Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation Teen Program Survey

The Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation Department would like your input on the impact and efficacy of the LO Teen Lounge and its Teen Programs. To participate, please complete this confidential survey and provide your input. Thank you for your continued support in Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation!

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* 1. Which LO Parks & Recreation teen program(s) have you participated in? (Please check all that apply)

Teen Lounge or After School Activity Program (ASAP)

Teen Lounge Event (Friday night events, field trips, etc)

Youth Action Council Member

Youth Action Council Events (Covers for Kids, Outside The Art Room, Flag Football, Storytime, etc)

Jr. Camp Counselor Program

Counselor In Training Program

Teen Service Corps

Teen Lounge Volunteer

Teen Lounge Employee (while in high school)

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* 2. Please indicate the duration of your participation. (Please click one)

0-1 year

1-2 years

2-3 years

4 or more years

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* 3. Did participation in these activities positively impact your experience of the Lake Oswego community as a whole?

Yes

If no, please explain

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* 4. Did participation in these activities positively impact your personal growth?

Yes

If no, please explain

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* 5. The Teen Program within Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation began 15 years ago using the 40 Developmental Assets as a foundation for programming. LOPR has identified 23 of those assets to assess current and future programming success. In your opinion, did your participation in these activities help you develop the assets listed below? (Check all that apply)

You receive support from three or more non-parent adults

You perceive that adults in the community value youth

You are given useful roles in the community

You serve in the community one hour or more per week

You feel parents and other adults model positive, responsible behavior

You feel your friends model positive, responsible behavior

You spend three or more hours per week participating in the arts (music, art, dance, etc)

You spend three or more hours per week participating in sports, clubs, organizations at school or in the community

You spend at least one hour doing homework every school day

You place high value on helping other people

You place high value on promoting equality and reducing inequalities

You act on your convictions and stand up for your beliefs

You tell the truth, even "when it is not easy"

You accept and take personal responsibility

You know how to plan ahead and make choices

You have empathy, sensitivity and friendship skills

You have knowledge of and comfort people of diverse backgrounds

You can resist negative peer pressure and dangerous situations

You seek to resolve conflict nonviolently

You feel you have control over "things that happen to you"

You have high or healthy self-esteem

You feel that your life "has a purpose"

You are optimistic about your personal future