Research in Outdoor Education
Article Title
Influences of Resident Camp Experiences on Career Choice: A Case Study of Female Alumnae
DOI
10.1353/roe.2015.0004
Print Reference
p. 59-81. 23p.
Abstract
Few studies have explored the long-term impacts of camp experiences on career choice, although there is a need to better understand how camp experiences may influence this decision to guide staff recruitment and retention efforts. The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of camp experiences on future career paths for women. Twenty-two camp alumnae who attended an all-girls camp completed a retrospective online survey. Salient themes related to career impacts included human service career interest, outdoor career interest, leadership and interpersonal skill development, and social-emotional skill development. Considerations for future research include a national study of a more representative sample of camp alumni to shed greater light on occupational choice and career path for camp alumni.
Recommended Citation
Garst, Barry A.; Baughman, Sarah; Whittington, Anja; and Gagnon, Ryan J.
(2015)
"Influences of Resident Camp Experiences on Career Choice: A Case Study of Female Alumnae,"
Research in Outdoor Education: Vol. 13, Article 6.
DOI: 10.1353/roe.2015.0004
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.cortland.edu/reseoutded/vol13/iss1/6