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| Bialeschki, M. Deborah | 2 |
| Henderson, Karla | 2 |
| Casey, Mary, II | 1 |
| Ewing, Dawn | 1 |
| Krehbiel, Amy | 1 |
| Younger, Teresa | 1 |
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Bialeschki, M. Deborah; Krehbiel, Amy; Henderson, Karla – 2002
Morry's Camp specifically serves low-income and at-risk New York City youth by providing a maintenance and prevention program focused on the camp community, youth development, and education. Campers attend for 4 years, and there is a "post-grad" program for those who have completed the 4 years. The camp has a year-round component in which staff…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Camping, Early Adolescents, Focus Groups
Bialeschki, M. Deborah; Younger, Teresa; Henderson, Karla; Ewing, Dawn; Casey, Mary, II – Camping Magazine, 2002
A camp serving the New York City area provides year-round support and educationally based experiences for economically disadvantaged children. Evaluations indicate that campers and parents were aware of the psychological, social, and physical benefits of camping; parents and the community benefitted from children's camping experience; and setting…
Descriptors: Camping, Caregiver Child Relationship, Disadvantaged Youth, Economically Disadvantaged
