Camp Green Lake

Camp Green Lake is a fictional juvenile detention center featured in Louis Sachar's novel. It's an outdoor summer camp where young offenders are sent as part of their sentence. The camp is located in a desolate, flat region with a dried-up lake and no actual green space, contrasting its name. Instead of typical camp activities, campers are made to dig large holes daily, which serves as a form of physical discipline and supposed character-building. The story explores themes of justice, friendship, and uncovering hidden truths beneath the camp's surface.