Family Camp: Connecting Youth and Families with the Outdoors

Camps are more than just for children. In fact camps can appeal to the entire family. For example, in a shared family camp experience, parents or adult guardians and children can explore trails together to discover more about themselves, each other, and the natural world. Family Camp: Connecting Youth and Families With the Outdoors presents a review of family camp models and details the benefits family camps have on positive youth development, family functioning, and environmental leadership and stewardship practices. The DVD also looks at family camp best practices and strategies.

Among the topics covered:

• Family camp defined
• Examples of family camps
• Family camp impact study
• Group discussion
• Family camp best practices: a guidebook for youth professionals
• How to find a camp
• Resources