Camp Counseling : Leadership and Programming for the Organized Camp

by Meier, Joel F.

• ISBN13: 9781577663034
• ISBN10: 1577663039
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-08-01
• Publisher: Waveland Pr Inc

Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
Growth, Structure, and Values of Organized Camping
Organized Camping - What Is It?	p. 3
History of Organized Camping	p. 17
Values and Trends in Organized Camping	p. 27
The Camp Counselor's Role in Guidance
The Camp Counselor	p. 45
The Counselor on the Job	p. 61
Counselors Understand Human Nature	p. 87
The Counselor as a Group Leader	p. 111
The Counselor's Role in Guidance	p. 125
Some Problems You May Meet	p. 141
Camp Activities
Planning the Program	p. 157
Spiritual Life, Ceremonies, and Special Events	p. 173
Music, Rhythm, and Drama Activities	p. 187
Literature and Writing	p. 205
Arts and Crafts	p. 217
Nature and Ecology	p. 245
The Waterfront	p. 277
Outdoor Adventure Programs	p. 289
Camping and Trail Skills
Safety and Emergency Skills	p. 323
Knots and Lashing	p. 345
The Weather	p. 357
Finding Your Way in the Out-Of-Doors	p. 377
Hiking and Trail Skills	p. 397
Using Knife, Axe, and Other Tools	p. 411
Tents and Shelters	p. 425
Sleeping Out-Of-Doors	p. 439
Camp Stoves and Wood Fires	p. 449
Food and Outdoor Cooking	p. 465
Duffel for Camping and Trips	p. 489
Appendix A: Selected General Bibliography	p. 509
Appendix B: Magazines	p. 513
Appendix C: Organizations Promoting Outdoor Activities	p. 515
Appendix D: Suggestions for Conducting Courses in Camp Counseling	p. 517
Appendix E: Suggestions for Conducting Camp CIT (Counselor-in-Training) Courses	p. 519
Index	p. 523
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