A multi-method impact evaluation of a therapeutic summer camp program

Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal

Volumn 20, Issue 1, 2003, Pages 53-76

  Michalski, Joseph H ^a   Mishna, Faye ^b   Worthington, Catherine ^c   Cummings, Richard ^d  

^a BROCK UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

^b UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO   (Canada)

^c UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY   (Canada)

^d Integra   (Canada)

Author keywords

Impact Evaluation; Learning Disabilities; Multi Method Design; Therapeutic Camp

Indexed keywords

EID: 3543020982     PISSN: 07380151     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1021467503588     Document Type: Article

References (20)

1. Asher, S. R., & Wheeler, V. A. (1985). Children's loneliness: A comparison of rejected and neglected peer status. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 53, 500-505.
2. Berkovitz, I. H., & Sugar, M. (1986). Indications and contraindications for adolescent group psychotherapy. In M. Sugar (Ed.), The adolescent in group and family therapy (pp. 3-26). Chicago: The University of Chicago Press.
3. Blake, J. (1996). Opening doors: Integration of persons with a disability in organized children's camping in Canada. Journal of Leisurability, 23(2), 3-10.
4. Breton, M. (1990). Learning from social group work traditions. Social Work with Groups, 13(3), 21-34.
5. Brown, L., & Alexander, J. (1991). Self-Esteem Index. PRO-ED, Inc.
6. Byers, E. S. (1979). Wilderness camping as a therapy for emotionally disturbed children: A critical review. Exceptional Children, 45(8), 628-635.
7. Davis-Berman, J., & Berman, D. S. (1989). The wilderness therapy program: An empirical study of its effects with adolescents in an outpatient setting. Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 19(4), 271-281.
8. Gentry, M. E. (1984). Developments in activity analysis: Recreation and group work revisited. Social Work with Groups, 7(1), 35-44.
9. Gresham, F., & Elliott, S. N. (1990). Social Skills Rating System Manual. New York: American Guidance Service, Inc.
10. Kelk, N. (1994). Camping and outdoor activities as psychosocial interventions. Australian Social Work, 47(2), 37-42.
11. Kiewa, J. (1994). Self-control: The key to adventure? Towards a model of the adventure experience. Women and Therapy, 15(3/4), 29-41.
12. Langdon, P., & Kelk, N. (1994). The paediatric AIDS camp: Three years of good times. Australian Social Work, 47(3), 43-49.
13. Levitt, L. (1994). What is the therapeutic value of camping for emotionally disturbed girls? Women and Therapy, 15(3/4), 129-137.
14. Marx, J. D. (1988). An outdoor adventure counseling program for adolescents. Social Work, 33, 517-520.
15. Redl, F. (1966). Psychopathological risks of camp life. In When we deal with children: Selected writings (pp. 440-451). New York: The Free Press.
16. Schwartz, W. (1960). Characteristics of the group experience in residential camping. In T. Berman-Rossi (Ed.), Social work: The collected writings of William Schwartz (pp. 427-433). Itasca, Ill.: F. E. Peacock Publishers.
17. Shasby, G., Heuchert, C., & Gansneder, B. (1984). The effects of a structured camp experience on locus of control and self concept of special populations. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 18(2), 32-40.
18. Tassé, P. (1978). 'Roughing it' therapy. JOURNAL, Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies, 7, September, 1-3.
19. Vinter, R. D. (1965). Social group work. In H. L. Lurie (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Social Work (pp. 715-723). New York: National Association of Social Workers.
20. Wetzel, M. C., McNaboe, C., & McNaboe, K. A. (1995). A mission based ecological evaluation of a summer camp for youth with developmental disabilities. Evaluation and Program Planning, 18(1), 37-46.