Camping in the Third Age.

Hupp, Sandra

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ERIC Number: EJ346053

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1987

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Camping in the Third Age.

Hupp, Sandra

Camping Magazine, v59 n3 p20-22 Jan 1987

Recommends camping programs for older adults be based on exchange theory of aging, retirement role, and leisure concepts of state-of-mind/holism. Discusses aging, adjustment to retirement, leisure concepts, and aging stereotypes. Urges awareness of social change to provide diversity, leadership, and participant involvement in programs for the older population. (LFL)

Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Camping, Day Camp Programs, Holistic Approach, Older Adults, Outdoor Activities, Participation, Participative Decision Making, Recreational Activities, Resident Camp Programs, Retirement, Stereotypes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Audience: Administrators; Practitioners

Language: English

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