Describes target marketing of children's summer camps, emphasizing the benefits of collaborative advertising campaigns. Discusses the scope and economics of four model campaigns. Outlines the design, implementation, and evaluation of collaborative marketing projects. (SV)

This book presents the history of organized summer camps under the auspices of private owners, religious groups, and public agencies, as well as youth organizations. The book is divided into four major periods: the beginnings, 1861-1910; camping as a growing vital force, 1910-1918; the period of challenges, 1918-1945; and the period of acceptance,…

Nearly 8 million young campers trek off each summer to the country's more than 10,000 youth camps. Thousands of adults and senior teenagers who constitute the camp staffs teach skills, organize recreation, and watch over campers. These staff jobs offer a summer income as well as experience in leadership and in dealing with other people. (BC)

Outlines a Michigan summer camp's efforts to reduce solid waste disposal by recycling cardboard, tin, glass, aluminum, and plastic milk containers. Points out variables affecting the success of such efforts. Discusses Michigan state funding for the development of recycling programs. (SV)

Excerpts are provided from T. Shea's "Camping for Special Children" which reviews the range and type of summer camp programs that are available to handicapped children (4- to 16-years old).

In Alberta, Canada, at the rim of the great western plains, an enthusiastic group has shown how teachers can have family fun while learning a lot of science firsthand -- at small financial cost. (Author)

Suggestions are made to parents of handicapped children concerning whether to send their child to summer camp, and how to find and evaluate appropriate camps. (KW)

Information is presented on several specialized camps that can accommodate children with diabetes, epilepsy, hemophilia, or asthma. (CB)

The directory lists approximately 115 summer programs for handicapped children in the metropolitan Washington, D. C. area as of May 1974. Services are listed alphabetically within sections for D. C., Maryland, or Virginia. Included are services for the following handicapping conditions: diabetes, emotional disturbance and behavior problems,…

This is a record of the first session of the House hearings on H. R. 763, a bill to provide for a study of the extent and enforcement of state laws and regulations governing the operation of youth camps. Included in the testimony are statements concerning the relative lack of state legislation on camp safety and personnel requirements; the…

A mother, whose physically handicapped 7-year-old daughter has prosthetic feet, describes how her child adjusted well first to a summer day camp and then to a week long camping program run by the Girl Scouts. (GW)

Describes why lake hikes practiced at Girl Scout Camp Bonnie Brae (Massachusetts) are an ideal camp activity to teach aquatic ecology and engage the senses. Discusses program benefits: camper/counselor interaction, personal and group challenge, and conflict resolution. (NEC)

More than four million children spent part of summer 1984 at a day or resident camp. The age, interests, and activities enjoyed by the child should be considered when choosing a camp. Advice about finding the right camp from meeting the director to refund policies are discussed. (MT)

Outlines 11 ways for camp staff to handle stress, focusing on goal setting, positive attitudes, delegating responsibilities, doing the fun parts of the job, change for the sake of change, good personal relationships, decent meals and exercise, avoiding procrastination, and having other interests. (KS)