Developing camp philosophy, culture & organizational
effectiveness
Meta-analytic research evidence (based on many individual studies) has shown that
camps which deliberately cultivate a positive personal growth culture and
program philosophy have much greater impact on self-esteem and self-concept than
more recreationally-based camps (Marsh, 1999).
You can find some excellent resources for developing camp philosophy, culture
and
organizational effectiveness at www.visionrealization.com)
by Randall Grayson.
Or go direct to the sites'
resources
to download e.g.,:
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Organizational Effectiveness (e.g., the learning camp, staff training best
practices)
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Camper Development (e.g., emotional intelligence, self-esteem, Behavior
management)
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Evaluation (e.g., process maps, measures)
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Camp Activities (e.g., special days, rainy days)
Randall Grayson's material is refreshingly comprehensive, practical, accessible,
and useful not just for camps, but many other youth training and outdoor
education/recreation type organizations. Most of the resources are
downloadable for free - plus you can get
a free CD which includes audio files, etc. - well worth it.
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