Building Youth Resilience Through Adventure-Based Learning
Abstract
To build resilience skills among Salt Lake County youth, Utah State University (USU) Extension - Salt Lake County partnered with the Utah National Guard to host a daylong camp at Camp Williams called Resilience Education Adventures for Life (REAL) Day. REAL Day included both experiential classroom learning and outdoor activities, such as positive risk-taking activities like rappelling and obstacle courses. Survey results from 84 youth participants (n = 84) showed increases in self-reported skills and attitudes related to resilience, including confidence, a growth mindset, and stress management.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Outdoor and Experiential Education
Youth Development and Social Support
Resilience and Mental Health
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Outcomes and Impact Quarterly
- Volume
- 6
- Issue
- 1
- Publication date
- 28 February 2026
- Language
- EN