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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Mary S. Edgar was one of the motivating forces behind the camping movement which developed in Canada. Today, this movement encompasses activities organized and administered by an individual or by a group of individuals, for the development and involvement of youth (as campers and as staff members) through camping (Wright, 1966). The claim made that Mary 5. Edgar was one of the motivating forces behind the Canadian camping movement is supported by written testimony submitted by associates (Davidson, 1973; Northway, 1973). Subjective opinion is also an important component in prompting the writer to make this claim. The validity of this claim was reinforced