Promoting Resiliency and Flourishing Through Collegiate Outdoor Orientation Programming

Authors

  • Eleanor Crofford Old Dominion University
  • Abigail Rossiter Old Dominion University
  • Eddie Hill Old Dominion University
  • Chris Zajchowski Old Dominion University
  • Erik Edwards Old Dominion University
  • Michael Willett Old Dominion University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18666/JOREL-2020-V12-I2-9812

Keywords:

Outdoor orientation programs, university recreation, resiliency

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Author Biography

Eddie Hill, Old Dominion University

Park, Recreation and Tourism Studies

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2020-05-18

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Vol. 12 No. 2 (2020)

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