Course

Social Work Camp shall be conducted for 5 to 7 days. The students shall organize and conduct this camp under the direction and supervision of the teaching faculty in a rural/tribal community. The Rural Camp programme is intended to bring in the living experience of the rural community in view of the social work philosophy and principles. The rural camp facilitates social work trainees to practice and integrate social work in tune with their personal and societal expectations. It provides an opportunity to analyze the regional social system, the approaches, and the strategies of intervention used by the government and non-government organizations

Course Objective

1. To develop an understanding of the rural social structures and cultural processes with special reference to specific groups experiencing poverty and deprivation  2.To develop an understanding of the level of government intervention in relation to below the poverty line groups in the area and the related structure of decision– making and intervention  
2. To develop the capacity to make a critique of the intervention of both the voluntary organisations and the Government Agencies in relation to the specific Below the poverty line group  
3. Through experience in group living, appreciate its value in terms of self-development, interpersonal relationships sense of organisation, management and mutual responsibility  
4. To acquire skills in planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating the camp  

Rural Camp Requirements (Content):

1. Rural camp for 5 to 7 days in a rural village or a tribal area.  
2. Pre camp preparation: Students must conduct pilot visits to the rural camp areas to identify and select in consultation with faculty in charge of the camp, framing objectives,  
3. Planning: Objectives, Activities, and outcome. Develop Skills in planning and organizing programs in the community, plan programme schedule and funds, preparation of action plan.
4. Implementation: Students will conduct situational analysis and do needs assessment to plan and implement the programmes. Conduct Baseline survey or need assessment, programme designing, evaluation survey, engaging in community activities (Social Survey, street play, medical camp, awareness programmes, Life Enrichment Education activities, Service activities etc) during the rural camp.
5. Students should prepare a Social Work Camp report and submit it to their respective faculty supervisor.

The trainees have to participate in a Rural/Urban/Tribal camp which gives an opportunity to understand the real-life situations in the rural/ tribal settings in the society and it also provides the opportunity to enhance the skills in planning, organizing and implementing programmes/ projects for the marginalized people. Self-reflection is a major part of the rural camp activities.   

Assessment / Evaluation of Rural Camp:

Daily evaluations on the performance of students will be undertaken by the faculty members coordinating camp. A written report on the reflections about the rural camp will also be evaluated.  

Course Outcome

1. Students understand the rural and Tribal lifestyle and social structure and familiarize with the rural /tribal social life.  
2. Understand the process and phases of Group Dynamics by using Social Work methods and tools.  
3. To gain orientation into the policies and programmes by the Government and Voluntary organisations.