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• Regular bouts ofmoderate physical activity reduce the symptoms of mild or moderate depression and anxiety neuroses by improving self-image, social skills, mental health, perhaps cognitive functions, and total well being. (Taylor, et. al., I985) Regular physical activity can help reduce the risk of many adult health problems, including diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. (USDHHS, 1996) • Participation in physical activitlr and recreation can provide positive benefits related to psychological health, physical health, familial interactions, peer influence, academic performance, community development and other lifestyle behaviors. ("Impact", 2QU-~) • Children function better than usual after activities in green settings; and, the "greener" a child's play area, the less severe his or her attention deficit symptoms. (Taylor, ?(~t)1) • For girls, green spaces immediately outside the home can help them lead more effective, self-disciplined lives by increasing their concentration, inhibition of initial ifnpulses, and increasing their ability to delay gratification. {Taylor et aL, 2(~Q1j CnMP U~1D~R Tfl~ STAftS Why is it goad to go camping? + Camping has a positive influence on self-image in relatively short periods of time across all age groups, but particularly among younger campers. (Marsh, X999) • Children at camp show significant gains in their locus of control and general self- efficacv and this is expected to'have some type of carz~-over into life beyond the camp setting. (Sekine, 1~)9~) + Many activities of camp lead to youth feeling better about themselves if they are offered as opportunities for young people to both assert their independence and learn cooperative teamwork, (Chenen-, 1991) • In resident one-week and outdoor school programs across the country, youth with and without disabilities made significant growth in their outdoor skills and personal development. (Brannan et x1.,,1997) • Self-reliance, or independence, was a predominant outcome of youth camping. (Brannan et al., 199!)