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American Camp Association
and the Center for Outdoor Ethics bring
Leave No Trace skills to campers nationwide
MAY 2005, ORLANDO, FL—The American
Camp Association (ACA) and the Leave No
Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics (the Center)
are joining forces to bring outdoor ethics
and minimum-impact principles to kids nationwide.
Through a new partnership, ACA and the Center
will provide campers of all ages with easy,
basic techniques to care for and protect
the natural lands they enjoy both at camp
and at home. From summer day camps to month
long, say "farewell" to mom and
dad camps, kids will learn about many Leave
No Trace concepts including pack it in,
pack it out, respect wildlife, and share
the trails.
"While at camp, kids learn about
independence, the importance of community
and respect . . . all of these dovetail
great with the Leave No Trace principles
of respect for wildlife, using care around
the water, taking care of the trails, planning
ahead, etc. This is a great opportunity
for both ACA and the Center," commented
Rhonda Mickelson, executive director, ACA
Southeastern.
The new partnership utilizes components
from ACA's Outdoor Living Skills (OLS)
program that teaches youth how to live in
the outdoors. Together, the Center and ACA
will create educational materials that empower
youth with skills that encourage them to
protect natural lands while they are hiking,
bicycling, camping, boating, horseback riding,
and enjoying any form of outdoor recreation.
"We're thrilled about our new
partnership with the American Camp Association.
Leave No Trace training and outreach will
soon be readily available to campers enjoying
all types of outdoor activities,"
said Dana Watts, the Center's executive
director. "What better place to teach
kids about caring for the outdoors than
during their positive experiences at camp."
The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics
is a national nonprofit organization dedicated
to promoting and inspiring responsible outdoor
recreation through education, research,
and partnerships. The Leave No Trace program
builds awareness, appreciation, and respect
for wildlands. The Center has a variety
of program offerings and curricula to teach
and share the seven Leave No Trace principles.
The American Camp Association works to
preserve, promote, and enhance the camp
experience for children and adults. ACA-accredited
camp programs ensure that children are
provided with a diversity of educational
and developmentally challenging learning
opportunities. There are over 2,400 ACA-accredited
camps that meet up to 300 health and safety
standards. For more information, visit www.ACAcamps.org.
Learn the skills you need to succeed. Camping Magazine is your primary source for the most recent trends in the camp industry, the latest research in the field of youth development, critical management tools, and innovative programming ideas. September/October 2010 articles address education, research, history, 2020 Toolbox, and much more.
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