Camping and Character: A Camp Experiment in Character Education (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436683760)

""Camping and Character: A Camp Experiment in Character Education"" is a book written by Hedley S. Dimock that explores the relationship between camping and character development. The book is based on a study conducted at a summer camp in the United States, where the author and his team observed the behavior and attitudes of campers over the course of several summers. The book begins by discussing the importance of character education and the role that camping can play in this process. It then goes on to describe the camp experiment in detail, including the methods used to observe and measure the campers' character development. Throughout the book, the author provides examples of how the campers' experiences at camp helped them develop important character traits such as responsibility, independence, empathy, and perseverance. The book also includes practical advice for parents and educators on how to incorporate camping and outdoor experiences into character education programs. Overall, ""Camping and Character"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in character education, outdoor education, or youth development. It provides a compelling argument for the importance of camping in developing character and offers practical insights and advice for those looking to implement similar programs.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Hedley S. Dimock,Charles E. Hendry
ISBN-10: 1436683769
ISBN-13: 9781436683760
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2008
Pages: 392
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.64lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d