Youth in the USA - Framework for Growing Up in the U.S.

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ence Club. Finally, students can form clubs within their respective sports, band, drama, etc. teams as well.

Summer Camps and study abroad trips are similarly of - ten dependent on a youth’s income background, though there are often scholarships available as well. Wealthier schools typically have the resources required to organize trips abroad, but typically trips abroad are organized by private organizations. Social Services Almost all high schools in the United States offer at least one social service to students. Approximately 20 % of these youth nationwide received at least one social ser - vice during their time in school. Typically, low-income, high-poverty, schools were more likely than higher in - come schools to offer students at least one social ser - vice because of the higher incidence of socio-economic challenges. Further, larger schools were more likely than

School Holidays Like most aspects of general education in the U.S., each state decides when students will have their holidays. So, while the school calendar dates in the United States can be somewhat similar such as Summer or Christmas break, many states celebrate completely different days, such as schools in the north celebrating Columbus/Indi- genous People’s Day or schools in the south celebrating Mardi Gras Holidays. The activities that youth engage in during these holidays vary tremendously and are often dependent on the socio-economic background of their family. Some students go on family trips and vacations, while other students are doing overtime at work. Further,

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