This study of the Windsor Aquatic Club (WAC) was undertaken to investigate the following problems and questions: (a) identification of goals; (b) conflict in the interface of age class and school class swimming, as well as the interface of municipal, regional, provincial, federal, and international organizations; (c) identification of task,…

The author examines the psychological effects of winning and losing on children and discusses ways to reduce the emphasis on winning in youth sports programs. (MJB)

Motivational styles (with emphasis on incentives), value clarification, the process of valuing, value attribution, and incentive programs are discussed with relevance to youth leaders. It is noted that a planned program focusing on the development of personal value systems among youth is a major asset for any social group. (SH)

This booklet discusses the importance of a community-wide approach to asset building, exploring how individuals, organizations, and communities can collaborate to build developmental assets. Principles to guide community asset-building efforts include: strengths versus risks or deficits, relationships versus programs, engagement with youth versus…

Along with instruction of vocational agricultural classes and programs of occupational experience, youth organizations such as FFA comprise a vital component of local agricultural education programs. The article is written especially for new agricultural education instructors with no previous background in FFA and includes self-help suggestions.…

Account of a 4-H photography project among Mexican American youth in the inner city of St. Paul, Minnesota, directed to dropouts and other problem youth. (Authors/JB)

Describes the variety of Japanese youth programs which provide the opportunity for activities outside the realm of academic affairs for urban youth. (AN)

Operating under Federal, state, and local funds, this Cooperative Extension Project serves urban and suburban youth in Flint, Michigan, and elsewhere in Genesee County. Two photos. (LY)

The Malawi Young Pioneers are a cadre of dedicated young people who will act as a spearhead of rural development throughout the country. (MF)

Describes a Wisconsin program which is aimed at delinquency prevention. Discusses program development, components, and theory; and the requirements of leadership, volunteers, and youth involvement. Journal available from National Office for Social Responsibility, 208 North Washington, Alexandria, VA 22314. (CT)

Notes that community youth development is a challenging approach to youth work that focuses on the incorporation of new values at the practice, management, and community levels. Explores the implementation of a community youth development approach within the context of learning organization theory, and describes experiences of three youth-focused…

Data on youth apprenticeship from 23 Georgia school districts identified progress to date in enrollment and school- and work-based components. More career guidance and exploration, integrated and occupationally valid curricula, and employer involvement were recommended. (SK)

Delphi panels completing questionnaires included 32 parents of 4-H students, 16 extension beef specialists, 21 4-H field specialists, and 21 industry representatives. They identified 31 subject-matter and 30 life-skill topics useful for 4-H manuals. Emerging topics included consumer and environmental concerns. (SK)

Describes the evaluation training method developed by the San Francisco, California Youth in Focus program and presents three case studies illustrating this organization's approach to bringing youth and community development together. (SLD)

Describes the Youth Development Learning Network's extended evaluation, a collaboration of funders, program administrators, youth workers, and evaluators, that illustrates the process of building capacity for youth and youth workers. (SLD)