Annual Reporting and Evaluation
Annual Work Accomplishments Report
Upon completion of the program, each NPS site must prepare a YCC Work Accomplishments Report and submit it to the Regional Youth Programs Coordinator as part of the annual reporting requirements from the WASO Youth and Young Adult Programs Office.
Annual NPS Report
Each region should incorporate the accomplishments report into the annual youth and young adult programs report that gets sent to the Washington Office comprised of consolidated information from the site-level Work Accomplishments Report.The report consists of data obtained from the YCC Work Accomplishments Report, payroll records, accounting records, and a narrative that highlights program accomplishments and challenges.The following information should be included from the data available:
- Dollar amounts expended at various locations.
- Cost per YCC member.
- Cost-benefit ratio.
- YCC members, staff, program direction and other costs associated with the program, which are recorded on payroll documents.
- Types of projects as listed on the YCC work accomplishments report.
- Total number of applications received, and medical history forms received.
The narrative should consist of project descriptions (with pictures of the youth engaged in the program, youth reactions to the program, and ideas for improvement of any aspects of the program). Photos should include photo credit and consent for release and show youth involved in work, learning, or recreation. Regional reports should include the total number of applicants who applied for the YCC program in the respective region for that given fiscal year and should also note the total number of YCC members who participated in the program for the region.The need to note what was accomplished during the program cannot be overemphasized. This information is used for data requests from Congress and to support the continuation of the program (see Communicating the Value of the YCC Program). Email the WASO Youth and Young Adult Programs Office with questions.
Upon completion of the program, the YCC supervisor must ensure each YCC member receives a program evaluation, which may be adapted from the standard YCC member program evaluation form. The evaluation provides feedback to the YCC member on their performance, provides the YCC member with a work reference when applying for other positions, and aids in the selection of Youth Leaders in the future.
YCC Program Feedback
Once the program season has been completed, the YCC supervisor should provide each YCC member with a YCC program feedback form for completion. The feedback received will inform future program planning at the site, region, and WASO level.
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Last updated: August 20, 2025