
A variety of perspectives were assessed in developing a comprehensive program evaluation. These methods included 1) a post-test youth survey in paper- and-pencil format distributed in person during the last week of the program; 2) a post-test online survey for artists and counselors distributed via email during the last week of the program; 3) researcher conducted observations of art sessions occurring both first and last weeks of the program. Data collection takes place each summer and concludes in August.