Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
The Teaching of the Camps
Course Code
LSPA_038
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ingrīda Smukā
Structure Unit Manager
Renārs Līcis
Structural Unit
Department of Individual and Team Sports
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
To provide the possibility to learn knowledge of different types of camps and related basic principles in their organisation, content creation and leading; to master skills in the creation and implementation of camp projects.
Preliminary Knowledge
Preliminary knowledge of professional Bachelor in general theoretical study courses and basic sector-specific theoretical courses.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.1. Understands the importance of a camp in shaping and comprehensive development of person’s personality. 2. Understands the principles of creating camp content according to rate and rhythm curves (days, weeks)
Skills
1.3. Knows how to create camp content by selecting a camp legend corresponding to the target audience; 4. Knows how to create camp content by choosing the activities best suited to the purpose, age and gender characteristics and physical fitness, 5. Knows how to create a camp content plan. 6. Knows how to create camp projects by defining appropriate objectives, setting tasks and choosing suitable methods for the implementation of the project. 7. Knows how to work in a team.
Competences
1.8. Skilfully analyses and evaluates the selected camp content and the impact of activities on the comprehensive development of a personality. 9. Knows the binding legislation for the organisation of camps.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
-
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-
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1. Preparing for exam.
2. Preparing homework – camp content description and developing a content plan.
3. Preparation of scenarios and plans for camp events.
4. Writing a camp project.
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
-
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-
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The total assessment is summative.
Homework (camp description, content plan);
Content and presentation of a camp project;
Content and leading of camp events.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Studying the content of the study course, assessment criteria. Camp, legislation and regulations relating to the organisation of children’s camps. CM Regulations No. 981
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Documentation in a camp. Teaching staff in a camp, duties. Types of camps. Specifics of creating camp content, camp objectives, tasks, choice of methods.
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Documentation in a camp. Teaching staff in a camp, duties. Types of camps. Specifics of creating camp content, camp objectives, tasks, choice of methods.
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-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Creation of camp content. Camp legend, intrigue
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Phases and rate and rhythm of group development (days, weeks)
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
10 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Creating a camp project. Examination
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Creating a camp project. Examination
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-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Practical seminar classes in a camp – planning, organising, leading camp events
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Practical seminar classes in a camp – planning, organising, leading camp events
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Practical seminar classes in a camp – planning, organising, leading camp events
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Presentation of children’s camp projects.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Documentation in a camp. Teaching staff in a camp, duties. Types of camps. Specifics of creating camp content, camp objectives, tasks, choice of methods.
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Documentation in a camp. Teaching staff in a camp, duties. Types of camps. Specifics of creating camp content, camp objectives, tasks, choice of methods.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
4 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Creating a camp project. Examination
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-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Creating a camp project. Examination
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-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Practical seminar classes in a camp – planning, organising, leading camp events
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Presentation of children’s camp projects.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.00
Contact hours:
8 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Bērnu nometņu organizēšanas un darbības kārtība. MK noteikumi Nr.981., [tiešsaiste]. (skatīts 2024. 30.augustā).
2.
Brūders A. Nometņu mācība. Metodiskais izdales un darba materiāls LSPA 2. un 3. kursa studentiem. Rīga: LSPA, [b.i.], 2000. (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
Bērnu nometņu vadītāja rokasgrāmata. Metodiskais materiāls. Rīga: VISC, 2003. (akceptējams izdevums)
4.
Liepiņa I., Smukā I. „Metodiskie ieteikumi aktīvās atpūtas un fizisko aktivitāšu pasākumiem lokālās administratīvās teritorijās (pašvaldībās)”. SVA, LR Izglītības ministrija, 2008. (akceptējams izdevums)
5.
Luiss Dž. „Projektu vadīšanas pamati”. 9.nodaļa. Projekta komandas vadīšana. Rīga: izdevniecība PUSE PLUS, 2001. (akceptējams izdevums)
6.
American Camp Association. [tiešsaite]. (skatīts 2024.g. 30.oktobrī)
7.
Ārzemju studentiem/For international students:
8.
American Camp Association. [tiešsaite]. (skatīts 2024.g. 30.oktobrī)
Additional Reading
1.
Forands I. „Projekta menedžments”. 9.nodaļa. Pprojekta plānošana. Rīga: Latvijas Izglītības fonds, 2006.
2.
Kornels Dž. Spēles dabā. Rīga: Bērnu vides skola, 1994.
3.
Valērijs Praude. Menedžments. Trešais, pārstrādātais un papildinātais izdevums. Rīga: Burtene, 2012.
4.
Nometņu organizēšana Latvijā. [tiešsaite]. (skatīts 2024.g. 30.oktobrī)
Other Information Sources
1.
Canadian Camp Association. [tiešsaite]. (skatīts 2024.g. 30.oktobrī)