Camp counseling
Subtitle: leadership and programming for the organized camp
By: Joel F. Meier, Karla A. Henderson
Contributors: Henderson, Karla A.
Edition: 8th ed.
Publisher: Waveland Press; Waveland Pr Inc
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Long Grove, Ill
Language: eng
Number of pages: 345
ISBN-13: 9781577667131
Subjects: Camps; Camp counselors
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: pt. 1. Growth, Structure, and Values of Organized Camping. 1. Organized Camps; title: What Are They? 2. History of Organized Camps. 3. Values in Organized Camping. 4. Trends in Camping. 5. Expanding Opportunities for Camp Participation.; title: pt. 2. The Role of Camp Staff. 6. The Camp Counselor. 7. The Counselors on the Job. 8. Understanding  Human Development. 9. Counselors as Group Leaders. 10. The Counselor's Role in Guidance. 11. Potential Problems.; title: pt. 3. Camp Activities. 12. Planning the Program. 13. Spiritual Life, Ceremonies, and Special Events. 14. Music, Rhythm, and Drama Activities. 15. Literature and Writing. 16. Arts and Crafts. 17. Nature, Ecology, and Science. 18. The Waterfront. 19. Outdoor Adventure Programs. 20. Physical Activity and Other Camp Opportunities.; title: pt. 4. Outdoor Living, Camping, and Trail Skills. 21. Safety and Emergency Skills. 22. Knots and Lashing. 23. The Weather. 24. Finding Your Way in the Outdoors. 25. Hiking and Trail Skills. 26. Using a Knife, Axe, and Other Tools. 27. Tents and Shelters. 28. Sleeping Outdoors. 29. Camp Stoves and Wood Fires. 30. Food and Outdoor Cooking. 31. Gear for Camping and Trips.