4. Awayness
The camp setting and environment also contribute to its effectiveness. Camping takes people away from the noise, demands, routines, and pressures of daily life. It removes them from the constant onslaught of the world's influence which comes via TV, magazines, family, friends, unsaved teachers, etc.
5. Purpose
Another factor, which contributes greatly to the effectiveness of a camping program, is what is called "single-purpose-administration". Not only is the camper removed from a godless society with all of its influence, but he is brought into a safe, wholesome, Christ-centered environment of caring, acceptance, fun, learning, and relaxation. The use of time, the content and methods of teaching or recreation, who is placed in what room, what campers are to bring-or leave home, the meals, the campsite, and much, much more - all are under the control of the leadership, and all are planned to achieve a specific purpose.
I was shocked once to be accused of "brainwashing campers like the cults" by the use of this almost total control of the environment. Indeed, we do need to exercise caution not to cross a line whereby we pressure or coerce people into making decisions against their will. But use correctly this purposeful control is a good thing.