Bibliographies of Camp-related Research Does Camping Really Lead
to Changes in Self-Esteem? Rawson, H.E. and McIntosh, D. Camping
Magazine, 63.6 (1991), 18-20 Determine the effects of a very
structured and intensive camp program using specific behavior
modification techniques on childrens' self-esteem. 111 boys, 16
girls ages 6-12, normal intelligence, low socioeconomic
backgrounds, severe behavioral problems Pre-test on first day,
post-test on last full day, control group (similar ages &
socioeconomic background, no camp program participation)
measured on pre-test and post-test eight days apart. Data
Analysis: t-test for dependent sample - Four sequential 10- day
sessions. Campers divided into units by ages. Sessions 1 & 2: 4
units of 7-9 boys ages 9-11, Sessions 3 & 4: 3 units of boys age
10 and 1 unit of girls ages 7. - Campers studied school subjects
in the morning (group and individual tutoring), participated in
cooperative group problem-solving activities and activities
designed to promote learning to c