Creating Space for Childhood: Camp as a Source of Play and Belonging for Youth from Families with Substance Disorders

Authors

• Edmond P. Bowers, Clemson University
• Theresa N. Melton, Clemson University
• Brian J. Maus, Clemson University
• Tori A. Garcia, Clemson University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-23-2026

Publisher

American Camp Association

Recommended Citation

Bowers, Edmond P.; Melton, Theresa N.; Maus, Brian J.; and Garcia, Tori A., "Creating Space for Childhood: Camp as a Source of Play and Belonging for Youth from Families with Substance Disorders" (2026). ACA National Camp Research Forum Abstracts. 149.
https://open.clemson.edu/aca_abstracts/149