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Gillard, Ann; Roark, Mark F.; Nyaga, Lewis Ramsey Kanyiba; Bialeschki, M. Deborah – Journal of Experiential Education, 2011
Examining mindfulness in a non-clinical and non-therapeutic setting such as a summer camp is an area of growing interest. Our study tested three mindfulness scales with staff in a summer camp setting, and we conducted preliminary reliability and validity analyses for any modifications needed in the scales. Results indicated two major findings: (a)…
Descriptors: Summer Programs, Resident Camp Programs, Day Camp Programs, Attention Control
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Henderson, Karla A.; Bialeschki, M. Deborah – Journal of the Community Development Society, 1982
Organized camping for youth and adults has demonstrated economic benefits for many communities. A questionnaire was sent to various agencies and private individuals to collect information on the economic feasibility of organized camps. The data indicated that 300 organized camps in Wisconsin contributed approximately $51 million to the state's…
Descriptors: Adult Programs, Camping, Community Benefits, Community Development