The Impact of Out of School Time Triathlon Camps on Perceived Competence, Interests in Exploration, and Responsibility among Youth Campers: A Pilot Study

Out of School Time triathlon camps can serve as a natural environment where campers engage in physical activity that helps them develop healthy relational skills and can provide positive, life-changing moments. Through triathlon, youth develop physical and social skills that promote positive, healthy behavior that extends into their daily lives. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of a five-day youth triathlon summer camp (held on a college campus) on perceived competence, interest in exploration, and responsibility. Posttest scores reveal improvement in all outcomes.