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Henderson, Karla; And Others – Camping Magazine, 1988
Reports 1987 camp staff salaries, based on survey of 500 randomly selected camps. Analyzes average weekly and seasonal salaries according to staff position and number of camps with position. Staff salaries are consistent nationally with private independent camps paying higher salaries for some positions than agency or church camps. (CS)
Descriptors: Camping, Day Camp Programs, Resident Camp Programs, Salaries
Fine, Lawrence Jay – Camping Magazine, 1987
Reviews research to determine applicability of Matthew Miles' temporary system theory to organized camping in Connecticut. Reveals resident camps exhibit more temporary system features than day camps and program directors respond to more similar temporary system features than camp directors. Supports importance of camp setting as effective…
Descriptors: Camping, Day Camp Programs, Educational Research, Group Dynamics
Camping Magazine, 1986
Summarizes enrollment trends derived from a survey of American Camping Association camps conducted during the summer of 1986. Findings include greatest enrollment for New England with 75% of their camps filled to 90% or more, enrollment declines for the South and Midwest, and boys' camps fuller than coed or girls' camps. (JHZ)
Descriptors: Camping, Comparative Analysis, Day Camp Programs, Differences
