Describes a hiring program for senior citizens as part-time specialty counselors in a day camp. Lists objectives, methods, implementation, and means to evaluate the proposed program. Relates background qualifications and camp activities of two persons successfully hired under the program, and two unsuccessful experiences with seniors hired under…

Recommends camping programs for older adults be based on exchange theory of aging, retirement role, and leisure concepts of state-of-mind/holism. Discusses aging, adjustment to retirement, leisure concepts, and aging stereotypes. Urges awareness of social change to provide diversity, leadership, and participant involvement in programs for the…