Salesian Camps are fun camps, where the leaders consciously treat the campers with genuine care, gentleness and kindness. In Salesian camps, as in all Salesian works, the followers of Don Bosco treat youth with a fine blend of Reason, Religion and Kindness. By their friendly PRESENCE, the Salesian of Don Bosco and their lay helpers PREVENT their young charges from getting into dangerous and harmful situations. This method, emphasized by Don Bosco, is called the Preventive Method. This method is Pro-active instead of being re-active and punitive.
Using Don Bosco's method, the Salesian, by his presence, protects youth from making serious mistakes, rather than waiting for youth to do wrong and then bringing penalties to bear. Lastly, Salesian Camps are run by youth for youth, with support from more senior and experienced Salesian priests, Brothers, Sisters and lay Cooperators. Don Bosco encouraged youth and lay people to work with him and with his religious men and women to draw youth to God.