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GUIDE TO CONTENTS — JUNE 1959
COUNSELING — What Is a Counselor? ¢ What Is a Camper? « Keep the Camper in Mind e Counseling Is Channnel One e« 50 Suggestions for Camp Counselors ....
NATURE AND CAMPCRAFT — Smokey Bear ¢ Learn the Stars ¢ Choosing the Campsite ¢ Equipment List ¢ Outdoor Aquarium ¢ Making Friends with Raccoons
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1959 Summer Activities
Counseling
What Is a Counselor?
A counselor is one of those individuals who is supposed to know everything—but doesn’t. He’s head cook, time- keeper, property man, umpire, nature expert, activity planner, all rolled up in one. He knows everything about anything—from tap dancing to how to catch a butterfly without a net. He always knows just what’s happening— when, where, how, and why—or he should.
A counselor’s equipment consists of one more moment of patience, constantly in use; assorted answers in assorted places at assorted times; a slightly worn staff shirt. The appearance of a counselor varies from a crew cut and khakis to a pony tail and bermudas.
He works 25 hours a day without a complaint and is always willing to take night patrol for his best friend. He loves children or he wouldn’t be at camp. He’s a delight- ful combination of good times and bad times, of laughter and tears. He is a substitute parent and a big brother at the same time.
But the one thing that makes it all worthwhile is when a camper comes up and catches his arm, looks up at him and says, “Hey, will you be back next year?”
—Dr. Philip S. Fox, director, Kaufmann Camp, Washing- ton, D.C.
What Is a Camper?
Immediately following that period known as school, an incredible creature known as a camper appears on the scene.
A camper is a rare combination of natural freshness, alarming frankness, unpredictable thoughts and actions, tangled hair, boisterous belly laughs, and unbelievable sincerity and enthusiasm.
Campers are found everywhere—in cabins, lagging be- hind on the trail, smoking in the latrine, hanging by their feet in a tree house, discussing problems with their coun.
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selor on a bench, on the bottom of the swimming pool, squeezing furry animal necks, running away from camp, and, on hot, humid days, hanging affectionately on their counselor.
A camper is innocence with mud on his face, a ball of enthusiasm in T-shirt and jeans, a sun-tanned personality with problems.
Just so you remember him every minute of the day, he sings in a high-pitched voice, makes noises like the mating call of a whip-poor-will, flaps his wings in hawk-like fash- ion, throws a temper tantrum occasionally, playfully pushes his best friend over the stump in front of the dining hall, gets himself stung by angry wasps, or becomes an entanglement of mixed emotions which finds release in a fist fight or crying jag.
He likes animals of any size, shape or description, to chew two sticks of bubble gum at a time, to be awakened by the latest hit record, to be captain of the team, to get dressed up like an Indian or pirate at any time, and to hear his name at mail call.
He dislikes rest hour, carrying his bedroll, cold showers, getting up in the morning, seeing his counselor go on leave, and letting his pet frog go at the end of the camp period.
Nobody can spend as much time eating, exploring the creek bed, reading comic books, arguing over who’s kick- ing whom at the table, ordering supplies at the camp store, or just sitting around a campfire having a glorious time dreamily singing favorite camp songs.
Nobody can be so illogical at so many times yet so warm and grateful the next minute. Nobody can cry so conveniently and become equally as effervescent when the occasion demands.
A camper is a magical creature, possessing two arms, two legs, a head and torso, all bursting with the breath of life, all anxious to explore the camp and counselor, most of which is attempted the first day of camp.
And, when the last note of Taps sounds and he’s tucked securely under the covers and looking up at you wistfully, there’s nothing in the world like the feeling of knowing that this camper is a real friend who wants your guidance and who has spent a truly wonderful day with you.
—From an article by Louis C. Kuehner in Camping Mag- azine, June, 1957.
