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Hi,
I used to work with afterschool providers and we had a difficult time finding participation outside of programs designed for elementary aged kids. I'd like to add that Middle and High school students can also have a variety of challenges that their younger siblings may not be facing. There are a lot of very fun activities competing for their time, athletics, friends, etc. But also some students are faced with the need to work in order to help their family pay bills, this is particularly true in the summer time. I don't really have any useful answer to your question, but knowing the barriers that can keep young people from participating in your programs can be a useful place to start.
Thanks,
- Len
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Teens are a difficult group to serve. Generally, they are allowed (in
varying degrees) more independence and are therefore a much more
transient group than younger kids. They tire and bore very easily. They
want to "know" but unless you grab them at the very beginning, they may
not stick with you long enough to "get" what it is you are trying to
impart... They are a difficult population!
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Hello,
I have a question for you all about the scope of the population you
serve
and the reaction you have from the community you serve. For example, at
ScienceWorks we serve families with very young children through our
PreSchool Family Network, we have preschool/Head Start field trips to
the
museum, our school program serves primarily grades K-5, we serve middle
school girls through an after school engineering program, teens
participate
as interns during the summer, we have adult functions (lectures, Brews
and
Boogie), and we serve older adults through a partnership with our local
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
There is a perception in our community that we do not serve middle
school
and high school students, although we do have the after school program
for
girls and the internship program for teens. I am curious about what
other
museums do to serve this population. I struggle with ScienceWorks
having to
be all things to all people.
So, I am curious what successful teen programs other museums offer?
Also,
if you have thoughts on this idea of a science center having to serve
EVERY
age group, I'd like to hear that too.
Thanks in advance for your replies.
--
Skoshi Wise
Director of Education
ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum
541.482.6767 ext. 226
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