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What happens to campers at camp?

Camping Magazine, Sept-Oct, 2003 by Gwynn M. Powell

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It appeared that the campers' positive outcomes resulted from the camp experience/environment (camp culture). Attention to the camp culture created at camps seems to be an important context for meeting desired outcomes.

Directors should consider staff training as an opportunity to focus on facilitation techniques, role modeling, and setting boundaries.

In this study, the conclusions based on the qualitative data suggested that camp administrators may want to emphasize the mission and goals of camp to staff members, set specific boundaries and expectations for campers, create intentional, outcome-based activities and special events, and provide some sort of natural or unique environment for the campers. The camp experience coupled with opportunities for camper intrapersonal and interpersonal growth lends support to the fact that camp can build an empowered camper and can truly do "a world of good."

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Gwynn M. Powell, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies at the University of Georgia. Please contact Powell through e-mail, gpowell@coe.uga.edu for further information regarding article content or to share research ideas.

What happens to campers at camp?

Camping Magazine, Sept-Oct, 2003 by Gwynn M. Powell

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