Effective Practices and Participant Outcomes for Youth: Inclusive Camps and Outdoor Schools.

Autor/inn/en	Brannan, Steve; Arick, Joel; Fullerton, Ann
Titel	Effective Practices and Participant Outcomes for Youth: Inclusive Camps and Outdoor Schools.
Quelle	(2002), (18 Seiten)Verfügbarkeit
Beigaben	Tabellen
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Camping; Disabilities; Individual Development; Interpersonal Competence; Normalization (Disabilities); Resident Camp Programs; Social Development; Social Integration + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Handicap; Behinderung; Individuelle Entwicklung; Interpersonale Kompetenz; Normalisierung; Soziale Entwicklung; Soziale Integration
Abstract	Over a 3-year period, the National Inclusive Camp Practices (NICP) project examined camp practices and youth outcomes at 14 resident camps and outdoor schools that fully integrate youth with disabilities into their programs. These outdoor programs were predominantly 1 week long. Data on camp practices and on 742 participating youth with and without disabilities, aged 6-19, were collected through counselor and parent surveys and videotaped observations. Five validated measures of inclusive practices, outdoor skills, social interaction, and individual characteristics generated quantitative data. Across all study sites, the five highest-ranked types of support provided to youth with disabilities were encouragement/motivational support, modeling, allowing extra time, arranging for peer assistance, and providing physical assistance. Encouragement and modeling were also commonly used with youth without disabilities. Both groups of youth were found to grow in their outdoor skills and social development while attending the programs. Changes in social interaction patterns were the same for both groups, suggesting successful integration. Parent responses indicated that both groups of youth grew significantly in the areas of self-reliance and communication, and youth with disabilities also showed improved self-esteem. The results confirm long-standing beliefs that inclusion provides personal and social benefits to all participants, both with and without disabilities. (Contains 41 references) (SV)
Anmerkungen	Coalition for Education in the Outdoors, SUNY at Cortland, P.O. Box 2000, Park Center, Cortland, NY 13045 ($18). Tel: 607-753-4971; e-mail: info@outdooredcoalition.org.
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2004/1/01