Logic+Model+-+Boy+Scouts+of+America



__Logic Model__
**Name of Program / Service /Project:** Boy Scouts of America Scoutreach Program

Developing character and leadership skills in boys from low-income families.
 * Construct:**

**The Mission:** The Mission of the Boy Scouts of America Scoutreach program is to train youth to become self sufficient adults by instilling values based on the Scout Oath and Law.

The program serves 1st - 5th grade males from low-income families.
 * The Customers:**

According to the National Center for Children in Poverty, 33% of children in Delaware live in low-income families. These children may not have the opportunities to partcipate in programs like Boy Scouts. Scoutreach is designed to reach these children and give them opportunities they may not otherwise have.
 * The Need:**

If children from low-income families participate in regular scouting activities (such as camping, den meetings, and community service), they will gain self-confidence and leadership skills.
 * The Theory of Change (If this is done, this will happen because…)**

The Boy Scouts of America Scoutreach program is determined to build a solid foundation for the future of the youth it serves. In ten years, the young men who participated in scoutreach will demonstrate a commitment to the scout values; such as strong morals, education, family, and community service.
 * The Vision of Success (In “x” years, We know we’ve succeeded because…)**

-Scout leaders for the boy scouts (at least 50% of them need to have been boy scouts themselves) - 40 Volunteers to each boy scout site (volunteers could include: parents, family members, community members, BSA Board Members) -Spaces for meeting (schools, churches, community centers, homes of volunteers or scout leaders) These is where den meeting and other social functions will be held. -Boy Scout Camps (2 weeks out of the summer- June and July) All scouts are eligible to attend. -Waivers for regular boy scout dues and camps are available to scouts that qualify.
 * Resources:**

-Outdoor activities: hiking, fishing, camping, boating, etc. offered at least one weekend per month (These will be taught by Scout leaders) -After-school den meetings (tutoring, games, socializations, sports, mentoring) offered once per week (These will be ran by volunteers and available scout leaders) -The Boy Scout Overnight Camp will be offered at least twice each year during the summer months of June and July. -Develop and implement a camp sponsorship program - these is offered to scouts that need financial assistance.
 * Activities:**

-**50 boys a month participate in an outdoor activities -100% of boys in Scoutreach attend at least one afterschool den meeting each month -At least 30 boys will receive sponsorships to attend weeklong summer camp
 * Outputs:

-The young men demonstrate a sense of responsibility and commitment to their community through an increase in community service. -The participants will show an improvement in school attendance and school achievement -The scouts and their families will develop greater family bonds
 * Outcomes:**

-Participants will be better prepared for adulthood and therefore be better, more educated future leaders and role models for the next generation
 * Impacts:**


 * A. Evaluation Questions and Indicators**

__Inputs/Resources__

How many scouts are going to be recruited? What camps are being used? How many leaders and volunteers do we have?

How much time and money was used?
 * 1) of scouts, # of leaders, # of volunteers, $ spent for program

__Activities__ What types and quantities of outdoor activities were offered? How often?

How often were the den meetings offered? How long did they last? What types of activities were done at the meetings?

How long did the summer camps last during the summer months? What activities were done during camp? Did the camp scholarship program receive adequate funding? How much?


 * 1) of outdoor activities, # of den meetings, $ raised for camp scholarship program

__Outputs (Products)__ Did the activities receive the desired participation?


 * 1) /% of participation in activities (outdoor activities, den meetings, summer camps)

__Outcomes__

Did the boy scouts increase their community service efforts?

Are the boy scouts doing better in school and attending more frequently?

Are the families more involved in the boy scouts lives?
 * 1) of community service activities, % of boys doing community service, attendance #'s, grades, test scores, amount of time family spends together

__Impact__ Do the scouts feel like they are more prepared for adulthood?


 * 1) of scouts and parents that felt like scouts were more prepared for adulthood