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Youth
development outcomes of the camp experience
(Philliber Research Associates & American Camp Association, 2005)
Summary report about a 3-year study (2001-2003) of the
developmental effects in over 80 USA summer camps. Effect sizes
of pre-post-followup change reported by campers and parents were small
(~.1), whereas observed changes by staff were small-moderate (~.3).
 International Outdoor Education Research Conference
(July 6-9, 2004, LaTrobe University, Australia)
Abstracts and full-text of most of the 35 papers, with the conference
theme "Connections and Disconnections". The papers exhibit a
focus on environmental, qualitative, socially critical, and
post-modern aspects of research and practice in outdoor education.- Review of research on outdoor learning
(Mark Rickinson, et al, 30 April, 2004, National Foundation for
Educational Research, UK)
Reviews 150 outdoor learning research studies between
1993-2003 and presents a succinct 2000-word online summary.
Focuses on primary, secondary and tertiary education sectors.
- Identifying
4-H camping outcomes using a standardized evaluation process across
multiple 4-H educational centers
(Barry Garst & F. Bruce, 2003, Journal of Extension, Vol. 41, No. 3)
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Large US survey finds outdoor activities contribute to positive physical and mental health
(Outdoor Industry Association, 30 January, 2004;
press release; media
executive summary [pdf])
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Research: An essential ingredient in the outdoor recreation mix
(Editorial, Parks & Recreation, 2003)
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Evaluating a good season
(Michael Shelton, Camping Magazine, Sep-Oct, 2003)
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Recent evidence about long-term changes in outdoor education
(James Neill, 2003)
- Adventure programs found to have lasting, positive impact
(Education Week, 1997)
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Does outdoor education work?
In a nutshell...yes...but
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Outdoor education programs tend to have positive impacts on typically measured
outcomes (such as self-confidence and team work skills) (Hattie, et al.,
1997).
- The positive effects of outdoor education
programs are roughly equivalent to the effects of other innovative
psychosocial interventions, but may be longer lasting (Hattie, et al.,
1997).
- However, there are large differences between
the effects of different outdoor education programs and for different
individuals.
Overviews of outdoor education research
About outdoor education research
Research & evaluation: General
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