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A GIFT OF GIVING
| A Gift of Giving is a community service learning project provided by Camp Fire USA. This program provides 6-17 year old students with the opportunity to learn about their ability to change it for the better. A Gift of Giving serves students from the 76707 area which includes schools such as Brazos Middle School, Waco Charter Elementary and Provident heights Elementary just to name a few. Students will develop leadership and team work skills and a greater empathy for their neighbors by identifying community needs and choosing a service project. Our projects this year have been centered around school beautification, community building and environmental conservation efforts by the youth served this year. Students may choose any variety of projects as long as it assists the community where it is deficient. Afterwards the youth will reflect on the meaning derived from each service experience. Learning has never been more fun with Camp Fire USA! |
| Service-Learning Research Research findings report that youths, adults, and communities benefit in specific ways from service-learning. Youth Outcomes- Higher grade point averages. Increased self-esteem. Stronger goal orientation. Positive connections to community. Enhanced learning. Adult/Teacher Outcomes- Adults more connected to youths. Teachers enjoy their jobs more. Increase in positive behaviors among youths. Community Outcomes- Community challenges addressed. More connections between schools and agencies that serve youth. Positive school and community climate. Service-learning can work with all students, challenging their abilities individually, empowering them to take responsibility for their learning and for the health of their communities - thereby increasing youths' sense of self-efficacy. *Getting Started in Service-Learning an elementary through high school handbook-National Youth Leadership Council Press- St. Paul- 2005* |
