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Exploring the Human-Nature Connection and the Perceived Risk of Nature in Children
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Prasad, Archana; Lal, Pankaj; Wolde, Bernabas; Smith, Meghann; Zhu, Michelle; Samanthula, Bharath Kumar; Panorkou, Nicole – Applied Environmental Education and Communication, 2022
We explored the impact of a daytrip for children aged 10-13 (n = 40) to assess perception of nature. Those who perceived risk in nature were 11.25 times more likely to indicate disinterest in spending time outdoors. Those interested in spending time outdoors were 6.9 times more likely to think people should care more about the environment.…
Descriptors: Physical Environment, Field Trips, Risk, Childrens Attitudes
Environmental Field Days: Recommendations for Best Practices
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Carlson, Stephan – Applied Environmental Education and Communication, 2008
In Minnesota, supplemental K-12 programs like Environmental Field Days require significant investment and educate over 10,000 4th-6th graders about issues related to our natural resources, environment, and conservation. The key to success is collaboration between outside organizations like state and federal agencies, and nonprofits along with the…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Educational Objectives, Outcomes of Education, Day Programs
Environmental Educational Youth Action Task Program
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Ab Rahman, Nik Norulaini Nik; Omar, Fatehah Mohd; Kalia, Noorliza; Hasmi, Mohammad – Journal of College Teaching & Learning, 2008
An educational environmental youth camp was held comprising of fifty one 16-year old secondary students and facilitated by volunteers from the university and Friends of the Earth, a non profit organization in Penang. A weekend camp on youth action task program was held at an isolated beach packed with activities that were structured towards…
Descriptors: Field Trips, Volunteers, Citizen Participation, Environmental Education
The Muttontown Environmental Program: A Model in Field Triping-Day Camping Experiences
Skliar, Norman – Communicator, 1974
Descriptors: Activities, Day Camp Programs, Environmental Education, Field Trips
Outdoor Human Relations Program, 1979-80: Fifth Grade [And] Teacher's Guide.
FitzSimmons, Michael – 1980
Prepared for an outdoor education program that features day trips to a rural camp in Ohio, this guide stresses environmental education and interpersonal skills. Written for grade five, the guide contains a student handbook for camp activities followed by a brief section for teachers. The introductory section of the student handbook states the…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Behavioral Objectives, Day Camp Programs, Environmental Education
Outdoor Human Relations Program, 1979-80: Sixth Grade [And] Teacher's Guide.
FitzSimmons, Michael – 1980
Environmental education and interpersonal skills are stressed in this guide for an outdoor education program that features day trips to a rural camp in Ohio. Written for grade six, the guide contains a student handbook for camp activities followed by a brief section for teachers. The student handbook begins with the program goals, a map of the…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Behavioral Objectives, Day Camp Programs, Environmental Education
PROVIDING ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH CAMPING AND OTHER SIMILAR ACTIVITIES (ELEMENTARY), SPRING 1966. PROGRAM EVALUATION.
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Milwaukee Public Schools, WI. – 1966
OUTDOOR EDUCATION IN THE FORM OF DAY CAMPS, TEPEE CAMPS, THREE-DAY CAMPS, TEACHER-SELECTED FIELD TRIPS, AND A MOBILE NATURE MUSEUM WAS PROVIDED FOR CHILDREN FROM DEPRIVED AREAS. A TOTAL OF 11,680 CHILDREN FROM 44 ELEMENTARY, JUNIOR HIGH, AND HIGH SCHOOLS PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM BETWEEN MAY 1, 1966 AND AUGUST 3, 1966. THE DAY AND OVER-NIGHT…
Descriptors: Counselors, Curriculum Enrichment, Day Camp Programs, Disadvantaged
Outdoor Education Committee Report.
North York Board of Education, Willowdale (Ontario). – 1983
The committee report on the North York (Ontario) outdoor education program reviews the program and related policies, identifies concerns that need addressing, and recommends prioritized and cost-effective actions. A section of background information covers history of outdoor education, present Ministry of Education policy, and present North York…
Descriptors: Board of Education Policy, Budgets, Day Camp Programs, Elementary Secondary Education