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The purpose of this study was to examine family communication within the core and balance model of family leisure functioning. The study was conducted from a youth perspective of family leisure and family functioning. The sample consisted of youth (N= 95) aged 11 - 17 from 25 different states in the United States. Path analyses indicated that family communication mediated a positive relationship between family leisure variables and family functioning variables. Implications and recommendations are discussed. The addition of communication in the Core and Balance Model is recommended.

Describes the Conservation and Outdoor Leadership Training (COLT) program at Brigham Young University in the U.S. Background information on the program; Principles of the experiential education philosophy; Objectives of the COLT program; Features of the program.