ERIC Number: EJ1163157
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 8
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ISSN: ISSN-1059-8650
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Engaging in the Community: Zoo Camp Goes to School
Martell, Emma
Journal of Museum Education, v42 n4 p354-361 2017
Museum camps are a popular option over school vacation, but they are not always accessible to families who lack transportation and live far from the institution. This article presents an alternative format for camp: running a museum camp from within a neighborhood public school. Collaboration with school staff and community members is a key to achieving success.
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Museums, Environmental Education, Recreational Facilities, Elementary School Students, Day Camp Programs
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Illinois (Chicago)
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