HLTH 644 CAMP ASSESSMENT ASSIGNMENT
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Program evaluation is an important component of public health. The Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC) state that “Evaluation encourages us to examine the operations of a
program, including which activities take place, who conducts the activities, and who is reached
as a result. In addition, evaluation will show how faithfully the program adheres to
implementation protocols. Through program evaluation, we can determine whether activities are
implemented as planned and identify program strengths, weaknesses, and areas for
improvement.” 1
Summer camps are a practical way to help overweight and obese children feel normal and better
learn to manage their weight. However, some camps are better equipped to meet the multi-
faceted needs of an obese child than others. In this assignment, you will assume the role of a
public health professional in conducting an assessment of a summer camp for children.
During Module/Week 2, you will use an instructor-provided assessment tool to evaluate the
effectiveness of a summer camp program in meeting the physical, psychological, and intellectual
needs of overweight/obese children. Your evaluation should include substantive remarks
regarding program details and recommendations for improvement. You will then compare your
findings to a peer-reviewed article that studied the effects of a summer camp on improving
weight loss and self-esteem in obese children.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Complete a program evaluation of Camp Pocono Trails
Access the Camp Pocono Trails website (https://www.camppoconotrails.com/) and
use the instructor-provided Camp Assessment Tool to evaluate the camp.
When using the Camp Assessment Tool, open the file in Excel and use the drop-down
menus to provide responses and scores for each assessment criteria. In the Evaluator’s
Comments column, include sufficient detail to provide context and justification for
your response and score selections. In the Areas of Strength / Recommendations for
Improvement column, provide either a short summary of how the camp is meeting or
exceeding expectations or an actionable improvement recommendation for each area
where the camp received a low score.
This portion of the assignment must be uploaded to Canvas as an Excel file. It is best
if the file is saved directly to your desktop, not uploaded from a cloud file or Google
Docs.
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2. Write an essay comparing Camp Pocono Trails to Kamp K’anna
Read the article on Kamp K’anna, “An Innovative Summer Camp Program Improves
Self-Esteem in Obese Children” 2
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(https://journals.lww.com/jpgn/fulltext/2009/10000/An_Innovative_Summer_Camp_Program_I
mproves_Weight.21.aspx)
Write an Evaluation Summary. Select 3 assessment criteria from the assessment tool
(e.g., nutrition education, physical activity, goal setting) and compare/contrast your
findings from Camp Pocono Trails to the Wong et al. article describing Kamp
K’aana. Comment on whether or not one camp’s approach seems better than the other
and provide a brief conclusion paragraph summarizing the strengths/weaknesses of
each camp. Your essay should be 400-550 words in length and should follow AMA
formatting.