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Bibliographies of Camp-related Research

Personality Enhancement and the Summer Camp Experience
Kurtz, G. Brian.
Thesis. North Texas State University 1987

Purpose:
Determine if participation in a summer camp has a positive effect on sociability, self-reliance, spirituality, environmental awareness and achievement.

Sample:
222 campers, ages 8-14, attending a one month summer camp.

Methods/Instruments:
Post camp survey.

Results:
Campers perceived some personality change at the end of camp.

 

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