ABSTRACT
The problems involved in the social and psychological treatment of disturbed children have led practitioners in the field of mental hygiene to search constantly for new treatment methods and facilities. Several camps in various parts of the country have been set up specifically to serve disturbed children and others with special needs. If the child's behavior and needs are understood, and he meets with tolerance, warmth, and encouragement from the counselor, he will soon realize that this adult is different from his own parents. It is important to reiterate that a camp experience should not be regarded as a cure for underlying pathological deviation. If carefully designed, however, it may provide youngsters who have severe ego impairment with the kinds of concrete experiences that will enable them to better manage their impulses and to react with less discomfort and confusion to the requirements of living with others.
