Happy Campers

Written By Sheryl Pugh

Randolph Community College

Lackawaxen Unity Camp Project: Bernice Bienenstock Furniture Library competition

Fall 2014

Concept Statement

The concept chosen for the Camp Lackawaxen is “Courage is Growth”. This positive concept relays the courage needed for youths to step out of their comfort zone and connect with other youths who face different daily challenges. The main colors – blue, green, and red – are the primary color scheme. These colors work well with the concept because of their relation to courage. Blue is often linked to confidence, Red is linked to courage, and green is linked to growth. “Courage is Growth” was chosen to represent confidence meeting courage meeting growth. The concept joins together the design principles of rhythm, unity, and harmony that youths can relate to. The style of Camp Lackawaxen is traditional/contemporary keeping the youthful patterns in the activity areas where the youth can feel welcomed. A nature-inspired interior awaits the young camper which conveys the concept by relaying the images of trees and grass and their relation to growth in nature. This design will allow the youth to have fun and enjoy the activities and interact with each other and grow into the knowledge and understanding that they will learn about their peers.