Youth Programs & Services in Oak Harbor
Public Opinion Survey
The City of Oak Harbor has commissioned Big Brothers Big Sisters of Island County to survey our community regarding youth services. The 2000 Census documents the population of Oak Harbor being right at 20k people, and a full 25% of that population is in the 0-18 year old range. We are interested in your opinions on current services to youth in our community and would appreciate your participation in this survey which may help shape future activities, programs, and services offerings. The survey should take approximately ten minutes to complete. Thank you for participating.
1.
Do you have children living in your home?
Yes
No*
* Even if you have no children living in your household, please continue with the survey.
2.
Please indicate below any programs or services that youth in your household have participated in, and with what frequency.
Once or twice a week
Once or twice a month
Once or twice a year
Never
Extra-curricular activity associated with school
Community Program
Organized sports league
Tutoring
Volunteering in some way
Leadership opportunity
Church group
Military / MWR Program
3.
Are there other services or programs you would like to add that is not mentioned in the above question?
4.
What are the main reasons in your choice of youth activity, service or program?
Availability
No
Yes
The Specific Program / Service
No
Yes
Convenience
No
Yes
Quality of the Program
No
Yes
Site / Location
No
Yes
Timing
No
Yes
Value for the Price
No
Yes
Free Service
No
Yes
Learning Experience
No
Yes
5.
Do you think additional activities and services should be made available during the following time frames for the youth youth in our community?
After-School
No
Yes
Before-School
No
Yes
Weekends
No
Yes
During the Summer
No
Yes
During the School-Year
No
Yes
6.
Are there other time frames that you would like to mention that is not mentioned in the above question?
7.
Please rate the presence of the following programs in our community – with one being the least available and five being the most available.
1
2
3
4
5
Extra-curricular activity associated with school
Community Programs
Organized sports league
Tutoring
Volunteering in some way
Leadership opportunity
Church group
Military / MWR Program
8.
Research has shown that youth programs and services leades to increased youth connections, positive before and after-school activities, supportive adults, skills for the future, the prevention of crime, and an overall healthier community for youth. How satisfied are you with the existing quantity and quality of youth services available for the following age groups in Oak Harbor?
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Ages 0-4
Ages 5-9
Ages 10-13
Ages 14-18
9.
How did become aware of the availability of youth services in Oak Harbor?
No
Yes
Newspaper
School Communication
Website
A group you belong to
During the School-Year
10.
Are there other sources of information that you would like to mention that is not mentioned in the above question?
11.
How do youth services in Oak Harbor compare to other towns you have lived in?
Many more services than other towns I know
About the same as other towns
A little less than other town I know
Significantly less than other towns
12.
Are there youth services in other communities that you have experienced in another area that you would like to see made available here?
Results from a recent Oak Harbor Parks and Recreation survey and results of a survey conducted among local Oak Harbor community service providers indicate a need for a local Community Center in which indoor activities could be offered along with youth and other community activities.
No
Yes
13.
Do you think that our community would benefit from having a facility like this?
14.
The quantity and quality of youth support services provided has a direct relationship to funding levels. Listed below are some ideas of how youth programs, services, activities, and/or a community facility might be funded. Please indicate your preference and ideas to consider.
No
Yes
indifferent
User Fees
Property Tax
Sales Tax
15.
Are there other sources of funding that you would like to suggest that are not included in the above question?
16.
How many in your household? Please indicate the number of people in each age group.
Under 5
6 to 13
14 to 18
19 to 24
25 to 34
35 to 44
45 to 54
55 to 64
65+
17.
Please indicate the following.
Are you the head of the household?
No
Yes
Is this a single-parent household?
No
Yes
Are you a grandparent raising grandchildren?
No
Yes
Have you lived in our community for more than two years?
No
Yes
Are you employed by NAS Whidbey Island?
No
Yes
Are you retired?
No
Yes
Do you rent your home?
No
Yes
Do you own your home?
No
Yes
18.
Additional Comments and suggestions