The Boys' & Girls' Brigade Works!
Proven Results: The Boys’ & Girls’ Brigade Outcome Measurements
Making a real difference in the lives of youth is a priority for the Boys’ & Girls’ Brigade. In an effort to quantify that difference in Brigade members’ lives, Brigade examines the relationships between program participation, school performance, health-risk behaviors, and more! Results show some inspiring findings:
Outcome: Brigaders will show an overall improvement in their character.
Target: 75%
Actual: 75%
Outcome: Brigaders will experience academic success.
Indicator 1: Brigaders have greater than a “C” average (>2.0 G.P.A.).
Target: 75%
Actual: 99%
Indicator2: Brigaders make the honor roll (>3.5 G.P.A.).
Target: 50%
Actual: 55%
Outcome: Brigaders participate in less health-risk behaviors.
Indicator 1: Brigaders do not use controlled substances.
National Actual: 78%
State Actual: 78%
Brigade Actual: 98%
Indicator 2: Brigaders do not consume alcohol.
National Actual: 55%
State Actual: 53%
Brigade Actual: 97%
Outcome: Brigaders have high self-esteem.
Indicator: Brigaders indicate they feel good or excellent about themselves.
Actual: 94%
Successful organizations use data to help all members meet and exceed expectations. Data is one basis for identifying areas of excellence, areas of need, alternative explanations for issues/problems, and possible strategies for improvement. Additional study results are expected to continue showing high value in Brigade membership for youth.
About Brigade Membership
- Over 800 Brigade members in 2007-2008
- Over 950 Onaway campers in 2007
- Over 350 adult volunteers served at Brigade in 2007-2008
- Over 350 adult volunteers served at Camp Onaway in 2007
- 51% of members are boys
- 49% of members are girls
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