and adolescents in the United States are diagnosed with cancer each year.1 As a result of recent medical advances, death rates for childhood cancer have decreased significantly in the past several decades. However, the importance of addressing challenges faced by children with cancer, such as social impairment or elevated levels of distress still remain critical.2 Childhood cancer greatly affec...

BACKGROUND The metabolic impact of participating in a diabetes camp is little known among children and adolescents living with type 1 diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa. We aimed to assess the changes in glycemic control and insulin doses in a group of children and adolescents living with type 1 diabetes in Cameroon during and after camp attendance. METHODS During a 5-day camp, we collected data ...

the aim of the present study was to examine the impact of jihadi camps on the identity formationof teenagers in iran. seventy-six campers participated in the study and were randomly divided into control(n = 42) and experimental groups (n =34). the control group does not follow the camp’s regular program whilethe experimental group attended to the camp’s regular program. all participants complet...

Camp remains a powerful experience for youth of any age, but special care must be taken to ensure camps are supportive diverse audiences. This article describes the process by which 4-H camp organizers created welcoming and affirming teen dependents active duty, retired, or veteran military personnel, especially those campers who identified as non-binary LGBTQ+. included careful consideration l...

Dear Editor: A child’s grief process is different from an adult’s. A child’s grief experience is not only shaped by his or her loss but also by the complex reactions of the adults in their life. Grieving youth crave normalcy and the opportunity to share and connect with peers or others who know what they are going through. It is essential for them to do this without judgment or fear of triggeri...

Many adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) experience challenges in social competence. Evidence suggests that specialized summer camps skills training may have positive outcomes on competence development ADHD. This article reports a pilot study of therapeutic camp program for children and The examines the degree to which objectives were achieved through pre-camp, post...