This document discusses youth development and the important needs and elements that contribute to positive development. It outlines that youth development is a natural process that occurs through daily experiences and interactions, but is also an intentional process that provides opportunities, relationships, and support. Key needs of youth include physiological needs, safety, belonging, competence, independence, self-worth, and enjoyment. Positive youth development involves building competencies in health, personal skills, cognitive abilities, and citizenship through opportunities that foster belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity.