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19听August听2006听
SUMMER CAMPS
For some the phrase 'summer camp' conjures up images of pining for home, while standing shivering in a bleak mid-English summer watching an enthusiastic camp coordinator extolling the joys and virtues of the outdoor life.听 Others think of them as opportunities for children to step towards independence and a chance to learn new skills, have fun and make friends.听 With summer camps growing in popularity, many religious and specialist activity groups, the Youth Hostel Association, the Active Training and Education Trust are offering a range of camp experiences to young people.
John McCarthy explores the history and evolution of Summer Camps with Peg Smith, Head of the American Camp Association and Martin Hudson, known in the industry as Mr Kids Holiday, a director of PGL Travel Ltd听and Chairman of the British Activity Holiday Association.听
Presented by John McCarthy
This week's guests:
Martin Hudson is a Director of and Chairman of the .
PGL Travel Ltd is a UK leading Summer Camp provider; the company takes its name from the initials of the man who started it all - Peter Gordon Lawrence. In 1955 Peter went on holiday to Austria, bought a folding canvas canoe and set off down the Danube . He enjoyed this so much that in 1957 he started canoe camping trips for small groups of young adults down the River Wye on the border between England and Wales...
The British Activity Holiday Association is the trade association for private sector providers of activity holidays and courses in the UK. The BAHA was formed in February 1986 by operators intent on setting good standards of practice within the industry, in the absence of any specific legislation.
is the Chief Executive Officer, .
The American Camp Association听(formerly known as the American Camping Association) is a community of camp professionals who, for nearly 100 years, have joined together to share their knowledge and experience and to ensure the quality of camp programs. As a leading authority in child development, the ACA works to preserve, promote, and improve the camp experience.
was first established 20 years ago; Kids Klub's ethos is to provide holidays and educational breaks that are " action packed with fun and adventure in a safe and enjoyable environment ".
(Active Training and Education) is an educational Trust governed by a Council of representatives from most major educational Associations, such as the National Association of Headteachers and the N.U.T.
CPAS (Church Pastoral Aid Society) is a national youth organization, working to support local church leaders in their ministry with young people in the 14-18 age range. has been part CPAS since 1975 and organises Christian residential holidays (Ventures).
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