Cause and Effect Essay

Positive Impact of Recreational Programs on Youth

Natasha DosSantos
7322076
October 14, 2015

Cause and Effect Essay

Impact of Recreational Programs on Youth
Introduction:
Attention-Getting Statement: In 1991, there were 1.9 million adolescents between
the ages of 15 and 19, equaling 6.8% of the Canadian popular who were at risk.
This number continues to grow as do the importance of finding ways to support
young adolescence growing up in society.
General mention of 3 or 4 supporting ideas:
Recreational programs:
o Increase the likelihood of positive social interactions
o Fewer delinquent behaviours
o Greater sense of equality within the community through
participation
Clear thesis statement:
The purpose of this paper is to discuss the positive impact recreational programs
have on youth within the community through increasing the likelihood of positive
social interactions, causing fewer delinquent behaviours and creating a greater
sense of equality within the community.
First Body Paragraph: Positive Social Interactions
Topic Sentence: Youth having access to recreational programs within the
community encourages positive social interactions.
Generation of media=need more support
Appropriate adult involvement and guidance (autonomy, achievement,
relationships, morals, etc.)
Opportunity to develop their own independence through opportunities
Learn how to negotiate with peers, resolve conflict, teamwork
Second Body Paragraph: Fewer Delinquent Behaviours
Topic Sentence: Recreational programs play an important role in causing fewer
delinquent behaviours in youth.
recreational activities in an area that is most congested allows children
access to play in a natural and spontaneous matter.
40% free time 82 minutes a day being unsupervised encouraged to
engage in positive recreational experiences
more than 70,00 youth found guilty in the courts every year

Third Body Paragraph: Greater Sense of Equality

Topic Sentence: Lastly, recreational programs provide opportunities to a variety
of individuals creating a greater sense of equality and belonging with the
community.
community-based programming
mixture of races and genders
opportunities for all who may not be able to otherwise afford recreational
activites which require money (i.e. hockey, soccer, etc.)
Conclusion:
Topic Sentence: Overall the development of recreational programs provided for
youth greatly impacts their social development, their choice of delinquent
behaviours and creating a sense of equality and belonging in the community.
Sentence(s) outlining what the reader has learned:
Youth are provided with a positive social environment to grow as an
individual and with their peers with the guidance of an appropriate adult
role model for guidance and support along the way.
The youth provided with a greater sense of belonging and education are
more aware of their surroundings and their importance to have a positive
role in their community.
There is equal access for all youth to feel the ability to join activities,
become independent and feel needed.
Memorable Statement
Youth are the people of the future and require the guidance and support
from the community to assist them in their challenges of growing up in an
ever changing society.
References: in APA Conestoga Format (min. 2)
Barnes, S. (2011). The importance of accessible community recreation services;
findings from the St. James town multicultural youth photovoice project.
Wellesley Institute, 1-3.
Caldwell, L.L., Witt, P.A. (2010). The Rational for services for youth: an evidence
based approach. National Recreation and Park Association, 3-55.
Khan, B. (2012). Impact of after-school programs on rural youth: a case study of
fusion youth centre. Journal of Recreation, 1-101.