Project Cornerstone May Monthly Assets
May 1st, 2023
May Monthly Asset | Youth Programs
Youth programs - which include sports, scouting, recreation, camps, after-school programs, and religious programs - can provide fulfulling experiences that help young people develop new skills and master challenges. They also provide a safe place for youth outside of school where they can be in contact with caring non-parent adults.
Research shows that the developmental asset of participation in youth programs results in increased self-esteem; better development of life skills, leadership skills, and public speaking abilities; fewer psychosocial problems such as loneliness, shyness, and hopelessness; decreased risk behaviors; and more thriving indicators.
