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Groff, Diane; Albright, Brian; Purvis, Katie; Creamer, Justin; Pease, Alicia – Camping Magazine, 2002
A day-by-day account describes Camp Greentop's first 5-day adventure camping trip, which was attended by five individuals with disabilities and their counselors. The first day was spent in games and initiatives designed to develop communication, teamwork, and dependability. Other days were devoted to hiking, rock climbing, and whitewater rafting.…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Camping, Disabilities, Experiential Learning
Wiland, Laurence J. – Camping Magazine, 1986
Describes northern Michigan's Pine River Camp Vision Quest four-day solo wilderness experience for 13- , 14- , and 15-year-olds based on Indian ceremonies to personalize and demarcate in a spiritual manner the questor's entrance into society as a fully responsible and mature adult. Reports experiences of 17 campers. (NEC)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Adventure Education, American Indian Culture
Raines, J. Thayer – Camping Magazine, 1991
Describes Challenge Wilderness Camp (Bradford, Vermont), a 4-week residential program designed to teach boys, ages 9-16, environmental ethics through first-hand experiences. The camp incorporates land and waste management policies and procedures; programs in outdoor skills instruction; and wilderness trips including backpacking, off-trail hiking,…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Camping, Conservation (Environment), Conservation Education