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The Explore the Outdoors series provides information to educate teens about outdoor sports while focusing on training and safety. Miseducation and misinformation can lead to sporting accidents and even fatalities.Studies show that teens who participate in sports are less likely to engage in destructive behavior such as smoking, alcohol and drug abuse, and criminal activity. In addition, many innovative new emotional growth programs for at-risk teenagers are taking place in the outdoors. Professionals in education, psychology, and guidance are utilizing wilderness settings to teach teenagers responsibility, trust, discipline, and teamwork.This book provides teens with everything they need to begin camping -- from advice on planning and campsites to tips on gear and food. It offers important safety information about dangerous plants and animals and advises teens on dealing with medical emergencies and natural disasters.

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