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ERIC Number: EJ953753
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Jun
Pages: 5
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1077-5315
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Addressing Nature Deficit Disorder through Primitive Camping Experiences
Allen, Kevin; Varner, Keegan; Sallee, Jeff
Journal of Extension, v49 n3 Article 3IAW2 Jun 2011
Today's youth suffer from Nature Deficit Disorder, a condition that has been connected to ADHD, shortage of creativity, and general lack of knowledge about the outdoors. A team of educators and specialists are addressing this issue with primitive camping. County educators were trained using experiential learning and train-the-trainer techniques. Through these methods, educators are now confident about teaching and leading primitive camping experiences. The ultimate result from the project is 4-H educators taking more youth camping and getting them out-of-doors. Primitive camping experiences can help youth overcome Nature Deficit Disorder and its associated symptoms. (Contains 2 tables.)
Extension Journal, Inc. e-mail: joe-ed@joe.org; Web site: http://www.joe.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Adult Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A