This book presents the history of organized summer camps under the auspices of private owners, religious groups, and public agencies, as well as youth organizations. The book is divided into four major periods: the beginnings, 1861-1910; camping as a growing vital force, 1910-1918; the period of challenges, 1918-1945; and the period of acceptance,…

Reports 1987 camp staff salaries, based on survey of 500 randomly selected camps. Analyzes average weekly and seasonal salaries according to staff position and number of camps with position. Staff salaries are consistent nationally with private independent camps paying higher salaries for some positions than agency or church camps. (CS)

Describes one summer camp's plan for dealing with Lyme disease. Describes the disease and the deer tick. Recommends avoiding tick exposure through clothing, frequent examination, showers, and avoiding high grass and brushy areas, and using chemical insect repellents and chemicals to kill ticks in deer mouse nests. (DHP)

Tips for taking photographs for camp brochures and promotional materials include purchasing a quality camera with interchangeable lenses and a good flash, using appropriate film, experimenting with black-and-white pictures, practicing good technique when taking pictures, cropping photographs, ensuring adequate lighting, and taking lots of…

Guidelines are offered for positive camping experiences for poverty children and youth. There are sections on community organizations which can offer services for camp placement, recruitment of campers from among disadvantaged groups, and the orientation of new campers to camp (including such practical suggestions as the types of food and snacks…

Described pioneer camp life in the Soviet Union and a visit paid them by Scottish children. (RK)

Describes one summer camp's leadership groups, special programs for promising 13- and 14-year-old boys and girls, that teach outdoor and leadership skills, provide challenge and adventure, and screen campers for future jobs on the camp services staff. (SV)

Among 300 accredited resident camps surveyed, 44 percent had adults over age 64 as staff. Among 35 selected senior staff members, 20 were 65-70 years old, 6 were over 75, 18 had a bachelor's degree or higher, 12 had over 10 years experience, and 26 were paid staff. (SV)

Camp and outdoor education facilities operated by state Future Farmers of America associations should be made available to local school districts in an effort to broaden general education in "true to life" outdoor education. (Author)

A Jewish camp in Michigan hosted more than 300 Israeli teens during its 2002 camping season. American and Israeli campers lived in the same cabins so they could learn about each other's culture and develop friendships. To make the visitors welcome, informational brochures sent to Israeli families were translated into Hebrew, and area families…

Reports the responses of 1,176 resident and day camps, members of the American Camping Association. Includes 5 bar graphs that depict 1989 versus 1988 enrollment, enrollment as percentage of available space, client type, camp sponsorship, and camp type. (SV)

Describes the camping experience at Camp Rainbow (Arkansas), specifically designed for children with cancer and their siblings. Discusses the emotional impact of childhood cancer on patients, parents, and siblings, and suggests positive outcomes of camp participation. Includes eight references. (SV)

Describes the Iowa Girls' Leadership Camp, a program for girls aged 13 to 16. Reviews activities to enhance leadership potential through values clarification, cooperation and teamwork, trust and support among women, respect for others, responsibility, independence, and positive self-concept. (SV)

Suggests possible responses for summer camp operators facing insurance rate increases and other insurance industry changes. Examines areas of risk in summer camping and suggests general ways that camps can become more desirable to the insurance industry as "insurable groups." (TES)

More than four million children spent part of summer 1984 at a day or resident camp. The age, interests, and activities enjoyed by the child should be considered when choosing a camp. Advice about finding the right camp from meeting the director to refund policies are discussed. (MT)