A Relationship of Words - Part Three
January 29, 2007
credibility.
research.
Are you pursuing one?
One of these words is an answer.
Have you begun?
Directions: Youth Development Outcomes of the Camp Experience A four page synopsis of the 25-page summary report by Philliber Research Associates & American Camp Association (2005) detailing a 3-year study (2001-2003) of the developmental effects in over 80 USA summer camps. The study examined the claims that camps provide positive developmental experiences for young people.
Excerpt - "Our research demonstrates unequivocally that with the idea behind camp and the thousands of individuals who support children in these experiences, we are unmistakably on the right track. One of the truly exciting aspects of this research is these measurable gains continue after camp ends, and the researchers confirm that length of camp session isn’t a determining factor—it’s camp itself,” says Smith."
"Leadership, adventure, making friends, confidence
—all after spending time at camp."
—all after spending time at camp."
Think Series - 1.3
posted by Jay @ 1/29/2007,
