Purple Feet Foundation
Donor Report | September 2014
thinc program 2014
Thirty one students from Harrisburg, Philadelphia, South Park (PA) and Prince George's County (MD) experienced this year's thinc program at Eastern University. This year marked the first time students returned for a second year. Ultimately, students will participate in the thinc program for three consecutive years leading into their start of high school.
Thank you! It was fun and a good experiment for me to see if I want to go to college. Now I know I really do want to go to college.
Key Findings
- Student camper index ratings for future expectations increased following their involvement during the thinc program, especially for those that had lower future expectations coming into the program.
- Those less familiar with those who have exciting jobs, as well as those that scored lower on an index of school engagement during the 2013-14 school year also showed more positive change on the index rating for future engagement.
- Those attending for the second consecutive year showed more positive change on the index rating for future engagement.
Einstein Hour
It was fun and we got to think out of the box. And we get to try our best and have a great time.
Cape May
I was never at a beach and seeing the ocean was a nice experience.
Music Can Move Us
My favorite session was when we were with Dr. Lodge and his music.
Activities We Loved!
Top seven activities in which all students participated.
- Movie Night
- Swimming
- Cape May
- Cabrini College
- Barnes and Noble
- thinc Club
- Einstein Hour
thinc-ing differently
These statements about feelings and expectations saw significant increases.
- I expect that people will respect me for the job I do (13% increase).
- I am a good decision maker (11% increase).
- Others listen to my ideas (9% increase).
Thank you very much for allowing me and some more friends to come back to PFF and have another great week of my life. Can you help us extend it to 3 weeks or a month?
Fishing
I like fishing because it's very fun and you get to go with your friends.
Culinary Arts
My favorite activity was culinary arts because we learned how to cook.
VU Nursing Lab
I want to be a nurse when I get older and I think it gave me an idea of what it would be like.
From the suggestion box...
- Make the thinc program a month long
- Wake up later
- Swim more
- Have the donors send some of their kids with us