Abstract
This study explores the impact of prior participation in summer care programs (SCPs) on children’s physical activity (PA) and social connections at the start (T1) and end (T2) of summer. Children aged 8–12 reported their attendance, PA, and social connections (T1: n = 100, T2: n = 77). T-tests and exponential random graph modeling were used to analyze data. Results showed that prior attendance didn’t significantly affect friend count or PA. New connections formed over time were more likely among children with similar PA levels. The study highlights SCPs’ role in integrating new children into social circles without preferential attachment.
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