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American Camping Association, Martinsville, IN. – 1990
The purpose of this manual is to educate camp directors and camp personnel regarding government-recognized standard practices and procedures followed within the camp industry. These standards also provide a basis for voluntary accreditation of camps by the American Camping Association (ACA) beyond the minimum requirements of licensing. The manual…
Descriptors: Accrediting Agencies, Camping, Day Camp Programs, Outdoor Activities
1999
This directory is designed to help parents, caregivers, and professionals locate appropriate summer programs for children and youth with disabilities. It includes descriptions for more than 300 day and sleepaway programs and separate sections for young children and teenagers. Program descriptions are presented in English and in Spanish and include…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Camping, Children, Day Camp Programs
Hupp, Sandra – Camping Magazine, 1987
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…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Camping, Day Camp Programs, Holistic Approach
Ross, David M.; Driver, B. L. – Journal of Outdoor Education, 1988
Describes survey made as part of Youth Conservation Corps evaluation. Compares personal benefits of residential camping with benefits of nonresidential camps. Concludes residential participants benefited in different ways and to greater extent than nonresidential campers. Residential camping benefits measurable at least nine months after…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Camping, Conservation Education, Day Camp Programs
Peer reviewedHenderson, Karla A.; Bialeschki, M. Deborah – Journal of the Community Development Society, 1982
Organized camping for youth and adults has demonstrated economic benefits for many communities. A questionnaire was sent to various agencies and private individuals to collect information on the economic feasibility of organized camps. The data indicated that 300 organized camps in Wisconsin contributed approximately $51 million to the state's…
Descriptors: Adult Programs, Camping, Community Benefits, Community Development
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
