Bibliographies of Camp-related Research

Bibliographies of Camp-related Research

An Analysis of the Influence of Summer Camp Experiences in Developing or Changing Certain Behavior Patterns of Secondary School Pupils
Hunt, Burl.
Dissertation. University of Arkansas. 1960.

Purpose:
Investigate the effect of participation in summer camp on behavior.

Sample:
51 children, male and female, ages 13-17, attending a summer camp, length of camp not given.

Methods/Instruments:
Pre-, post-test, Gordon Personal Profile, Gordon Personal Inventory, Informal Behavior Rating Scale

Results:

• No significant change in scores on either the Gordon Personal Profile or the Gordon Personal Inventory.
• Significant changes in behavior in "displays imagination" and "original thinking".