A manual for school administrators on how to set up a camping program

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by  Bisetti, Frank

A MANUAL FOR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS
ON HCM TO SET UP A CAMPING PROGRAM
A Project
Presented to
the Faculty of the School of Education
The U niversity of Southern C alifornia
In P artial Fulfillm ent
of the Requirements for the Degree
Master of Science in Education
by
Frank B isetti
August 1950
UMI Number: EP46197
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER PAGE
1. PROMOTION: HOW TO SELL CAMPING TO THE
ADMINISTRATION ..................................................... 1
lv NECESSITY: How to convince your superiors
th at a need exists • 1
2, ACTION: How to meet the existing need with a
camping program • . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 5
2. PERSONNEL: HC¥ TO SELECT THE STAFF • . * .................. 9
1* ADMINISTRATION: How to choose a camping
superintendent • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 9
2# ASSISTANTS: How to f i l l subordinate positions, 12
3* INDOCTRINATION: HOSf TO TRAIN YOUR STAFF 17
1, INDIVIDUALS: How to in stru ct specific
personnel • 17
2, GROUP: How to insure over-all preparedness of
a ll sta ff members ............................ . . . . . . 21
3, GENERAL: How to conduct an in-service training
program ............................................ 22
A. PROGRAM: HON TO FORMULATE AN ADEQUATE SCHEDULE . . 27
1. DAY BY DAY: How to plan for short periods • • 27
2, DURATION: How to map a c tiv itie s for a tour at
camp 29
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CHAPTER PAGE
5. PUBLICITY: HOW TO WIN PUBLIC SUPPORT........... 35
1* ORGANIZATION: How to plan your campaign • • • 36
2* INFORMATION: How to disseminate pertinent
m aterial • • • • « • • . . • * . . • • • • • • 36
3* BACKING: How to help a ll children to
particip ate in the camping program • 37
6» FUNCTION: H€M TO MAKE A SUCCESS OF THE CAMPING
PROGRAM . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
1* LOCATION: How to choose a camp s ite • • • • • 42
2. DEVELOPMENT: How to establish adequate
fa c ilitie s in camp • • • • » • • • • • • « • • 44
3« PRECAUTIONS: How to prevent accidents and
insure health and safety measures • • • • • • 47
7. IN CONCLUSION: HOW TO EVALUATE THE SUCCESS OF THE
ENTIRE CAMPING PROGRAM • . . .................................. 52
1. RESULTS: How to weigh the adequacy and effect
of the camping program • . • • ........................• • • 53
BIBLIOGRAPHY . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
PREFACE
The need for a manual of th is kind was demonstrated
by the d ifficu lty encountered by various schools and other
groups attempting to establish programs to help the youth
of the community make the best possible use of le isu re tim e.
I t was further observed th at most students did not have any
p articular fa c ility fo r u tilizin g leisure time to its fu ll­
est capacity. Many systems had attempted various programs,
but none was so successful as th at program covering outdoor
activ ity —camping.. The establishm ent of a camping program,
unless an adequate guide is available, is a d iffic u lt mat­
te r. This manual was w ritten to f i l l the need for the
direction of activ ity .
A d ifficu lty analysis was accomplished, using survey
methods with a group of school adm inistrators, teachers, and
prospective adm inistrators, and the resu lts considered in
the planning of the manual. In addition, a review of exist­
ing lite ra tu re was made, and pertinent m aterial was correla­
ted with the findings of the d ifficu lty analysis. Recourse
was had to several youth activ ity groups in the City of Los
Angeles for suggestions, and these suggestions were incor­
porated with other m aterial. An attempt has been made to
cover a ll phases of the camping program, leaving as few
loose ends as possible.
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C alifornia provides the ideal settin g for a superior
camping program, and, in view of the immediate need for such
a program, the organization of the activ ity in a ll school
systems is highly recommended to help students know how to
make the most constructive use of th eir leisu re time* I t
w ill he beneficial, whether the program is in itiate d for
the school term period or carried on throughout the entire
calendar year*
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CHAPTER 1. PROMOTION
HOW TO SELL CAMPING TO THE ADMINISTRATION
A. MOTIVATION: The adoption of a camping program w ill pro­
vide ample opportunity for the observation of growth in
individuals.
1* DEMOCRACY: Appropriate promotion of the camping
program w ill further the processes of democracy in
action through encouragement of two-way communica­
tion regarding further activ ity related to any
need within the community, and w ill gain for you
the respect of your superiors,
2, RECOGNITION: Your maintained in terest and prosecu­
tion of the activ ity w ill demonstrate you ab ility
fo r sustained effo rt, and may resu lt in your being
offered b etter position and increased salary.
3* PSYCHIC INC (ME: A ttaining the desired goal for the
welfare of the students through the acceptance of
the camping program w ill provide you with much
personal g ratificatio n for having done your job
w ell,
B. DIRECTIONS: Suggestions on how to convince the admini­
stratio n th at there is a need for a camping program.
1. NECESSITY: How to convince your superiors th at
a need ex ists.
Gather pertinent facts and figures to illu stra te
th at a camping program w ill resu lt in rich ex­
periences on behalf of the camper.
(1) Camping w ill strengthen the camper’s moti­
vation fo r healthful liv in g .
(a) Camping w ill enhance his appreciation
of the importance of health and
physical w ell-being.
(2) Encourage the development of the knowledge,
standards, and habits th at are essential
for personal health.
(a) Camping w ill provide knowledge about
exercise, sleep, re st, d iet, and
protection from disease.
(3) The camp can contribute to the development
of physical fitn ess or organic power and
vigor.
(a) Correctly conducted outdoor activ ity
helps build resistance to fatigue and
diseases.
(4) Development of motor co-ordination, body
grace, and physical sk ills may be definitely
aided by the camp experience.
15) The camp furnishes a favorable setting for
effective safety education.
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(6) Camping helps to develop in terest and sk ill
in a variety of leisure-tim e pursuits:
(a) Physical.
(b) Social.
(c ) In tellectu a l.
(d) A esthetic.
(7) Camp experience w ill develop in the camper
an in terest that w ill bring him in satisfy ­
ing contact with the world of nature.
(S) Camping w ill provide a significant opportu­
nity to contribute to the personality and
social adjustment of the camper.
(9) The program provides experiences which w ill
yield satisfactio n of such basic desires as:
(a) Social acceptance.
(b) Approval.
(c) Recognition.
(d) Accomplishment.
(e) Security.
(10) Gamp experience may further contribute to
the re-creation of the camper*s personality,
(a) I t w ill provide wholesome means for
releasing emotions and impulses.
(11) Camping fa c ilita te s emancipation from
parents and fosters the growth of the