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Lebenger, Seymour S. – Camping Magazine, 1997
Strategies for risk assessment and accident prevention include supervising unstructured camper time; assessing games for potential dangers; examining facilities and special programs, including reviewing and evaluating safety and accident reports; and increasing staff awareness by discussing accidents at weekly staff meetings and generating ideas…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Accidents, Camping, Facilities
Thurber, Christopher A. – Camping Magazine, 2002
Effective camps share seven habits that are essential elements of success: internal leadership development, explicit expectations for staff, ample camper preparation, personal relationships, supervisors-in-residence, two-way communication flow, and commitment to self-improvement. Three key outcomes for directors, staff, and campers resulting from…
Descriptors: Camping, Feedback, Interpersonal Relationship, Leadership Training
Powell, Gwynn M. – Camping Magazine, 2003
The features of positive youth development settings, identified in recent research, are applied to camp program planning, staff selection, and comprehensive program evaluation. A web-like model of positive features of the program's organizational and social environment provides a systemic viewpoint. (TD)
Descriptors: Camping, Caregiver Child Relationship, Child Development, Leadership Qualities
Sugerman, Deborah A. – Camping Magazine, 1989
Suggests techniques for camp directors to help older adults enjoy adventure camping. Discusses sociological and psychological changes accompanying aging. Emphasizes outdoor group activities as ways of helping older adults adjust to aging. Offers tips for adventure program development, staff development, and program evaluation. (TES)
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Aging (Individuals), Camping, Emotional Adjustment
Baker, C. Woodson, III – Camping Magazine, 1976
Methods must be looked at to implement the objectives of summer camp all year long if we are truly convinced of the impact camp can have in exposing children to their outdoor heritage, challenging their imaginations, and developing their minds and bodies. Every camp or outdoor program differs in content, method, and approach, though all are…
Descriptors: Adults, Adventure Education, Camping, Exceptional Persons