A list of 11 summer computer camps for children aged 7 to 18 which includes: name, location, sessions, cost, description, name of director, and address for further information. (JJD)

Describes one summer camp's leadership groups, special programs for promising 13- and 14-year-old boys and girls, that teach outdoor and leadership skills, provide challenge and adventure, and screen campers for future jobs on the camp services staff. (SV)

Among 300 accredited resident camps surveyed, 44 percent had adults over age 64 as staff. Among 35 selected senior staff members, 20 were 65-70 years old, 6 were over 75, 18 had a bachelor's degree or higher, 12 had over 10 years experience, and 26 were paid staff. (SV)

Throughout much of the world, boys continue to outscore girls on standardized mathematics tests. For example, in most of the 57 countries that participated in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2006, boys' performance was significantly higher than girls on the mathematics scale. This fact alone can harm girls' opportunities…

Two groups of American adolescents of Greek descent (12-15 year olds N=90 and 16-18 year olds N=166) at an Orthodox Christian Camp in Greece responded to the Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale (1965). Campers took the test on the first day of camp (pretest) and then two weeks later at the camp's conclusion (posttest). All subjects showed a significant…

The article reports on an evaluation study of a wilderness camping residential treatment program for emotionally disturbed boys, involving a follow-up study of 46 camp "graduates." (Author/DLS)

Camp Mind's Eye is a one-week residential summer program for intellectually and creatively gifted children provided by Camp Tyler (Texas), one of the oldest outdoor education facilities. The camp program stresses right brain thinking, a flexible curriculum, and autonomous instructors. (DB)

A nutrition camp for preadolescent children makes it possible to study the nutritional needs of normal individuals. Aspects involved in this program are discussed: recruitment of subjects, personnel, training and coordination, menus, payment to subjects, medical, critical times, adjustment period, equipment and space needs, collection of excreta,…

Young people representing five vocational groups attended a four-day leadership seminar in Ohio. (MS)

Camp and outdoor education facilities operated by state Future Farmers of America associations should be made available to local school districts in an effort to broaden general education in "true to life" outdoor education. (Author)

A Jewish camp in Michigan hosted more than 300 Israeli teens during its 2002 camping season. American and Israeli campers lived in the same cabins so they could learn about each other's culture and develop friendships. To make the visitors welcome, informational brochures sent to Israeli families were translated into Hebrew, and area families…

Reports the responses of 1,176 resident and day camps, members of the American Camping Association. Includes 5 bar graphs that depict 1989 versus 1988 enrollment, enrollment as percentage of available space, client type, camp sponsorship, and camp type. (SV)

Describes the camping experience at Camp Rainbow (Arkansas), specifically designed for children with cancer and their siblings. Discusses the emotional impact of childhood cancer on patients, parents, and siblings, and suggests positive outcomes of camp participation. Includes eight references. (SV)

Describes the Iowa Girls' Leadership Camp, a program for girls aged 13 to 16. Reviews activities to enhance leadership potential through values clarification, cooperation and teamwork, trust and support among women, respect for others, responsibility, independence, and positive self-concept. (SV)