Youth development and the camp experience
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- 1 June 2011
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in New Directions for Youth Development
- Vol. 2011 (130) , 73-87
Abstract
Growth in the volume and rigor of camp research over the past decade has led to improved understanding of the value of the camp experience as a setting for positive youth development and the developmental outcomes of camp experiences for youth and adults, suggesting innovations and opportunities in the exploration of the camp experience.Keywords
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