@article {7544, title = {More effective professional development can help 4-H volunteers address need for youth scientific literacy}, journal = {California Agriculture}, volume = {67}, year = {2013}, abstract = {

Professional development models that involve communities of practice have been shown to be effective to help meet the professional development needs of 4-H volunteers who implement science programming with youth.

}, url = {https://escholarship.org/uc/item/4n40k4vn}, author = {Martin H. Smith and Lynn Schmitt-McQuitty} } @article {7621, title = {Beyond evaluation: Findings from the California 4-H camp study}, year = {2007}, note = {

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Report describes the findings from a two year study. Using a framework of positive youth development supports and opportunities (Connell \& Gambone, 2002), the study explored whether young people, both teens and campers, experienced supportive relationships, safety, youth involvement and skill building at camp. The study also explored components of environmental stewardshhip at 4-H camp. Focus groups were conducted with campers, teen staff and adults. Findings revealed that there was significant change in camper\&$\#$39;s responsed of certain supports and opportunities in the two camps that implemented their improvement plans. Based on the findings, the report provides suggestions for making change, including a sample camp improvement action plan.

}, url = {https://4h.ucanr.edu/files/4427.pdf}, author = {Lynn Schmitt-McQuitty and California 4-H Camp Evaluation Team} } @booklet {6947, title = {The development and evaluation of experiential learning workshops for 4-H volunteers}, year = {2007}, author = {Richard P. Enfield and Lynn Schmitt-McQuitty and Martin H. Smith} }