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Outcome Study from Texas A&M University

 
In April 2007, Drs. Clifton E. Watts, Ann M. Gillard, and Peter A. Witt from the Texas A&M University Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences, began a multiple year study on Camp For All.  The purpose was to understand outcomes associated with camp participation and what key events, activities and processes lead to these changes for children with challenging illnesses and special needs.  This is a first of its kind study and we are proud to share it.
 
Click Here for the Outcome Study Report
 
Camp For All wishes to thank the Partners who participated in the study including the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Epilepsy Foundation Houston, The Periwinkle Foundation and AIDS Foundation Houston.
 
During the process, the Outcome Study spawned other research.  Links to those papers and presentations that have been made throughout the country are as follows:
 

RESEARCH 

 
Gillard, A.M., Camp Hope at Camp For All Case Study, 2009 
CampHopeatCampForAll 
 
Shelton, Kyle, Caregiver Benefits, 2009
 
Accepted/Presented Papers
      Gillard, A.M., Witt, P.A.,& Watts, C.E. (2009, March).  Organizational Processes
      Issues at a Camp   for Youth with HIV/AIDS.  Accepted for Northeast  Recreation Research Symposium, Bolton Landing, New York       
       
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