NatureLink is a weekend camping program developed by the National Wildlife Federation that uses mentors to teach environmental education to urban and suburban families. Mentors continue to work with families for a year as they fulfill commitments to protect natural resources in their communities. Includes information on how camps can become a…

A Massachusetts camp for girls with diabetes offers advice on expanding programs to a year-round, intergenerational basis. Committed leadership is needed to implement the necessary needs assessment and program planning. Facilities must be winterized and funding efforts expanded. Build slowly, be patient, and use evaluations to guide program…

Describes a South Carolina family-science program featuring nongraded recreational weekend programs conducted by experts at their facilities. The format allows in-depth presentation of topics using community resources, lets elementary students experience real applications of science and see scientists as role models, and strengthens parent/child…