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Llyod Burgess, Sharp, affectionately called L. B. by those who knew him best, was a pioneer in outdoor education long before the term became commonly known (and coined by Sharp himself). Beginning his career with Life Magazine's Fresh Air Farms in the early 1900s, L. B. transformed youth camping programs from what had previously been militaristic, oppressive, and punitive to a focus on providing educational, nurturing, and small group camping experiences for youth across the United States.  Spanning the decades from his birth in 1895 to his passing in 1963, this book presents L. B'.s remarkable career accomplishments, as told by his friends and associates, and the many ways in which his leadership inspired them all.

About the Author

Author Julie Carlson has nearly three decades of experience teaching and working with learners of all ages in the outdoors in environmental education, adventure education, and experiential education arenas.  She first learned of Lloyd Burgess Sharp as an undergraduate in college majoring in outdoor recreation.  Her interest in his contributions to the outdoor education movement in the United States continued to grow throughout her years as an educator, and it took no deliberation on her part when she entered doctoral studies in educational leadership to focus her dissertation on Sharp's career; presented here in a condensed book form.  Julie currently teaches graduate studies in experiential education and educational leadership at Minnesota State University, Mankato.  She enjoys exploring new places and experiencing adventures in the great outdoors with her husband, Matthew, and daughter, Skyler.