program, which can cause some- An extremely high proportion, nearing 100%, of \"Good 'Ole Days\" validity issues.program participants reported successfully setting,monitoring, and accomplishing their personal goal(s) - The limited program description makes it difficult tofor program participation. understand the content and participant experience of this program.- Capitalizing on teachable moments related to theLeave No Trace principles assisted in improving senseof care about nature by program participants as theprogram persisted.- Several participants reported a program strength wasthe ability to use available equipment, so that theycould \"try before they buy.\"-Program participants reported being highly impressedat the quality of technical knowledge and outdoorleadership skills of the program leaders.Management Discussion & Decision-Makinu- Consider examining human resources planning for the backpacking programs and consider working with Volun­teer Services to create a Backpacking #2/Red River Gorge Program Evaluation Observer position. Consider yourstaffing plan for the backpacking series and improving your ratio of program leaders to program participants,which may increase your personnel budget unless you can work through Volunteer Services.- Consider rewriting the program description by separating it into four separate program descriptions (i.e., TryBackpacking, Backpacking #1, Backpacking #2, Red River Gorge).- Once the program description is rewritten, consider updating the short-term outcomes to be measured in thelogic model.- Consider changing Q uestion #3 for measuring emotional safety on the Adult Participant Survey (APS). For Emo­tional Safety, consider eliminating the current question from the Adult Participant Survey, and updating the instru­ment with a seven item scale for emotional safety. Also, Program Evaluator Observation Guide & lncident and Ac­cident Reports would be useful data sources for emotional safety.- Consider changing Q uestion #13 & #14 to better measure Short-Term Outcome #11. The MBO tool addressesSTO #11, so you may consider eliminating Q uestions #13 and #14 from the Adult Participant Survey.- Short-Term Outcome (STO) #12 was to be measured by the Adult Participant Survey per the Backpacking #2Logic Model. No item on the APS measured STO #12. Consider striking APS as a data source for STO #12, espe­cially since the MBO tool assesses STO #12.- After making any changes to the Year #3 logic model, set performance measures for relevant short-term out­comes.- Consider encouraging program registrants to complete the LNT Online Awareness Course before programpartic­ipation, as it may catalyze the teachable moments to increase sense of care about nature:https://1nt.org/I earn/onI ine-awareness-course.- Consider getting LNT pack tags from LNT and give to participants at the trailhead on Day #1 to use as a transferof training too1: https://1nt.org/shop/produet/authority-resource-technique-art-reference-card -�� - DRIVEN • • • • Strataa1c llC • • • •