I really don't like the concept of camper awards. Things like awards for archery and riflery, when you can attain a certain level within the NRA's guidelines is fine by me, but the other stuff seems counterproductive if not somewhat negative. When someone becomes a camper of the award or most artistic, or best softball player, that is making a value judgement based on opinion. Worse, though, is the commentary that it makes about the people that don't get those awards. I think that it leads to unnecessary competition, campers sucking up to get awards, counselors egos playing a role, etc. Again, awarding someone on tangible results and having a structure where others can also attain that level of achievement is great, but the other awards concern me.
[This message has been edited by Northwoods (edited October 31, 2003).]
