Suggestions are made to parents of handicapped children concerning whether to send their child to summer camp, and how to find and evaluate appropriate camps. (KW)

Reviewed are some of the characteristics and benefits of camps for handicapped children. (KW)

Describes the personal reflections of a camp counselor on working with severely handicapped youngsters. (KS)

The Boy Scout World Bureau pamphlet is designed to assist Scouters who are interested in bringing Scouting to the handicapped boy. Procedures for introducing the handicapped to Scouting are outlined; and topics such as outdoor camping, activities, badges and uniform, service, and general principles are covered. (CD)

ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-SEVEN RESIDENT CAMPS IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA AND 77 DAY CAMPS IN THE UNITED STATES WHICH SERVE CHILDREN OR ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL, MENTAL, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL HANDICAPS ARE LISTED ALPHABETICALLY BY STATE. FOR EACH CAMP, INFORMATION ON TYPES OF THE HANDICAPPED WHO ARE ACCEPTED, SPECIFIC EXCLUSIONS, AGE RANGE, NUMBER…

Included are articles on the status of physical education for the retarded, the visually handicapped, the hearing impaired, and the emotionally disturbed. Concepts in research and demonstration needs in physical education and recreation for the physically handicapped are presented. Papers consider the status of recreation for the handicapped as…