A Toolkit for Gender-inclusive Wilderness Leadership
- Author(s): Randolf Delay and Janet Dyment
- Organization: Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
- Date Published: January 1, 2003
In the early days of outdoor experiential programs, it was usually assumed that males and females experienced and interpreted wilderness-based outdoor experiential activities similarly. Since then, researchers and practitioners have learned that this is not always the case. In order to be truly effective, trip leaders should keep the needs of the individuals in mind. This includes needs related to gender.
Much of the discussion on the role of gender in outdoor activities has focused on the experiences of women and girls. For example, a recent debate on “”gender-specific programs”” was entirely devoted to women’s-only programs. Feminism has provided an important corrective by making female experiences more visible and by working to erase male-female imbalances. Nevertheless, the experiences of men and boys also need to receive attention.
Readers should recognize that there are larger cultural and societal issues that have a direct impact on female inclusion and participation in wilderness activities. Some of these aspects will be noted here, but the main focus of this article is to assist wilderness leaders in the field.
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/07303084.2003.10609234
Active Kids Club
- Organization: Active Kids Club http://www.activekidsclub.com
- Date Published: January 6, 2014
This website, based in the Toronto area, provides resources and information on outdoor activity ideas, including a Fresh Air Living publication and physical activities based upon the season.
Activity Finder: Nature Play Western Australia
- Author(s): Nature Play Western Australia (http://www.natureplaywa.org.au/about)
- Organization: Nature Play Western Australia (http://www.natureplaywa.org.au/about)
The Nature Play WA site has heaps of ideas for activities and adventures in your backyard, around your neighbourhood, and across Perth and Western Australia. The aim of Nature Play WA is to help parents help their children make the most of outdoor activities involving the bush, beach, and national and neighbourhood parks. Nature Play WA is devoted to helping West Australian children and their families connect with nature and help build stronger, healthier communities.
AdventureSmart
- Author(s): Emergency Management B.C.
- Organization: Emergency Management B.C.
- Date Published: January 1, 2010
British Columbia’s program to promote and encourage outdoor safety. AdventureSmart provides information and offers programs on outdoor safety topics. If you participate in activities like mountain biking, kayaking, snowboarding, hiking or others – we have potentially life-saving information for you.
Baby and Me Hiking and Eco-Trekkers – North Vancouver and Coquitlam
Benefits of Connecting Children with Nature: Why Naturalize Outdoor Learning Environments.
- Author(s): Natural Learning Initiative www.naturalearning.org
- Organization: North Carolina State University www.ncsu.edu
- Date Published: January 2, 2012
“This InfoSheet discusses the benefits of connecting children to nature and presents examples
of simple ways to naturalize outdoor learning environments in childcare centers.”
https://naturalearning.org/benefits-of-connecting-children-with-nature/
Benefits of investing in cycling
- Author(s): Dr Rachel Alfred
- Organization: British Cycling
- Date Published: December 1, 2014
This report shows how investing in cycling is good for our transport systems as a whole, for local economies, for social inclusion, and for public health. Eleven benefits are summarized in the report which can help solve a series of health, social and economic problems.
Benefits of Outdoor Play for Children and Youth
- Author(s): The Research File
- Organization: Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institutehttp://www.cflri.ca/ and ParticipACTION http://www.participaction.com/
- Date Published: December 31, 2010
This research file highlights the benefits of physical activity in chronic disease prevention and management which has been well established in the literature. Physical activity has been shown to reduce the risk of; coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, obesity and certain types of cancers.
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