Course Detail

SRA 371 Camp leadership

SRA 371 IS Sec 1, University of Mississippi
[See UM Catalog for Description]

3 credit hours

Instructor Information:

Instructor name:
David Waddell

David has taught at Ole Miss for seven years following a twenty-five year career leading recreation programs for churches and retirement communities.

Contact Information:

If you have questions concerning the content of the course, you may contact the instructor directly using the email link in the "Communications" tab. NOTE: Whenever sending email, please be sure to indicate your Course title and number in the subject line.

Course Description

Training for camp counseling: programming; camp craft skills; survey of the field of camping. Prerequisite: Majors and minors only, or with instructor’s approval.

Textbook Information:

Textbook information will be provided upon enrollment in your iStudy course.

Course Objectives:

This course will provide students with opportunities to:

• Investigate the history of camping and camp management.
• Understand the varieties of camping available to participants.
• Become familiar with equipment and supplies necessary for various styles of camping.
• Understand the importance of natural resources to camping and mastering low-impact and environmentally sensitive camping techniques.
• Become familiar with principles and procedures necessary for safe camping and camp management, and for managing risk in the outdoors.
• Increase general knowledge of camp skills, techniques, and the natural history of the southeastern United States.
• Become more familiar with professional organizations and advocacy groups in the areas of camping and outdoor recreation.
• Develop an understanding of camp management, including fiscal management, marketing, risk management, staff management, and programming.

Course Outline:

This course consists of 16 instructional modules, 3 major projects, and 2 proctored examinations

You MUST take the syllabus quiz within 2 weeks of enrolling or you will be dropped from the course. NOTE: you must pass the Syllabus and Orientation Quiz for the course materials to appear on the Lessons page.

Unit

Lesson

Reading Assignments

Due for Grades

Pacing Guide
to complete the course in one semester

Start Here

*You MUST complete the syllabus quiz as soon as you have access to your Blackboard course. This is mandatory to verify your attendance.* NOTE: you must pass the Syllabus and Orientation Quiz for the course materials to appear on the Lessons page.

Syllabus Quiz

Week 1

1

0

Lesson 0: Introduction

 Journal entry, timed quiz

Week 1  

1

Lesson 1: Design and Inspection
Ball and Ball Ch.10

Timed quiz

Week 1

2

Lesson 2: History of Camping
Ball and Ball Ch.1

Pioneer Campers assignment

Week 2

  2

3

Lesson 3: Types of Camps
Ball and Ball Ch.1

Types of camps assignment

Week 2

4

Lesson 4: Values and Benefits
Drury Ch.1

Timed Quiz

Week 3

Major Project 1

Campsite Evaluation

Must be completed before proceeding

Week 3

  3

5

Lesson 5: Camp Planning
Drury Ch.8-9

Timed quiz

Week 4

6

Lesson 6: Camp Programming
Ball and Ball Ch. 3 & 5

 Web resource assignment

Week 5

   4

7

Lesson 7: Staff Training

Staff training assignment

Week 5

8

Lesson 8: Pursuits and Participants
Ball and Ball Ch. 4

First-Time Campers assignment

Week 6

9

Lesson 9: Camp Counseling

 Camp Counseling assignment, timed quiz

Week 7

Midterm Exam

Covers Lessons 1-10

To be scheduled
and completed
before proceeding

Week 7

 
MIDPOINT OF COURSE

If you are a semester student, you must reach the midpoint of your course by the date specified in your information.
If you are a Flex UM student, you CANNOT WITHDRAW from this course after the exam has been submitted.

All lesson assignments or exams needed to reach the midpoint of the course

The exact date semester students are required to reach the midpoint is specified in your information.

  5

10

Lesson 10: Leave No Trace

Timed quiz

Week 8

11

Lesson 11: Campcraft Skills and Equipment
Drury Ch. 2-6

Modern Marvels: Camping Technology assignment

Week 9

Major Project 2

Campcraft Skills Video

Must be completed before proceeding

Week 9

   6

12

Lesson 12: Camp Business Plans and Career Opportunities

 Timed Quiz

Week 10

13

Lesson 13: Human Resource Issues and Customer Service
Ball and Ball Ch. 6, 7, 9 & 15

 Customer Service Assignment

Week 11

  7

15

Lesson 14: Camp Budget, Finances and Marketing
Ball and Ball Ch. 14

 Ultimate Camp Resources Assignment

Week 12

16

Lesson 15: Risk Management
Ball and Ball Ch. 11 & Drury Ch. 7

 Risk Management Assignment

Week 13

Major Project 3

Campout Journal and Presentation

Must be completed before proceeding

Week 14

Final Exam

Comprehensive exam from all chapters (ensure all work is completed and graded prior to scheduling this exam)

To be scheduled
and completed
before proceeding

Week 15

Grading:

Grading Scale:
900 - 1000 = A
800 - 899 = B
700 - 799 = C
600 - 699 = D
Below 599 = F

FAILURE TO TAKE THE FINAL EXAM WILL RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE COURSE.

You must submit the lessons required to take the course exam(s). Lessons required but not submitted will receive a grade of zero. For the final exam, all coursework must be submitted and graded.