A two-year demonstration project, to determine whether a short-term (30 days) summer camp experience could contribute to prevention of juvenile delinquency, found that camping induced positive attitudinal change and improved adjustment to school. The project involved 200 adolescent boys from varied social backgrounds who were selected on evidence…

The article describes Potentials Unlimited, a summer camp program for gifted intermediate grade students in Cincinnati, Ohio. Aspects covered include priorities in selecting curricular activities and some of the camp activities themselves. (DLS)

Camp Fortnight brought 25 British children with cystic fibrosis to experience a 2-week camping program in Texas. Campers (ages 11-15) participated in wilderness experiences, a challenge course, fishing, horseback riding, creative arts, cooking, hiking, outdoor camping, and field trips. Profiles campers and their experiences. (LP)

Traces the development of camper exchange programs between the United States and the Soviet Union; notes differences between Soviet and U.S. residential camps; and discusses the benefits and future of camper exchange programs. Since 1987, 70 U.S. residential camps have hosted Soviet children and hundreds of U.S. campers have attended Soviet camps.…

The International Camping Fellowship (ICF) was organized in 1987 to promote international exchange and collaboration on camping issues. Since its inception, ICF has created a 10-member steering international committee that meets annually to coordinate its work. ICF membership includes more than 140 individuals, camps, and organizations. Lists the…

Describes the efforts of Christian Camping International (CCI), an alliance of Christian camping associations from Australia, Canada, the Far East, Latin America, New Zealand, United States, South Africa, Japan, and Brazil. The purpose of CCI is to help develop effective Christian camps, conferences, and retreat ministries. (LP)

This document is a directory of residential outdoor and environmental education programs in California. For the purposes of the directory, a residential outdoor/residential education program is defined as one which is in operation for at least three days and two nights; the curricular emphasis is on natural science instruction in an outdoor…

Language camps that provide language immersion and cultural experiences for high school students outside of the classroom are described. Descriptions of 49 camps in 26 states are arranged alphabetically by state and provide the names and addresses of sponsors and facts about the program activities and fees. Two of the language camps programs are…

A YCC project to improve and finish a complete outdoor education center is described. The program and objectives are outlined. Methods of evaluating the students experiences are listed. Testing showed that the students attitudes toward themselves, peers, and the environment became more positive. (AJ)

By interviewing parents and reviewing letters of complaint, Camp Hy-Lake (Tennessee) identified six conditions/outcomes parents expected of a good camp experience. By providing those conditions the camp improved its camper return rate from 60 to 80% in approximately two years and increased camper returns from two to three and a half years. (JHZ)

Discusses various program activities at New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) camps, including environmental workshops which foster exploration, discovery, and skill development. Highlights recreational and evening activities for the one-week camping experience for 12 to 17 year olds. (JN)

Describes an overnight camping experience in Gateway National Recreation Area, New York, with a class of physically handicapped elementary school children. Special problems exist, but virtually every activity could be adapted to the students' abilities. (WB)

Children with physical handicaps can participate in many of the same summer camp activities as non-disabled persons. Described are the programs at Camp Merry Heart, operated by New Jersey's Easter Seal Society. (WB)

Traces the development of environmental education in the United Kingdom from the early 1900s to the present. Educational and organizational efforts described include urban studies, field studies centers, school curricula, national associations, and teacher education. High quality programs now exist at all levels of education. (WB)

Tim Horton Children's Foundation operates camps for disadvantaged children that build their self-confidence. The newest camp, Onondaga Farms in Ontario, is also a year-round outdoor education center. Its five program streams--environmental education, creative arts, agriculture, adventure, and recreation--all have direct links to Ontario's…