Date of Last Revision
2023-05-02 14:23:51
Major
Child Life Specialist
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Date of Expected Graduation
Summer 2015
Abstract
This research project looks at the therapeutic benefits of an animal camp for children touched by cancer. Animal assisted therapy techniques were used for children to connect with animals during a week long summer camp. The benefits of working with animals are discussed, as well as research on many therapeutic activities including reiki, labyrinth walking, zentangle drawing, yoga, and drumming. Past camp attendees were recorded and interviewed about their personal experiences at camp. Caregivers of campers were also interviewed, who shared about the positive impact camp had on their family. Multiple benefits were found for this type of camp in both the research and interview components of this project.
Research Sponsor
Rose Resler
First Reader
Casey Durkin
Second Reader
Erin Rafter
Recommended Citation
Fleck, Katie, "Therapeutic Animal Camp for Children Affected by Cancer" (2015). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 182.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/182