Camping Magazine, June, 1959
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Goals in Leadership
From what kind of experience does a child derive deep- er satisfaction? It comes from an experience that con- vinces him he is a person of value, that builds self-respect and self-confidence, that reveals a child’s limits to him in such a way that he is not discouraged but challenged, that uncovers a child’s talents, whatever they may be, so that he may value them and not belittle them.
The child can learn at camp that he shares with others the capacity to appreciate beauty, to love, to build, and, yes, to hate and to destroy, and to use his human capaci- ties as the building blocks of a meaningful life.
People learn to be proud of themselves by licking the problems they face. A child at camp can learn skills to enable him to move through a camp day with confidence.
—From an article by Martin Gold in Camping Magazine, November, 1958.
Keep the Camper in Mind
We need to keep reminding ourselves that what happens to each camper—his successes, his failures, his individual growth and adjustment—is more important than filling the camp, a successful program, no illnesses or accidents, every camper gaining weight, a lavatory in each cabin . Most campers do not need or particularly want elaborate facilities. But they do want and need mature, interested, thoughtful and helpful counselors and directors.
Keep facilities simple and rustic, and provide the best staff obtainable. We should not demand qualified teachers, doctors and agency executives for our youth 10 months of the year, and be satisfied with young immature leaders in our camps during the summer. We need to base camp ca- pacity on the number of available trained leaders, rather than on facilities or income.
We are living in the beginning of the atomic era. The crying demand is for scientists. We shall need men and women trained in the Science of Life and Living, in Cul- tures and Attitudes, in Nature and Resources, to keep pace and balance with the nuclear scientists. What better labora- tory for the training of such scientists than at a good camp?
Camping Magazine, June, 1959
Most of us agree that organized camps provide unique opportunities for campers to learn about other people. Let us provide each camper with as many good experiences as possible to meet, know, and camp with people of other nations, races, nationalities, faiths. We also need to pro- vide each camper with experience in sharing, cooperation, planning. There is no better environment for learning to practice democracy than in a good camp.
Director,
—From a talk by Hugh Ransom, Executive
ACA.
Counseling Is Channel One
Are you thinking of going into some kind of work that deals with people?
Somehow it appeals to you more than working with things or figures. You are not quite sure just what you will do?
You Know that the world today is in dire need of people who will devote their working effort toward trying to pro- vide a better society and who will develop and use their skills to help people learn how to get along with one an- other. You are aware from personal experience that many people do not seem to have a desire for service. You won- der why, because you are painfully conscious that this emphasis on success and “going places” has not made for personal happiness or growth.
At the same time, you have made some inquiries on
your own and have learned that there are many people engaged in organized efforts to help people and that this work has expanded tremendously in the last few years. Be- cause of this tremendous expansion in response to public need, there are many more jobs than there are trained peo- ple to fill them. You are in tune with this development. You believe as we do that it 1s vital that we conserve our human resources and provide opportunities for happiness here on earth. °
Somehow, in all of this, programs with a service motive appeal. You are interested in brotherhood, in giving peo- ple an opportunity to grow, to learn, and to enjoy the values of good living in the democratic way of life.
There is something you can do now that will benefit you beyond all measure in preparation for a career. Camp Counseling is channel number one to any job of working with people. Human relations skills are not learned from books. They are learned by doing. The role of the camp counselor rests upon skill of leadership more than upon any of the recreation or activity skills. The camp coun- selor is a beginning worker in human relations.
It does not matter greatly what facilities a camp may have. because its program depends upon its staff in the last analysis. During pre-camp training period and during the course of the camp season, the staff members have the opportunity to develop those skills, to test and experiment with group methods under good supervision and to gain personal maturity in the process. This is the training ground for the workers of the future. And besides, it is fun!
If you intend to go into any job that is based upon
understanding people, what we are saying here applies to you. The list is endless but surely includes personnel work, merchandising, recreation, teaching, nursing, reception du- ties and almost any place where you meet the public, and if your goal is to be a housewife and mother, then working with youngsters in a camp setting is top-notch training for the job. If you hope to be an active and alert citizen in your community, or perhaps a board member or volun- teer, now is the time to learn the fundamentals of how to be an effective leader.
