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The following information is generalized and compiled from questions posed to the agents and interviewers in the United Kingdom. Although camp staff from the United Kingdom may or may not have had these experiences/beliefs, Camp America wishes to share this general information with our Camp Directors.

Health

1. Most common inoculations
   Diptheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough, Polio, Measles, Mumps, Rubella
2. Innoculation for TB (Tuberculosis)
   Yes
3. Free health service
   Yes
4. Cost and regularity of visits to the dentist
   Regular visits are common.

Education

1. Percentage of 17 year olds enrolled in secondary schools: 74 (compared with 79 in the US).
2. Percentage of 18 to 21 year olds enrolled in postsecondary schools: 29 (compared with 44 in the US).
3. Alternatives chosen if not attending university
   Work, further education colleges, often vocational qualifications, work based training opportunities (internships).
4. Start and finish of the academic year
   September to June.

English Language Skills

1. Is English a compulsory subject in the schools in your country?
   N/A
2. Description of the study of English in schools e.g. from what age English is taught, how many years is English compulsory, courses focused on written or oral skills
   N/A

Childcare

1. Common attitudes to and types of discipline for children
   Physical punishment is illegal outside the family, however "smacking" (spanking) is discretionary within the family. The attitude is increasingly against smacking. More common would be the withdrawal of privileges, separation from others is a common form of discipline.
2. Physical discipline of children
   See number 1.

Religion

1. Most common religions
   Mainly Protestant, also Roman Catholic, Jewish, Muslim
2. Practice of religion by young people
   Not very common.
3. Would a young person choose to practice a religion that is different than her family's religion
   Not very often.
4. Common religious practices e.g. special practices or dietary restrictions
   Only Jewish, Muslim and minority religions

Telephone

1. Telephones in the home
   Yes
2. Would most parents/family speak English well enough to take a message from an American Camp Director?
   Yes
3. Computer or e-mail access
   50%

Diet

1. Attitudes to eating meat
   Yes, meat is eaten but increasingly less so.
2. Vegetarianism
   Yes, especially among girls.
3. Other common dietary traditions
   None.

Miscellaneous

1. Freedom of their family to socialize and date
   Yes
2. Curfews at home
   Not for those over 18
3. Sharing household chores
   Yes
4. Diversity of population
   Yes
   If so, would this be represented in the young people you would recruit?
   Still represents only a small minority of the population.
5. Three main characteristics of the people
   Reserved, polite, sense of humor, fun.
6. Attitudes to nudity both in and out of the home e.g. sunbathing in the nude?
   Not acceptable in public places unless they are designated areas. Nudity amongst young children acceptable on beaches. Attitudes vary in the house.