We evaluated of activities of each of Bolder Option’s key stakeholder groups: youth, mentors, and parents. 167 youth matched between January 2010 and December 11. Bolder Options achieved a 67% success rate, defined as mentor/mentee pairs who were matched in 2010 and successfully completed the one-year program in 2010. After participation in the Bolder Options program, over 95% of youth indicated they had the tools they needed to be successful in life. Over 95% of youth also reported the achievement of personal goals while participating in the Bolder Options program. When asked about relationships with their mentors, over 95% of youth reported positive connections. Many youth (about 40%) continued to report connections with their mentors postgraduation. The majority of youth (over 85%) reported having positive and supportive networks. Furthermore, nearly 80% of youth reported engaging in healthy habits while participating in the Bolder Options program. At graduation, more than 80% of youth reported confidence in their ability to resist peer pressure for skipping class and teasing another student. Nearly 60% of youth reported participating in at least one volunteer activity. Nearly 50% of youth participated in at least one 5K race and nearly 15% participated in at least one bike event. Youth reported positive attitudes and high levels of self-efficacy in reading, math, academic success, and behaviors indicative of academic success. More than 95% of youth reported satisfaction with the Bolder Options program.

Serve 170 youth in the Twin Cities ( including 35 in Rochester)

10-14 Year old Youth

Twin Cities Metro Area and Rochester, MN