Camp Counseling is Channel Number One to working with people. Take a camp job this summer and in addition to the service you render to others, you will be preparing yourself for your life’s work—for in today’s world, the skill of getting along and working with people is absolutely essential.
—Camp Counseling Is Channel Number One, written by Alan F. Klein, is available from ACA headquarters at 10¢ each, 35¢ a dozen, $2 for 100.
20 Suggestions for Camp Counselors
Being a successful camp counselor entails many quali- fications and responsibilities. Listed are a few suggestions that may prove helpful to individuals hoping to attain that goal.
Director-Counselor Relationship
Be loyal to director
Understand purposes of camp
Live up to the contract
Do more than requested
Volunteer often—do a good job
Be on time
Obey rules and regulations
Take proper care of equipment
Discuss serious camper problems with director Ask proper questions, don’t be a pest
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Camper-Counselor Relationship
Be sincere with campers
Be honest
Don't bluff
Practice fair play
Have a sense of humor
Avoid being partial
Don't have counselor “pets”
Show authority, but don’t be a dictator Take a personal interest in all campers Be stimulating
Staff Relationships
Be cooperative with other staff
Be friendly
Understand duties of others
Have patience with new counselors
Assist fellow workers when possible
Appreciate contributions of fellow workers Share, don’t be selfish
Avoid being over-critical of other staff members Be sociable
Show interest in their job
Parent-Counselor Relationships
Show poise when talking to parents
Have pleasant manners
Don't criticize camp in a destructive manner Don't be “carried away” by parents
Discuss children openly and fairly
Avoid monotony in conversation
Talk about camper achievements
Don't exaggerate
Meet new situations with parents with maturity Don't look for gifts or tips
Camp-Community Relationships
41. Behave in town
42. Dress neatly
43. Be courteous to townspeople
44. Pick friends carefully
45. Don’t hitch-hike
46. Be obedient to local laws
47. Show interest in community and church affairs
48. Assist in community and church needs when possible 49. Recognize rights of townspeople
50. Contribute camp news items to local paper
—Edward J. Slezak, director, Mich-A-Ke-Wa Lodge, Che- hoygan, Mich.
Camping Magazine, June, 1959
Nature and Campcraft
A Letter from Smokey Bear
Howdy, Fellow Campers:
We've already come face to face on billboards, posters, and movie and TV screens all over the country. I hope our get-together this month in Camping Magazine will help us become better acquainted. I need your help in preventing forest fires.
The number of forest fires caused by children has in- creased in recent years. We know that children who are careless with fire are a real threat to our wildlands. A good part of my campaign funds, mostly donated through public service advertising, goes directly into educational media seen, read, heard, and understood by children.
Junior Forest Ranger Club
Enthusiasm among children for fire prevention is in high gear. Membership in my Junior Forest Ranger Club now numbers over 2,000,000 boys and girls. The Club, organized five years ago, is open to any child who writes us for a Junior Forest Ranger kit. These kits, mailed out with membership cards, contain an autographed picture of me, a Smokey Bear song sheet, bookmark, stamps and a Forest Conservation Pledge.
Most children take their Forest Conservation Pledge seriously. Young helpers are lending a hand to the cam- paign.
What happens when kids get away from home—and the media of television, radio, billboards and news stories? As a camp director or counselor, you’ve seen how some of them mentally tuck away home-learned habits in the same boxes and suitcases with which Mom and Pop sent them to camp. How many times have you had to caution a child with—“Your Mother doesn’t let you do that at home, does she?”
The living forest situations offered by thousands of sum- mer camps—where children can often observe the con-
provide the best possible en- vironment to renew awareness of forest fire prevention and keep it alive.
Camps Need Forests
You can be a key person in the forest fire prevention campaign. You can demonstrate to your campers their dependency on the forest and its many resources, showing them how camp activities are possible only because of the surrounding forests. Should these forests burn, springs and streams which supply their lake with water for swim- ming and boating might dry up, the lake level would drop and the remaining water become badly polluted. There would be no wildlife to observe on nature hikes, because a burned forest can’t provide food and shelter for animals. There would be no material for shelters or fuel for over- night trips. The chain of consequences is virtually endless and carries right to the major motivations of campers— fun and adventure.
