Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Desa Pao melalui Creative Fun Camp: Implementasi Pengelolaan Event Partisipatif Berbasis Fun Learning

Abstract

Creative Fun Camp was a Community Service Program conducted in Pao Village, Tombolopao District, Gowa Regency, using a participatory and enjoyable learning approach that was closely connected to the daily context of the local community. The program was designed as a shared learning space where students and residents could interact, exchange experiences, and develop practical understanding through technical guidance, sharing sessions, community service activities, outbound activities, group games, entertainment, and other fun-learning-based activities. The program was not intended merely to introduce event management practices, but also to encourage community members to participate more actively, communicate effectively, collaborate with one another, and understand the importance of role distribution in organizing collective activities. This article employed a descriptive-reflective approach using the accountability report, event rundown, field documentation, and committee evaluation as its primary sources of information. The implementation of the program received positive responses from the local community, village government, and various segment of seciety. Community involvement in the activities created a more open and friendly atmosphere, allowing the learning process to feel less formal while remaining meaningful and relevant. The community benefited from increased knowledge of event organization, greater confidence to participate in collective activities, improved experience in teamwork, and stronger awareness that creative community activities can contribute to social cohesion and local participation. Several challenges were also encountered, including changing weather conditions, the distance between accommodation, dining areas, and the event venue, adjustments to the event schedule, limited assessment of community needs, and financial constraints. These challenges provided valuable lessons regarding the importance of adaptive planning, integrated logistics management, context-sensitive needs assessment, and continuous evaluation. Overall, Creative Fun Camp demonstrates that event-based community service can serve as a practical form of empowerment by bringing together learning, creativity, participation, and social interaction in an inclusive and enjoyable environment.