CAM409 Recreational Programming
Students will be introduced to the recreational program development cycle typical to camping environments, from assessment and design to implementation and evaluation. Assessment of human development, spiritual development, and group dynamics will be addressed along with basic strategic program development. Students will be introduced to the necessary skills, techniques and methods for effectively and safely implementing a learning strategy in the context of recreational programming, along with proper evaluation methods and post-event learning integration.
Credits: 3
Student learning outcomes
- Appreciate the role of the overall mission of the organization in shaping all decisions and activities.
- Identify the organizational patterns and parameters that influence decision making.
- Assess the needs of the group and individuals as a foundation for assigning aggressive learning objectives.
- Develop an appropriate strategy for reaching the objectives.
- Understand the various learning styles within every group.
- Introduce systems for evaluation and assessment.
- Develop contingency plans.
- Integrate the event into existing programs.