Will you help me carry forest fire prevention into your camp this summer? Remember, YOU can instill the de- sire to protect our forest resources—and it can be made attractive to every camper.
Sincerely,
Smokey —Tom Seagears, Smokey Bear Hdgtrs., U. S. Forest Serv- ice, Washington, D. C.
Camping Magazine, June, 1959
Smokey Suggests Two Projects
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i "SMOKEY BEAR" Neckerchief Clasp
Here’s a good handicraft project for campers. Trace the outline of Smokey on a piece of clear grained wood 1” thick, 2” long and 24%” wide. Cut out the shaded part with pocketknife or carving tool. Add detail of eyes, nose and hair as shown in drawing.
Loop to hold neckerchief may be carved from another piece of wood and glued to back, or made from heavy wire bent into U-shape and inserted in back.
After carving and sanding, use enamel paints to color. Hat, yellow; nose, lower lip and area around eyes, cream; fur, brown; tongue, red; teeth, white; eyes, white with black pupils.
Learn the Stars
Star-gazing is as old as mankind. It is a hobby which fascinates a child and never loses its charm with the passage of years. It is a field where there is always something new to learn, something for which to search.
The only sta: that remains in the same place is Polaris, the North Star. Other star groupings should become familiar in relation to the North Star and the Dippers. There are seven bright stars in the Big Dipper and the two stars farthest from the handle are the “pointers.” They point directly to the Pole or North Star. The line from the pointers is about three times the distance between the Pointer Stars, and the North Star is at the end of
ies this Pole Star was the sailor’s only compass. A line drawn from it straight down to the horizon shows the North.
Maps of heavens for different sea- sons are found in most star books. Excellent books on astronomy for young readers are: An Easy Pocket Star Guide for Beginners, by H. R. Kingston; The Stars for Sam, by W. Maxwell Read; You Among the Stars, by H. and N. Schneider; and Stars, by Zim and Baker.
A fascinating star map can be made from a large cookie tin and a flash- light. On the cover of the tin, with nails of three sizes, punch holes for the stars that can be seen with the naked eye. The largest holes, of course, represent the first magnitude stars. If the cover is painted dark blue, first of all, and if the constella-
tions are outlined with luminous paint, it adds to the map. The flash- light, placed inside the tin and turned on, makes the cover resemble the sky. The making of such a map helps a child remember the look of the sky and identify stars.
It is fun to look at the stars or moon through good field glasses, but it is much more exciting to view them through a telescope. Plan to visit an observatory if one is near camp. This could be a real red letter day.
Star study can be carried on in other ways. Every race has legends about the mighty figures which people the night sky, and children will en- joy these stories.
—Nancy Cleaver, author of many ar- ticles on nature lore.
the Little Dipper handle. For centur-
Choosing the Campsite
What are the qualifications for a good site for trail camping? Here is a brief summary.
The land where camp is pitched should have enough slant so that rain water will drain off, but should be level eneugh for comfortable sleeping. Ground should be soft enough so that tent pegs may be driven in and smooth enough for comfortable beds to be made. The latrine should be built on the down stream, or down slope side of camp, should be at least 150 feet from water and eating area, and accessible to camp by cleared trail.
Both water supply and wood supply should be close enough to camp for easy transportation, preferably right at campsite.
There should be space, if possible, for groups to have «heir own section separated from other groups. Allow am- ple space between tents. Camp kitchen and eating area should be centrally located.
Care should be taken that there are no dead trees or live trees with dead branches, or leaning trees that may topple over in a windstorm, in or around the campsite.
Camp should be located far enough from river, creek or tide water, so that in case of heavy rain or high tide, water will not wash in.
Camp should not be pitched on a low area where little air stirs, and should not be on the highest point around where there is danger from lightning.
