Knowing more about how a camp operates and trains its staff can bring about peace of mind for parents, two summer camp scholars say.
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A scholar who used to evaluate after-school programs says they should do more than just be a place for kids to hang out and socialize.
The physical activity and social connection that take place at recess help children be more engaged once back in the classroom.
Keeping kids active in winter can be a challenge, as cold temperatures and icy conditions often mean more time indoors. Here’s how to maintain a healthy activity level throughout Canadian winters.
Summer camps – long the stuff of American lore – can teach kids important life lessons as they have some fun along the way. Two experts on summer camp offer insight into what those lessons are.
Recycled or scrap parts including tunnels, pipes, crates, foam, rubber and plastic parts make for better play equipment for kids than a fixed swing set.
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Associate Professor of Education (Adjunct) & Senior Manager (BCE), Charles Sturt University
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Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Utah
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Ph.D. Student and Graduate Research Assistant, University of Utah, University of Utah
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Associate Professor and Director of the Child Health and Physical Activity Lab, Western University
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Adjunct Professor, Child Health and Physical Activity Lab, School of Occupational Therapy, Western University
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Assistant Professor of Public Health and Human Sciences, Oregon State University
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Executive Director of Storytelling
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Professor of Education and Department Chair, Clemson University
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Lecturer in Non Profit Leadership, Clemson University
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Professor of Youth Development Leadership, Clemson University
