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Rillo, Thomas J. – 1964
The purpose of this paper is to trace the development of camping and outdoor education in the United States. The early beginnings of camping are described along with the development of organized camps and the influences of urbanization on camping. The basic idea of education through camping is presented for each of the various types of organized…
Descriptors: Agencies, Camping, Child Development, Day Camp Programs