APS

31st APS Annual Convention · 2019

Potentiality of Adventure-Based Summer Camps: Long-Term Positive Impact on Romanian Youth

Washington, DC · May 2019

Poster · Developmental

Session: Poster Session XI

Authors

Abstract

Summer camps are a common experience for youth, but little research has explored the long-term effectiveness of these short experiences. Romanian campers four to eleven years post-camp showed differences from non-campers in personal growth, self-acceptance, fiscal responsibility, integrity, trust, and volunteering.

Prevention/Intervention