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Dietrich, Zachary Clayborne; Joye, Shauna Wilson; Garcia, Joseph Amos – Journal of Experiential Education, 2015
Wilderness Experience Programs (WEPs) have been shown to enhance psychological well-being for numerous populations. However, among veteran populations, these studies have historically evaluated programs that are short-term experiences, usually less than 1 week. The current research sought to evaluate a WEP for post-9/11 combat veterans engaging in…
Descriptors: Physical Environment, Outdoor Education, Adventure Education, Veterans Education
Smith, Mary – 1973
With 7 adult sponsors, 40 students from 4 Massachusetts high schools participated in a successful 3-week-long summer trip in Maine. Intended to provide students with realistic challenges to help them gain a sense of pride and accomplishment, the program took one group of students down a Maine river and the other group on an 800-mile bicycle trip…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Behavior Change, Bicycling, Canoeing