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Download full textThompson, Leisa; Battersby, Tim; Lee, Andrew – 1998
This paper describes the development of an outdoor education camp that assists young people in recognizing new responsibilities and celebrating transition into young adulthood. Using the concept of initiation, the camp marked the beginning of a process which involved adolescents in developing an identity as young adults, increasing personal…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adventure Education, Camping, Experiential Learning
Roberts, Bridget; Horwood, Shane; Aunger, Nic; Wong, Michele – 1998
Out Doors Inc. is a community-managed mental health organization in Victoria (Australia) that provides psychosocial rehabilitation to adults with mental health needs through outdoor adventure and other recreation experiences. This paper focuses on Out Door Inc.'s Going Places Program. The program, which ranges from 1 day to 4 months, is based on…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Camping, Community Health Services, Experiential Learning
Peer reviewedMcRae, Keith – Journal of Experiential Education, 1986
Argues that both short- and long-term outdoor education and wilderness programs should promote environmental awareness and the development of an environmental ethic. Outlines examples of approaches to integrating environmental goals and concepts into outdoor experiential education programs offered by Australian elementary and secondary schools and…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Camping, Conservation Education, Educational Objectives
