Camp boating programs; a survey. (American Camping Association survey)

From: Camping Magazine | Date: November 1, 1993| Author: Porter, Laurie J. | Copyright information

An American Camping Assn survey of 1,653 camps and retreat/conference centers revealed the need for materials to develop better boating programs. The study collected information about camp boating participants, boating equipment, instructor training, boating accidents and needs of camp boating programs.

The first boating experience for many individuals occurs in a camp environment. Camp provides an ideal setting for well-supervised, on-the-water instruction in safe boating princip...

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