Before setting up camp at a particular spot, check over the qualifications of a good campsite. After the site is
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chosen, lay out the whole camp, driving stakes to represent location of tents and other facilities.
—From “Camping,” Boy Scouts of America Merit Badge Series.
Equipment List for Camping Trips
Selection of equipment will depend on nature of the trip, rotite, destination, number in group, etc. This check list is to serve only as a guide.
Group Equipment
. Light ax and sheath (Hudson Bay type is good)
. Mill file (medium)
Small carborundum or whetstone
Accurate compass (not match box type)
. Topographical maps of area
. Toilet paper
. Water purification tablets
. Mess gear: pail, coffee pot, individual nested mess kit, spatula, knives, forks, spoons, plastic cup and bowl, light- weight reflector oven.
9. Heavy work glove (for handling hot pans)
10. Matches in waterproof case, e.g., plastic pill box. (Figure needs, then double them. Always have emergency match supply. )
1. First aid equipment
12. Candles
13. Steel wool
14. Towel and dish cloth
. Can openers . Paraffined cloth or plastic food bags . Salt and pepper in metal shaker or plastic bottle . Shelter (Tab tent or whatever desired) . 25-50 ft. #10 cod line or nylon parachute line . Insect repellent 21. Aluminum foil
2 3. 4. 5 6 7 8
Personal Equipment
. Sleeping bag with cover
. Underwear (two changes)
. Wool socks (three changes )
. Wool trousers
. Windbreaker, preferably with hood
. Toilet articles
. Two shirts (one flannel and one wool) . Shorts and/or swimming trunks
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9. Hiking boots (high tops, rubber soles) 10. Mocassins for change at night 11. Pocket and/or sheath knife 12. Poncho (also used as ground cloth) 13. Flashlight, extra batteries and bulb 14. Handkerchiefs . Two towels . Unbreakable mirror (Air Force Signal Mirror good) . Camera and films in waterproof bag . Wide brimmed hat . Canteen Bandana 21. Sunglasses
—Stanley W. Stocker, ACA Camping Survey Director.
Build an Outdoor Aquarium
Campers’ new interest in nature, a growing collection of too-small-to-eat fish and no place to keep them——this is a familiar problem for nature counselors. We solved it easily and inexpensively one summer by building a fish pen. We pounded four six-foot lengths of 2” x 4” lumber into the lake bottom to a depth of two and a half feet. Next we stretched a roll of fine chicken wire around the four supports and nailed it in place. Wire was kept at sand level so fish couldn’t escape. Then we added wooden cross-braces to keep the pen rigid. Our aquarium was ready for use.
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The pen was near shore so campers could stand on shore and watch water life exhibits or wade in to feed their special aquatic pets. Water wildlife was easy to care for since chicken wire allowed continual change of fresh water and food supply.
—Jean Finerty, nature lore counselor.
Making Friends with Raccoons
When twilight falls and shadows merge into darkness, the low sweet voices of the night are heard in full har- mony. Seated close to our open campfire, we listened intently. A rustling sound came from beyond our clear- ing. A sweep of my flashlight along the edge of the wooded area brought into view pairs of radiant eyes—those of raccoons watching every movement. The light-footed visitors remained motionless, seemingly fascinated by the crackling sound and the leaping flames of the fire.
Later, when camp was in darkness, the nocturnal prowl- ers cautiously ventured forth on a tour of inspection and
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in search of something to eat. In the light of the moon we watched them from our tent. First they explored the fireplace, then the outdoor kitchen, searching intently for food. Their attempt to get possession of our breakfast bass suspended between two birches provided the greatest woodland entertainment. When leaps from the ground failed, they climbed nearby trees. Venturing out on
branches much too thin for support proved their down- fall.
We encouraged the nocturnal visits of the coon family. Each evening morsels of food were placed closer and closer to the fireplace. During the early stages of the ex- periment, the masked creatures moved stealthily into camp, snatched up the food and disappeared back into the woods. Their repeated visits accustomed them to our presence and the sound of our voices. After a week’s time some of our ring-tailed friends showed increased confidence. At this stage we began to take photographs. First we conditioned them to the camera flash by directing the beam of a powerful light at them while they were eating.
