YOUTH FOR CHRIST CAMP AYEE, ONDO STATE. "An Efficient Synthesis of Facilities."A RESEARCH AND DESIGN PROPOSAL

Abstract

This work is born out of the need to create a proficient camping environment for youth development. A summary of most research done rests on the fact that, camps can offer great possibilities to successfully respond to developmental needs of youths. This research work shows that the architectural design acts as an integral part ofthis process, especially in permanent camps. The findings also reveal that the choice of architectural elements, and the interrelationship of facilities in permanent youth camps have a variety of styles and formats, and thus provide activities that vary to meet different needs. The resultant design proposal for the Nigerian youth for Christ resident camp is a solution to the design task of maximizing the superlatives ofa selected suitable campsite, to map out facilities in an efficient manner, with respect to the flow of activities expected in the camp. The pragmatic combination and synthesis of indoor, outdoor and landscaping elements to create amenities to enhance the camping experience required, is the personification of this work.