Outdoor education is an important supplement to a general scientific education because natural things can best be understood out-of-doors through direct experience. An event seen in nature enriches our frames of reference and increases our perception of its relationship to other natural objects and events. (CM)

Basic information learned in outdoor education classes and applied on camping trips can give students a sense of achievement, self-assurance, and fulfillment. (CM)

An instructor and two participants at a one-week intensive workshop in a camp situation affirm its value. This type of workshop or course can provide the affective aspects and the cognitive skills needed for effective outdoor leadership in educational programs or recreational activities. (CM)