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Umstead, Elizabeth C. – North Carolina Journal of Outdoor Education, 1980
Previews the 1980 National Day Camp Symposium and discusses influences of the 1980s on day camps. Also discusses precamp planning, the camp season, and postcamp activities. Available from: Center for Environmental, Camping and Outdoor Education; University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Pine Lake Field Campus; 4016 Blumenthal Road; Greensboro,…
Descriptors: Day Camp Programs, Outdoor Education, Program Content, Program Development
Edwards, John A. – Camping Magazine, 1987
Reviews child developmental stages proposed by Piaget and Erikson. Suggests camping can provide a relief valve for children pressured by society to grow up too quickly. Recommends evaluation of three program areas--readiness of child for camp, appropriateness of camp activities for age group; design of camp schedule to reduce stress. (LFL)
Descriptors: Behavior Standards, Camping, Childhood Needs, Coping