Our woodland companions soon became regular callers. Campfire was their signal for mess call. They would sit up and eat toasted marshmallows and peanut butter crack- ers from our hands. At times they even quarreled for priority. Coonie showed the highest I.Q. She often sat by the fre and was very companionable. Her favorite tidbit was spooned peanut butter. Buster had a more ravenous appetite and ate any left-overs from dinner.
During the third week of our friendship Coonie was eager to bring and show us her young. She guards them well, keeping them under her care the first winter. It took careful planning to get these babes out of the woods. The little fellows learned quickly and soon became frequent visitors.
Interesting Experiment
Our four-week experiment proved interesting and edu- cational. We observed at close range the habits and char- acteristics of the raccoon. We enjoyed their friendship. And, with patience and understanding, we gained their confidence to a degree that enabled us to photograph them at close quarters.
—Dr. Arthur H. DesGrey, Associate Professor, City Col- lege, New York. 13
Games, Rainy Day Activities
How to Tell a Story
Listener and teller alike share the magic of a good story well told. The successful story teller chooses and prepares his story carefully. Here’s a check list to help select stories:
1. Does the story have action?
Is it true or is it convincing fiction? Does it have a point?
Is it at the right age-level?
Is it my kind of story to tell?
Do I have the plot well in mind.
Do I have the main characters in mind? Do I have all the facts straight?
Prepare and Practice
Try to catch each story’s mood and adapt it to your individua! personality. Decide how you can tell it best— choose pacing, words, gestures. Experiment by telling it aloud. Later, when campers are listening, you'll speak with more confidence and more of you and the story will come through. When campers are hushed and waiting, start slowly, establish the mood, the setting, the kind of people involved.
Avoid long digressions. Don’t moralize. Never, neve? water down the story ending. End strong and end fast.
—From an article by Arthur Lewis Zapel, Camping Mag- azine, May, 1957.
Indoor Olympics
Introduce this program with folk songs of various coun- tries sung at meals, reading and telling folk legends, etc. Organize campers into five or six teams representing dif- ferent countries. Each team can prepare banners, cheers, songs. Schedule such events as: Javelin Throw (use straws for javelins;) Discus Throw (use pie tins or paper plates; ) Relay Race (use the old matchbox-on-the-nose race, for instance;) Shot Put (use blown-up paper bags or bal- loons.) Posters and costumes can add an international flavor to the games.
Thinking Games
Geography Chain — A player begins by naming a place, a river, a mountain. The next player has to come up with a name that starts with the last letter of the preceding word. If the first word is Africa, the next might be Alaska or Annapolis. The winner, of course, is the one who doesn't miss a turn.
Ghosts — The first player calls out a letter. The next adds a letter to it, and so on around the group. Players try to avoid calling a letter that completes a word because that is a losing point.
If a player thinks another is faking a word he can chal- lenge. If his opponent gives a real word, the challenger loses a point. If he has no real word, challenger wins a point.
With each lost point, a player is tagged with a letter of the word ghost. The game may end when one player becomes a complete ghost.
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A Successful Rainy Day Program
How can limited cabin space be best used in planning a rainy day program? One of the most fun-filled days of our camp season resulted from this question.
Each cabin of campers participated in the afternoon program as a unit, competing against the other cabins in camp. There were nine cabins, plus the recreation lodge, available for use. In each, a game or other activity was set up with a counselor in charge. The counselor’s job was to explain the activity to each group, adjust the level of difficulty so that older campers would have higher standards to meet, and keep a record of scores of each group in each activity.
Later each counselor listed the cabins according to which had the highest number of points. The cabin with the highest rating, obtained by averaging the placements of different activities, was the winner.
Cabin groups rotated from one cabin to the next, stay- ing in each for 20 minutes. A bell was rung at the end of each period. A brief outline of activities used and sugges- tions for scoring follows.
