HLTH 644 - Camp Assessment .xlsx

Program Asse Program Name Evaluator Name Katie Tadlock Date Evaluated: 1/25/2024 Assessment Criteria PHYSICAL NEEDS Physical Activity Yes 5 Yes 4 Yes 3 Yes 5 Nutrition / Meals Camp Pocono Trails Response (select from drop- down menu) Score (select from drop-down menu) Does the camp include daily structured physical activity? If yes, describe how activity is included. Does the camp use strategies to avoid injury and work with individual campers' fitness abilities? Does the camp track fitness progress? If yes, indicate how progress is measured. Does the camp meet nationally recommended physical activity guidelines for children 6-17? (at least 60 min of moderate-vigorous physical activity daily)

Yes 5 Yes 5 Yes 5 Yes 5 Yes 5 Body Composition No 3 No 3 Managing Comorbidities Yes 4 Do provided meals emphasize variety and balance to meet macronutrient and micronutrient needs? Are meal options provided for children with food allergies or cultural/religious dietary practices? Does the camp have a Registered Dietician and/or other staff trained in nutrition? Are meal plans based on nationally recommended guidelines for healthy eating? Do daily meals provide an appropriate number of calories for each age group to support weight loss? Does the camp assess body composition for each child at the beginning of the program? If yes, indicate what method is used for measuring body composition. Does the camp assess body composition for each child at the end of the program? Does the camp website indicate their ability/capacity to manage the needs of obese children with medical comorbidities (diabetes, kidney disease, etc.)

No Medical Data and Staffing No 3 Yes 5 Is the camp ACA accredited? Yes 5 Physical Needs:Total Score 58 PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS Behavioral Modification Yes 5 Yes 5 Eating Habits Yes 5 Yes 4 Support and Accountability No 3 Does the camp website indicate if blood pressure measurements are periodically recorded for campers? Does the camp collect medical history records for each child? Does the camp website indicate if licensed medical professionals are on staff? Does the camp teach or emphasize behavioral modification? If yes, describe what techniques are used. Does the camp use journaling or similar practices to promote mindfulness? Does the camp help the campers identify disordered eating habits? Does the camp address the child's relationship with food (reward, punishment, comfort, etc.)? Does the camp have licensed counselors on staff?

Yes 5 Yes 5 Yes 5 Psychological Needs:Total Score 32 INTELLECTUAL NEEDS Yes 5 No 3 Yes 5 Intellectual Needs:Total Score 13 Does the camp incorporate parental involvement to create a healthy lifestyle at home? Does the camp use assessments to measure self-esteem of campers? Are any measures taken to reduce weight stigma (e.g., private rather than public body weight measurements) Does the camp provide nutrition education? If yes, describe any specific topics that are addressed on the website. Does the camp provide education on medical risks of comorbidities? Does the camp provide education on physical activity? If yes, please describe.

essment Tool Evaluator Comments Campers are weighed individually, in private, weekly. There are five scheduled activity periods a day. Those activities range from traditional sports (basketball, soccer, etc.) to new trends like Zumba or mixed martial arts. The website stated the envrionment is always non-threatening and stress-free, so it seems they use strategies to avoid injuries. The counselor to camper ratio is 1-4. There are also certified group fitness trainers that are able to adjust and modify certain movements to different skill levels. The camp is ACA accredited which ensures practices have been measured against national standards and go a step beyond a state's basic licensing requirements. Quantitative Scoring System Key (1 - 5) 5 - very high score; program excels in this criteria 4 - high score; program does well in this criteria but could improv 3 - intermediate score; program somewhat address this criteria bu 2 - low score; program is missing key elements of this criteria and 1 - very low score; program does not address this criteria --

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