The Meaning of Camp and Social Group Work Principles

SUMMARY

The paper examines the experience of campers at a summer residential camp in relation to principles of group work practice that are incorporated into the camp program. Through the use of examples and stories from campers, six different principles are discussed in relation to their meaning to campers. All of the practice principles discussed are applicable to other recreational, residential, and educational settings.

KEYWORDS:

• Activity
• camp
• leadership
• mutual aid
• social group work
• practice principles
• problem-solving
• roles
• self determination
• transformation