Investigating the Influence of Gender, Age, and Camp Type on the Outcome Achievements of Children under 10 Years of Age at Summer Camp

Autor/in	Bennett, Troy
Titel	Investigating the Influence of Gender, Age, and Camp Type on the Outcome Achievements of Children under 10 Years of Age at Summer Camp
Quelle	In: Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership, 11 (2019) 3, S.191-206 (16 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1948-5123
Schlagwörter	Influences; Counselor Attitudes; Recreational Activities; Summer Programs; Resident Camp Programs; Gender Differences; Age; Forestry; Day Camp Programs; Discovery Learning; Friendship; Competence; Problem Solving; Self Esteem; Responsibility; Teamwork; Personal Autonomy; Children; Independent Living; Outcome Measures; California; Colorado; Illinois; Maryland; Michigan; Massachusetts; Missouri; New Hampshire + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Influence; Einfluss; Einflussfaktor; Freizeitgestaltung; Sommerkurs; Geschlechterkonflikt; Alter; Lebensalter; Forstwissenschaft; Waldwirtschaft; Entdeckendes Lernen; Freundschaft; Kompetenz; Problemlösen; Self-esteem; Selbstaufmerksamkeit; Verantwortungsübernahme; Zuständigkeit; Individuelle Autonomie; Child; Kind; Kinder; Selbstverantwortung; Kalifornien; Master-Studiengang
Abstract	This study investigated the influence of gender, age, and camp type on outcome achievements for children (aged 6 to 10) at summer camp. The outcome achievements measured were affinity for exploration, affinity for nature, camp connectedness, friendship skills, independence, perceived competence, problem-solving confidence, responsibility, and teamwork skills. Three hundred thirteen campers were sampled from American Camp Association--accredited day and resident camps. Controlling for camper age, the study found an interaction effect between the type of camp attended and the gender of campers. Discriminant analysis indicated that differences were primarily due to achievements on the outcomes of affinity for nature and perceived competence. A discussion of implications of these findings for camp administrators concludes the paper. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01