Author Archives: Dr. Stephen Fine

About Dr. Stephen Fine

Stephen Fine, PhD, University of Toronto (OISE/UT), is a curriculum specialist and founder/co-director of The Hollows Camp. As a youth development professional and independent researcher, his interests include intra-group dynamics, learning in context, global citizenship, and the stewardship of natural lands. In addition to his duties with the CCA, he is also Co-Chair of the Research Committee for the International Camping Fellowship. Stephen est le directeur fondateur de The Hollows Camp (Ontario) et un spécialiste dans le domaine de l’éducation informelle. Il préside le comité national de recherche de l’ACC et a coprésidé le Forum de recherche au 9e Congrès international des camps qui s’est déroulé à Hong Kong en 2011.

[:en]Call To Action for Camps – Research 360[:fr]Appel à l’action à l’attention des camps – Research 360[:]

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Dr. Stephen Fine

[:en]Invitation to Canadian Camp Directors: This is a significant opportunity for insights into the impact of summer camp on Canadian youth. The American Camp Association is currently partnered with the University of Utah in the Research 360 Impact Study to … Continue reading →

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Impressions from the 10th International Camping CongressRetour sur le Xe Congrès international des camps, Antalya (Turquie), 2014

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Dr. Stephen Fine

Today’s youth live in a complex and rapidly changing global landscape. While new technologies foster international connectivity, ideological tensions threaten to thwart peace efforts and young people across the globe stand at the forefront of both progress and conflict. The … Continue reading →

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Camp Research Project: Purpose, Findings and Practical ApplicationsProjet de recherche sur les camps de l’ACSC : objet, conclusions et applications pratiques

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Dr. Stephen Fine

The Canadian Camping Association, as a federation of camps across the country, is experiencing a variety of challenges: rising costs, shrinking youth market share, increased government scrutiny and regulation, and risk management issues. Validated research is a powerful instrument for … Continue reading →

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