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Article: Working with Challenging Groups of Girls.(social and psychological issues in running a girls resident camp)
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- Camping Magazine
- Article date:
- November 1, 1999
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Dear Bob,
We have operated a girls resident camp in the Northeast for more than forty years. Recently, the behavior of many of our girls has become much more challenging. While we have many wonderful moments of friendship, stewardship, and closeness in our camp community, we see girls who are mean and hostile toward one another with much infighting and clique-like behavior.
Our greatest concern is when a bunk has trouble getting along because of jealousies, competition, and fighting. Girls seem to exclude one another, struggle with issues of loyalty, and often act resentful toward adults who intervene. What thoughts do you have about how to work with ...