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Wahl-Alexander, Zachary; Howell, Steven; Richards, K. Andrew R. – Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership, 2017
The purpose of this study was to evaluate summer camp counselors' perceived competency prior to and after an 8-day training at an independent for-profit overnight camp. The participants in this study were 101 camp counselors who were employed at an overnight summer camp in the northeastern United States. Counselors' perceived competency was…
Descriptors: Summer Programs, Recreational Activities, Outdoor Education, Counselors
Loeffler, T. A. – Pathways: The Ontario Journal of Outdoor Education, 2000
Discusses stages of competency development, using the seasons of the year as a metaphor. Identifies educational strategies that outdoor educators can use at each stage to help women overcome gender role socialization pressures that discourage them from achieving or recognizing their true competency levels. (TD)
Descriptors: Competence, Feedback, Females, Outdoor Education
Phipps, Maurice, Ed.; Hayashi, Aya, Ed. – Wilderness Education Association, 2007
The Wilderness Education Association (WEA) helps people enjoy and protect our nation's most precious resource: Our wilderness areas. The WEA has been training and certifying outdoor leaders around the world for nearly 30 years, teaching students safely and effectively to lead groups in the outdoors without harming the environment. In addition,…
Descriptors: Outdoor Leadership, Outdoor Education, Adventure Education, Conservation (Environment)