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| Casey, Mary, II | 1 |
| Ewing, Dawn | 1 |
| Henderson, Karla | 1 |
| Jordan, Debra J. | 1 |
| Scanlin, Marge | 1 |
| Younger, Teresa | 1 |
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Scanlin, Marge – Camping Magazine, 2001
Surveys of 19 summer camps in the East and Midwest asked directors, staff, and campers to identify what camp was about. The highest ranking outcome for all three groups was social competence. The extent of agreement among the three groups' opinions varied widely across camps. Plans for a national study of youth development outcomes in camps are…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Camping, Child Development, Preadolescents
Jordan, Debra J. – Camping Magazine, 1996
A study examining the characteristics of adventure recreation experiences concluded that people who enjoy adventure recreation seek out increasingly challenging opportunities, not higher levels of risk. Another study found that instructor skills rank as the most important determinant for participation in nature-based programs, and women rank it…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Camping, Outdoor Activities, Program Attitudes
Bialeschki, M. Deborah; Younger, Teresa; Henderson, Karla; Ewing, Dawn; Casey, Mary, II – Camping Magazine, 2002
A camp serving the New York City area provides year-round support and educationally based experiences for economically disadvantaged children. Evaluations indicate that campers and parents were aware of the psychological, social, and physical benefits of camping; parents and the community benefitted from children's camping experience; and setting…
Descriptors: Camping, Caregiver Child Relationship, Disadvantaged Youth, Economically Disadvantaged
