H. W. (Henry William) Gibson

Henry William Gibson was an American writer and youth-work leader best known for Camping for Boys and Boyology; or, Boy Analysis. The sources found here consistently connect him with the YMCA and with writing focused on camping, boys' development, and organized outdoor education.

Available biographical notes describe him as a leading YMCA figure, a lecturer at Boston University, and a writer on camping and youth development. A history page from the American Camp Association also credits him with early leadership in YMCA camping and notes that he was involved with the camp movement from the late 19th century, helping establish a model for organized boys' camps.

Because detailed personal biographical records were limited in the sources reviewed, it is safest to remember Gibson chiefly through his work: practical books and programs that encouraged outdoor skill, leadership, and moral growth for young people.