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A Descriptive Study Of The College Elementary School Camping Experience Of Four Fifth Graders, Betty Anne Charlton
A Descriptive Study Of The College Elementary School Camping Experience Of Four Fifth Graders, Betty Anne Charlton
All Master's Theses
This study presented a review of the philosophy and history of school camping, the evolution of the outdoor education program at the College Elementary School, and a study of four fifth grade children before, during, and after their first school camping experience. Interviews, observations, written tests, sociograms, examination of records, and standard camp evaluations were utilized.
A Study Of Administrative Factors In Establishing An Outdoor Education Program For Mill Valley, William Edward Lovvorn
A Study Of Administrative Factors In Establishing An Outdoor Education Program For Mill Valley, William Edward Lovvorn
University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations
The writer's interest in outdoor education is based on a college major in Physical Education, two years as director of a day camp in the Los Angeles area, and ten years of experience as a school administrator. During this time, interest developed in the possibilities of outdoor education as a means of providing many direct learning experiences not possible in the regular classroom. The writer thus becomes especially interested in the possibility of providing a program that would more nearly meet the needs of young people than is possible through traditional classroom procedures. Extending learning to the out-of-doors through a …
A History And Evaluation Of A Small District’S Elementary School Camping Program, Jack Edward Kittell
A History And Evaluation Of A Small District’S Elementary School Camping Program, Jack Edward Kittell
All Master's Theses
The purposes of this study were (1) to enable the writer to gain a knowledge of school camping programs; (2) to develop criteria for the establishment of successful school camping programs; and (3) to outline a definite program of procedures for the establishment of a school camping program for seventh grade pupils.
Education Through Camping, Claude C. Pollock
Education Through Camping, Claude C. Pollock
All Master's Theses
The purpose of this report was to provide a brief history of camping in the United States, an account of the Auburn, Washington School District’s elementary summer school pilot and first year camping program, the first in Washington State, and to present the education benefits of such a program.
A School Camping Program For California, Willard Thomas Hancock
A School Camping Program For California, Willard Thomas Hancock
University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this thesis is to develop a blueprint for a school camping program in California based on academic, recreational and social objectives, and develping these objectives through a "real-life" situation. In order that this blueprint be founded on sound camping principles a brief history of the camping movement will be presented showing the gradual evolution from early, crude, militaristic types to the present day camp with modern educational philosophy. Also the effects of changing economic conditions on the type of camper and the need for camps available to all will be pointed out. Chapter II will present a …