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Henderson, Karla A.; Bialeschki, M. Deborah – New Directions for Youth Development, 2008
Camps have long addressed multiple components of young people's development, including spiritual development. In particular, transcendental communion with nature and the outdoors may provide one pathway for young people's spiritual development. The physical, mental, social, and spiritual growth of young people has been at the core of camps for…
Descriptors: Youth, Spiritual Development, Youth Programs, Individual Development
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Henderson, Karla A.; Whitaker, Leslie Scheuler; Bialeschki, M. Deborah; Scanlin, Margery M.; Thurber, Christopher – Journal of Family Issues, 2007
Every summer more than 10 million children attend day or resident (sleep-over) camps sponsored by churches, not-for-profit youth agencies, and independent operators. This study explored the outcomes of a 1-week or longer camp experience from the perspective of parents. A national sample of almost 2,300 parents responded to pre-, post-, and…
Descriptors: Youth Agencies, Effect Size, Recreational Activities, Summer Programs