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Peer reviewedLong, Amy E. – Journal of Experiential Education, 2001
A study explored the influence of experiential adventure activities on nine girls with emotional and behavioral disorders at a residential wilderness camp. New members found the activities exciting, but did not relate them to treatment. Established members began to see connections to treatment issues. Advanced members understood the relevance of…
Descriptors: Adolescent Attitudes, Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Attitude Change
O'Brien, Laurie J.; And Others – Camping Magazine, 1995
Stresses the importance of communicating to parents how camping meets the developmental needs of youth through encouraging positive social interaction with adults and peers, providing a structured environment, promoting physical activity, encouraging creativity, empowering campers to achieve success, providing meaningful participation in the camp…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Camping, Child Development, Childhood Needs
Stone, James C. – Camping Magazine, 1986
Describes study of 837 campers aged 8-13 at 1 day and 5 residential camps, 546 parents, and 274 counselors to document effect of camp experiences on group-living/interpersonal skills, prosocial outlook, outdoor living skills, personal enjoyment, and environmental appreciation/understanding. Three figures show survey results, four photographs of…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Behavior Change, Camping, Counselor Attitudes
Peer reviewedRiggins, Ronald D. – Journal of Environmental Education, 1986
Reviews the literature and identifies and explores five characteristics shown to exist in both the adventure-based learning environment and effective traditional classroom settings. Discusses small learning group size, cooperative learning environments, communication of high expectations for students, building on student success, creating a…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Class Organization, Class Size, Classroom Environment
Charleston, G. Mike – 1987
This report presented results of longitudinal evaluation of Indian Youth Leadership Conference summer camps which provide 8- to 10-day sessions of physical activities and action-oriented problem-solving situations for male and female junior high aged Indian students aimed at developing skills and motivation. The evaluation provided information…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Education, American Indians, Camping
Koss, Larry; Ketcham, Michael – 1980
A camp program is described which reflects the Young Men's Christian Association's traditional commitment to the development of the whole person, introducing the development of a "wellness" lifestyle. A wellness lifestyle is described as one that involves living fully and abundantly while recognizing and assuming responsibility for one's…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Camping, Children, Counselors
Koss, Larry; Ketcham, Michael – 1980
Prepared as a guide for summer camp administrators, this manual and this wellness program are built upon six principal concepts: enjoying fitness; eating well; taking care of oneself; enjoying life; relating to others; and being part of the world. Wellness is described as serving to awaken one's awareness to lifestyle norms and practices that…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Change Strategies, Concept Formation, Day Camp Programs
Download full textHall, McClellan – 1987
The Indian Youth Leadership Program and the Indian Youth Leadership Camp (IYLC) were created in 1981 in response to the need to develop specific skills in Indian youth who will assume leadership positions in the future at the family, school, community, tribal, and national level. Patterned after the National Youth Leadership Camp, the IYLC emerged…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Education, American Indians, Camping
