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RESOURCES FOR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM IDEAS FOR CAMPS
The following resources are available from the YMCA of the USA, International Division:
YMCA of the USA, International Division
101 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL
60606:
A. Around the World in 80
Ways
Creative and educational ideas for all levels of
involvement from easy, inexpensive, fun projects to global education, development, and partnership programs
B. Bringing the World
Home
The
YMCA International Guide for School-age Children
written and illustrated by Judy Weddle, this resource has more than 30 chapters countries from every continent, including games, stories,
recipes, folktales, and projects.
C. Linking Your Y with the
World: Global Environment and Development Education
Resource guide for YMCA camps and outdoor education centers.
The following resources are available from the ACA Bookstore:
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American Camping Association
5000 State Road 67 North
Martinsville, IN 46151-7902
800-428-2267
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D.
Multicultural Games: 75 games from 43 cultures, Lorraine Barbarash, $15.00
E. Kid’s
Multicultural Art Book: Art & Craft Experiences from Around the World, $12.95
F. The Kid’s
Multicultural Cook Book: Food & Fun Around the World, $12.95
The following resources are available as noted:
G. Games Around the World
The book presents the history of each game,
directions on how to make and play it, as well reference to the play time, group size, and space needed.
available from:
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United National Childrens Fund (UNICEF)
New York, NY
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H.
Make A World of Difference:
Creative Activities for Global Learning
Offers step-by-step instruction for creative global
learning activities that can be adapted to almost any age.
available from:
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Friendship Press
Distribution Office
P.O. Box 37844
Cincinnati, OH 45222-0844
Price: $18.95 |
I.
The Children's World Series: Stories, Games, and Songs
Three Volume series with resources for children
with different physical abilities.
Also available from Friendship Press:
J. Taking the World
to Camp:
Creative Ideas for International Education at Camp
available from:
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YMCA Canada, Supplies Department
2160 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4S 2A9 |
K.
Hello World: A Handbook of Activity Ideas
Suitable for children, teens, and adults, this is a
collection of activities addressing global awareness, hunger, the environment, and peace/conflict resolution.
available from:
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YMCA of Metropolitan Minneapolis
International Division
30 S. Ninth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
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Simulation activities addressing cultural issues
and global concerns are also available through:
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Intercultural Press
P.O. Box 700
Yarmouth, ME 04096
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L.
Grocery Store: A Cross Cultural Role Play
Campers explore issues of racial and cultural
differences, respect for others,self-esteem, the importance of communication, and cross-cultural conflict resolution.
M. Ecotonos
Campers explore power issues, cultural assumptions
and expectations, and communication styles in a multicultural environment.
N. Barnga
Campers simulate the effect of cultural differences
on human interaction.
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