Community Inventory
The greatest competition for Y.O.P.P. happens to also be HHC's largest competitor. House In the Woods camp caters to the same demographic of youth that HHC targets (disadvantaged youth from low income neighborhoods). House In the Woods Camp offers many similar programs to those offered by HHC. However, they have already established an outdoor education program called, the Outdoor Education Center. In addition to already offering this program they have in 2011 hired a full time Outdoor Education Coordinator.
For Y.O.P.P. this creates a new set of challenges. Assuming OEC has already gathered data on past campers and programs they have the data, tools and manpower to create a very sound program. This emphasizes the need for Y.O.P.P. to maintain high standards. Staying true to core values and goals is essential to the success of the program, in addition training and ensuring that staff needs are met are top priorities. One edge that Y.O.P.P. carries over OEC is their partnership with the Keshwauketoe Nature Conservancy; through this partnership Y.O.P.P. is able to carry the message of HHC and establish a stronger presence within the community.
Below is the link that will take you to the research we conducted to better understand and identify our participants.
For Y.O.P.P. this creates a new set of challenges. Assuming OEC has already gathered data on past campers and programs they have the data, tools and manpower to create a very sound program. This emphasizes the need for Y.O.P.P. to maintain high standards. Staying true to core values and goals is essential to the success of the program, in addition training and ensuring that staff needs are met are top priorities. One edge that Y.O.P.P. carries over OEC is their partnership with the Keshwauketoe Nature Conservancy; through this partnership Y.O.P.P. is able to carry the message of HHC and establish a stronger presence within the community.
Below is the link that will take you to the research we conducted to better understand and identify our participants.