An "Outsider's" Perspective on American Summer Camps.

Bradley, Ian

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Publication Date: 1985

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An "Outsider's" Perspective on American Summer Camps.

Bradley, Ian

Journal of Experiential Education, v8 n1 p28-29 Spr 1985

A British educator discusses the summer he spent as an American camp counselor. Discovers that in combining the roles of activity center, holiday resort, and place of learning, over 8,000 summer camps are an important part of educational process and significant formative influence on a large proportion of this nation's young. (NEC)

Descriptors: Camping, Day Camp Programs, Experiential Learning, Learning Activities, Outdoor Education, Resident Camp Programs, Summer Programs

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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