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Millen, Mimi – Camping Magazine, 1986
Provides a philosophical and practical rationale for the development of a global perspective camp program citing increased enrollment, quality staff, public relations value, and creative programs as potential benefits. Discusses program development including involvement of camp governing board, global perspectives themes, curriculum resources, and…
Descriptors: Camping, Day Camp Programs, Educational Philosophy, Enrollment Influences
Kujawa, Charles – Camping Magazine, 1986
Discusses dealing with global issues in the camp setting in a way that broadens young people's world views. Topics include the educational advantages of the camp setting, desired outcomes for campers, guidelines for staff, and program ideas for dealing with issues such as environmental awareness, racism, and economic justice. (JHZ)
Descriptors: Camping, Day Camp Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Global Approach
Pick, Diane – Camping Magazine, 1993
Describes a resident camp program designed to teach girls ages 10-12 about photography. Goals of the one-week program included developing an eye for potential photographs; learning how to use cameras and equipment; and learning photography principles that produce quality pictures. Includes photography activities and projects. (LP)
Descriptors: Camping, Outdoor Activities, Outdoor Education, Photographic Equipment
Miller, Lenore – Pathways to Outdoor Communication, 1993
To have a successful nature program, summer camp directors must hire qualified nature counselors, give the program equal status with other activities, promote the program to prospective campers and their parents, and incorporate environmental ethics. Included are suggestions for developing an appealing and relevant nature program. (LP)
Descriptors: Camping, Conservation (Environment), Ecology, Environmental Education
Download full textTrujillo, Lorenzo A.; And Others – 1982
The planning and operation of Jefferson County (Colorado) Public Schools' foreign language camps are described. The weekend-long camps attempt to duplicate an authentic cultural experience in a foreign village through cultural activities and language immersion. French, Spanish, Russian, and German camps are conducted for county high school foreign…
Descriptors: Camping, Cultural Activities, French, German
Van Matre, Steve – 1989
This book describes acclimatization, an approach to nature education that actively involves participants in the environment during a 1-week summer camping experience. The goal is to stimulate awareness of nature, increase appreciation of nature, and motivate further involvement with nature. An outcome of this process is that participants…
Descriptors: Camping, Ecology, Environmental Education, Experiential Learning
Stager, Jay – Camping Magazine, 1986
Urges the youth camping movement in the United States to internationalize by vigorously seeking and including children of the world in their summer communities. Provides practical and specific guidelines regarding recruitment of international campers, financial aid, communication with parents, legalities, travel considerations, and adjustment to…
Descriptors: Camping, Cultural Awareness, Foreign Students, Futures (of Society)
