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Research: Family Camp Impacts on Family Functioning
Camping Magazine
  • Barry A Garst, Clemson University
  • Sarah Baughman, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
  • Nancy Franz, Iowa State University
  • Richard Seidel, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2012
Publisher
American Camp Association
Abstract

Families are a foundational structure of society that play a critical role in the health and well-being of communities. Every aspect of the American family is experiencing change, including the number of adults who marry, the number of households that are formed by married people, the number of children that are conceived, and the number of non-family households (Nock, 2005). Considering these trends, programming to strengthen family relationships is particularly relevant and urgent. Research suggests that family camps — typically a residential multi-day camp experience designed for children and family members — can play a role in enhancing family functioning (Agate & Covey, 2007).

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Please use publisher's recommended citation. http://www.acacamps.org/campmag/1201/research-family-camp-family-function