ABSTRACT
A 'camp' is a number of households living together, all the members of which recognize a common and generally titled leader. There are a number of different titles for camp leaders, but the differences are historically, not functionally, significant. The fact that camp leadership is weak or, indeed, practically non-existent is congruent with the general social structure of the community and Fulƃe ecology. An observer visiting a rather large camp of say 10 or more homesteads will be impressed as a rule by its good morale in contrast with camps of fewer homesteads. An important feature of the camp is its seasonal variation in size and composition. It is potentially a fluid group at all times and its sense of solidarity varies. The fact that a camp leader is unable to represent his camp effectively in dealing with the Native Authority contributes further to the lack of cohesion of the camp as a unit.
