Camping Magazine articles from January 1999

Camping Magazine archives from January 1999

A view from the woods.(youth development)
January 1, 1999... You and I share a primary concern - youth development. Experts predict that by the year 2005 there will be nearly 50 million children in the United States. Now on one hand, that's good news. We certainly won't lack. a market. On the other hand,...

Campers in groups.(management)
January 1, 1999... Dear Bob, We are a coed resident camp that draws campers from mostly suburban locations. Most of the youngsters who come to our camp do not spend a lot of time in the "rugged outdoors." We are introducing a new outdoor component to our...

Fire prevention and safety at camp.(part 2)
January 1, 1999... Part Two In Part One of "Fire Prevention and Safety at Camp," in the last issue of Camping Magazine, you learned some of the regulations and standards that must be considered when developing a written fire prevention and safety plan and...

Evening embers.(camping activities)
January 1, 1999... You program your activity periods. You plan camp meetings, special events, meal times, and morning routines. If you program rest hour or force a silent one, the day's pretty much set. However, the time after the "last" activity period or...

Good questions.(educational sessions at camp conferences and section meetings)
January 1, 1999... Educational sessions at camp conferences and section meetings always produce important and interesting questions. Here are some of the most frequently-asked questions. If I only have a budget for one project, which should get preferred...

How camp gives kids a world of good: an interview with Mary Pipher.(includes related article on Pipher's works)(clinical psychologist, family therapist and author)(Interview)
January 1, 1999... Community, is our scarcest commodity in the 1990s, warns Mary Pipher, clinical psychologist, family therapist, and author of Reviving Ophelia, the New York Times bestseller that probes the psychological toll of growing up in today's society...

Case studies reveal camper growth.
January 1, 1999... Every year camp directors receive letters from campers' parents describing growth experiences that began at camp and have continued to impact their son's or daughter's life in the home and community. Counselors often note similar descriptions...

A kaleidoscope of opportunity: teaching life skills.
January 1, 1999... Camp professionals know that camp provides the opportunity to teach life-long skills, such as creative thinking, decision making, and getting along with others. By developing goals for your program and anticipated outcomes for your campers, you...

Learning disabilities in campers.(includes related article on types of learning disabilities)
January 1, 1999... How often do you see the following examples occur in campers? Kenny, a bright ten-year-old, focuses his attention on the counselor's directions during an activity. He appears attentive, but always needs to ask the counselor or a peer to repeat...

Toward an understanding of ADHD: a developmental delay in self-control.(includes related articles on attention deficit hyperactivity disorders)
January 1, 1999... Josh can't keep his hands to himself when waiting in line. Seth seems to act irresponsibly. Megan never completes an arts anti crafts project. These campers' behaviors may have a common link - attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. ...

Camp's 'Disneyland' effect.(includes related article on camping)
January 1, 1999... Each chance I get, I tell a story that speaks to the tremendous impact camp can have in the lives of its participants. However, the story, powerful in and of itself, is not enough to prove to the rest of the world that camps are in fact meeting...