2021 Post-Expedition Reflections

for KIDS on the June 5-11 Desolation Canyon Expedition team

YOUTH POST-EXPEDITION SURVEY QUESTIONS - JUNE 5 DESOLATION CANYON EXPEDITION TEAM

Thank you for your honest feedback. The responses you share below will help us to evaluate the work we’re doing through GOALS river programs - identifying areas where we’re making the positive impacts we aim to, as well as areas where GOALS can grow.

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1. My river expedition made me feel CURIOUS.

I found myself wondering about things around me that drew my attention more than I typically might.

2. My river expedition made me feel COMFORTABLE IN THE WILDERNESS.

Being in wild places without cars, phones, or other conveniences feels less intimidating to me now.

3. My river expedition has encouraged me to GROW AS A PERSON.

I feel motivated to continue improving my mental and physical well-being.

4. My river expedition made me feel like a LEADER.

I noticed that people look to me for guidance - following my words and actions.

5. My river expedition made me feel like I HAVE GRIT.

This experience proved that when faced with a difficult challenge, I have the toughness needed to dig deep and succeed rather than get frustrated and give up.

6. My river expedition made me feel PHYSICALLY STRONG.

I have more faith in my ability to use my body to accomplish tasks that require strength.

7. My river expedition gave me a VOICE.

I now feel like I can speak up for the people or places who need my support - even if it might not be the "popular" or "easy" thing to do.

8. My river trip made me feel SELF-CONFIDENT.

I feel more self-reliant, capable of overcoming any reasonable challenge that comes my way.

9. My river trip brought out the "real me".

I am more self-aware - I recognize who I am and feel more prepared to share my true self with the world.

10. My river trip made me appreciate the wild places. that remain.

As a result of this experience, I am more likely to take actions that will protect and preserve wilderness areas that need my support.

11. My river trip made me feel more connected to other people.

The relationships that I developed with other the kids, leaders, and guides in my group felt strong, genuine, and valuable. I feel like I am part of a community.

12. During my GOALS expedition, I felt less STRESS than I am used to feeling.

My GOALS expedition helped me to understand some of the things that may cause me to feel stressed (comparisons to others and pressure to always succeed), then helped eliminate some of them.

13. During my GOALS expedition, I felt less ANXIETY than I am used to feeling.

My GOALS expedition taught me about some of the things that may cause me to feel anxiety (lack of control, fear of failure), then helped eliminate some of them.

14. During my GOALS expedition, I felt less DEPRESSION than I am used to feeling.

My GOALS expedition taught me about some things that may cause me to feel depressed (a lack of real connections and a sense of isolation), then helped eliminate some of them.

15. This is how I feel I changed as a result of my GOALS experience:

If you feel like a different person - in ways that are small or large - as a result of your GOALS river trip, please try to describe that change here.

16. These were my absolute favorite parts of my GOALS experience:

What parts of your river trip stand out as being the absolute best pieces? These could be specific moments, leaders/guides, activities, etc.

17. These are my suggestions for improvement:

If I could offer suggestions to make GOALS even better, here's what I would change:

18. Anything else?

If there is there anything you'd like to share with GOALS that hasn't already come up through your responses above, please share it here.

2021 Post-Expedition Reflections

for KIDS on the June 5-11 Desolation Canyon Expedition team

YOUTH POST-EXPEDITION SURVEY QUESTIONS - JUNE 5 DESOLATION CANYON EXPEDITION TEAM

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