In this investigation, we examined how youth during learning conversations at an informal science education camp negotiated and authored identities as learners of science. Using identity theory as our analytical lens, we investigated by application of qualitative methodology the socially constructed nature of youth's identities. We focused on the…

An external evaluation documented what occurred in an inaugural summer camp to teach high school students how to preserve religious freedom by learning about and acting on the history and current state of church-state separation and other first amendment issues. Camp designers hoped to promote religious diversity values and civic engagement in…

Ten suggestions to camp directors explain ways to communicate with parents, handle their complaints, and thereby protect and promote the camp's image. Strategies include assigning staff skilled in conflict resolution to resolve complaints, focusing on prevention or early resolution of parent complaints, maintaining communication, avoiding heated…