Tag Archives: Chris Thurber

[:en]Finding Beauty in an Ashtray[:fr]Votre programme d’art et d’artisanat est-il à la hauteur?[:]

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Dr. Christopher Thurber

[:en]“What is it?” asked my cabin leader, gently.  We both eyed my clay creation as it emerged from the camp kiln, glazed and cooled.  I was 12, so I hadn’t made a something; I’d made an anything.  It had just … Continue reading →

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How Do We Treat Each Other?Comment nous traitons-nous mutuellement ?

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Dr. Christopher Thurber

How do we treat each other? was the question the leadership director at one of North America’s oldest overnight camps asked the staff one evening. It seemed to be an inane question, given the label of “brotherhood” that the staff … Continue reading →

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Bullying ReduxLe camp pour lutter contre l’intimidation

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Dr. Christopher Thurber

In 1929, Camping and Character: A Camp Experiment in Character Education was published. Authors Hedley Dimock and Charles Hendry reported on the results of a multiyear study conducted at Camp Ahmek in Ontario. The study sought to uncover the changes … Continue reading →

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