Some interesting points...
I would like to point out the actual opposite of your point as well Curt. The chance of an inner-city kid to see a different set or moral or behaviors by socializing with kids from different backgrounds can be very influential and a great teaching tool for that child.
I would also like to mention the idea that looking too deeply into a child?s background or economic demographic could lead to unfair labeling of the child. Poor behavior is is shared with both demographics and should be handled the same way. I believe the need for the behavioral specialist would be important for relating and communicating to find a common ground for each situation between child/child as well as counselor/child. I strongly recommend from experience is to hire from with-in someone who showed strong skills in behavior management. If you are looking for someone new I think someone with a major in sociology could be a great candidate. Finding a student in that study could lead to college credit instead of staff salary and that?s a plus for everyone!
I totally understand Curt's view of the materialistic things kids can have aggression, caused by jealousy, can lead to problems. I agree with curt that having a week for just sponsored youth is an option but it does eliminate some aspects from the purpose of UW in sending the kids to the camps.
I think the overall conclusion would land on what your camp can offer. But we must be careful on labeling the sponsored youth from the gate. Behavior issues stem from all economic and socio classes and, in my experience, there are so many well behaved but only takes one to label the whole group.
