Subjects attending for more than one session were studied only for their first session at camp. Camp program was the same for each 1-week session. A scale to measure individual group adaptation and camp evaluation was also included. No significant correlations between camp friendship or group acceptance and evaluations of the camp experience. Subjects attending camp with a friend, had more positive expectations and evaluations of camp than subjects attending camp alone.
Results support that group acceptance and friendship, though related, are separate peer domains.
No significant correlation between subject camp friendship antagonism and antagonism rating given from the group.