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Rawson, Harve E.; McIntosh, David – Camping Magazine, 1991
Determined the effects of a highly structured and intensive 10-day camp program incorporating behavior modification techniques on 111 boys and 16 girls, ages 6-12, with severe behavior problems. Results of pre- and posttesting indicate that brief, intensive, and specialized camping programs can significantly increase these children's self-esteem.…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Camping, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedMcKenzie, Thomas L. – Education and Treatment of Children, 1986
Behavioral strategies were used to teach exercise and weight control habits, and were combined with diet planning, nutrition education, and a strenuous physical education program in a residential summer camp, to successfully bring about a significant reduction in body fat and heart disease risk of obese boys, 8-18 years old. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Dietetics
