A quick recap of the 2013 thinc Program for our donors.

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thinc Program 2013
Donor Report

2. Thank you so much for your generosity this year in helping to make the
thinc Program an eye-opening experience for students from Harrisburg (PA),
Philadelphia (PA), and Prince George’s County (MD).
Every year of the thinc Program is
special in its own way, and this year
was no exception. The thing that really
stood out to us this year is the sheer power of collective kindness.
Friends from all over the world supported the program in so many
ways. From colleagues we worked with in Philadelphia to
professors at universities who recruited new volunteers, to friends of
friends (who are now PFF’s friends) who spent time sharing their talents with the kids, it was truly a
community effort.
We believe that the power of what we are all able to bring to
these students through the thinc Program can be life-changing.
It is because we believe so strongly in this idea, and because you believe so
strongly in us, that we have decided to expand the program in two very
significant ways. First, we will be bringing the students back together twice
throughout the school year to help monitor their progress and continue to
mentor them as they successfully navigate seventh grade. Second, we will
extend an invitation for next year’s thinc Program to this year’s attendees in
addition to accepting a new group of incoming seventh graders.
On the last night of this year’s program, we sat outside after the students had
gone to bed and reflected on our favorite memories of the week. Lots of
smiles. Much laughter. And an overwhelming feeling that we are truly lucky and tremendously blessed
to have people in our lives who are so generous with their kindness.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you again!
Martha and Lance Rougeux
Co-founders, Purple Feet Foundation
Thank you! Thinc 2013 was
awesome. It was better than
what I pictured.
Thank you and I love you
for bringing us to the camp.

3. The Amazing Race
was my favorite. It's my
favorite because we all had
to work together. Also we
all had specialties we
used in the race.
The hovercraft
because I never saw
anything like it.
My favorite session is
when we went to the nursing lab
at Villanova because I have two
sisters that have seizures.
I think Einstein Hour
was my favorite because you
learn new things about science
and you get to do experiments.
My favorite trip
was the Temple
Hospital because it showed
the danger with guns and
what happened with a
young boy.

4. Culinary Arts
Check out the full schedule at http://thinc2013.sched.org
Geocaching einstein hour thinc club
Hovercrafts
digital Design
Photography
Career Chats
Hot air balloons

5. I would like to say thank you and
you have made me want to keep
dreaming about what I want to
do...So again “Thank You.”
Villanova university
Barnes and Noble
temple university hospital
cabrini college valley forge

6. Evaluation Results
Camper index ratings in “My Feelings” increased
following involvement in the thinc Program.
For example, the statement “I am a good decision
maker” rose 8 points (or nearly half a point per
camper) during the week.
Camper index ratings in “My Expectations” increased
following involvement in the thinc Program.
For example, the statement “I expect that I will be
able to choose between a number of different jobs
some day” rose 4 points.
Campers with the lowest scores on the
“expectations” section during the pre-survey
showed the greatest gains.
Campers who stated that they knew someone in a
STEM field showed statistically significant gains in
the “My Feelings” section.
E.g., I like to learn new things. I am good at math.
I am good at science.
Top 5 Activities
1.Hovercraft
2.Einstein Hour
3.Amazing Race
4.Movie Night
5.Temple University Hospital
In a shocking development,
swimming was also very popular.
Our thorough analysis showed
that kids like ice cream.
Food and facilities
rated as excellent!