Camp Counseling: Leadership and Programming for the Organized Camp - Softcover

Joel F. Meier; Karla A. Henderson

 
9781577667131: Camp Counseling: Leadership and Programming for the Organized Camp
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1577667131 ISBN 13: 9781577667131
Publisher: Waveland Pr Inc, 2011

Synopsis

Through the first seven editions of this enduring text, A. Viola Mitchell shared her knowledge and skills with legions of educators, camp directors, and counselors who participated in the organized camp movement. This classic, highly regarded volume has now been thoroughly updated to provide a 21st-century view of the trends, philosophies, and practices of organized camping. The Eighth Edition retains the overarching emphasis on leadership skills and program activities and ideas, updating their treatment with the latest research on positive youth development and outcomes-based programming. New chapters discuss trends in organized camping, efforts to expand opportunities for camp participation, and strategies to increase physical activity among children and youth. Substantially revised topics include modern behavior management tools and techniques, leadership strategies, problem solving, group processes, and the importance of research and evaluation. Throughout, the authors infuse the discussion with a "leave no trace" conservation ethic that promotes ways to enjoy the outdoors in a responsible, sustainable manner. The essence of organized camping has remained the same throughout its 150-year history: democratic, group living in the outdoors supported by competent, well-trained leaders. The latest edition of Camp Counseling celebrates that essence in every chapter, illuminated by more than 120 new photographs as well as numerous illustrations and boxed exhibits. Moreover, extensive, annotated resource lists in every chapter provide countless opportunities to explore topics in greater depth.

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Review

"I teach Camp Administration and run a summer day camp. I found the information in this textbook to be spot-on, especially for training camp staff and camp programming." --Jean Holt, Old Dominion University

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Publisher
Waveland Pr Inc
Publication date
2011
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1577667131
ISBN 13 
9781577667131
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
345