Activities Used
1. Flip a teaspoon into a tumbler by using another tea- spoon. Each success scores one point.
2. Flip cards into a hat. Make shooting distance longer for older players.
3. Make as many small words from the word catastrophe as possible.
4. Drop clothespins into a bottle. Age of players deter- mines number needed to score a point.
5. Draw a 9-box square. Place numbers | to 9 in such a way that columns add up to 15 in every direction. Use a simpler math puzzle for young children.
6. (In recreation hall) Teach a square dance. Points based on skill in dancing, speed of learning, group co- operation.
7. Make a booklet of “A Day at Camp,” using sketches and simple sentences. Each camper contributes one page. Judged by arts and crafts counselor.
8. Spelling bee. Vary level of difficulty to ages.
9. Teach a new song. Skill in learning and singing con- sidered in judging.
10. Work a 120-piece picture puzzle.
Several aspects of this afternoon program prevented any listlessness or boredom. Active games were alternated with mental games. Every 20 minutes campers moved to a new setting and a surprise activity. Interest in scoring produced a pleasant excitement. Cabin members were not competitive within their own group, but were encouraged to help each other and so to help their group, developing a cooperative attitude in group relations. The program also provided an opportunity to teach certain skills to the en- tire camp in a small-group situation; e.g., the square dance, and a Spanish song used later for a foreign night pro- gram.
The actual time needed to present the program to coun- selors and assign activities was 10 minutes. If more time is available, counselor suggestions could be used to deter- mine the activities.
The number of campers of varying ages who enjoyed that rainy afternoon made our planning worthwhile.
—Mrs. Helen Charpentier, Camp Golden Arrow, Georges
Mills, N. H.
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Land Sports
Hiking With a Purpose
A radiant stream of sunshine greeted me through a knot-hole in the cabin wall. It announced, “This is your day off, the day for your hike.”
You see, I’ve often thought that a hike at camp resem- bles a marathon. After three grueling hours on the trail a group reaches the camp site, bushed. Stew and dough- boys are wolfed down, campfire stories and devotions go unheard, and all are ready for the sack. Today I hoped to prove that this is entirely the wrong approach.
While the rest of camp slept soundly, I slipped on a pair of khaki pants and a lightweight cotton shirt, care- fully greased each heel with vaseline, put on socks and boots, and stole out into the morning.
My destination was Catawba Falls and back before night-fall. It was just six miles, so there was plenty of time. The first mile I played a game called “Name that tree or plant.” There were tulip poplars, chestnut oaks, rhododendron in full bloom, blazing azalea, laurel, hem- lock, pine, smilax, honeysuckle, hickory and some small chestnut shoots by a large decaying stump. Wild geranium, pink, white and lavender, and blue violets covered the ground jn every direction.
The trail narrowed and wound upward sharply. I noted that erosion was destroying this beautiful trail in many
places. Thoughtless hikers were taking shortcuts around trees and shrubs, making paths that permitted water to rush headlong down the trail. Some plants had already succumbed to this onslaught that left roots bare. I deter- mined that our campers would correct this practice. The local rangers should be informed right away, too. I saw a real opportunity for our whole camping program, based on conservation.
My next plan was to walk very rapidly for a half-mile and then slower for another half. At the end of each I would sit for a breather and jot down what had_been ob- served on the trail. With this in mind I started out at a brisk pace.
After 15 minutes of exhausting travel I stopped: to take stock. I stubbed my foot on a rock not seen in my hurry; I tried to take a stream too fast and almost turned my ankle; I saw a large bush of berries, but didn’t stop to find out if they were ripening. The landscape was just a mass of unidentified plants.
The next test was to determine if speed really is an element on a purposeful hike. On this section of the trail, I added a black locust to the tree list, turned over a rot-
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ten log with a stick and watched a ring-neck snake crawl for cover, took time out to locate a crow that was sending his caw-caw across the valley. I decided this test was com- plete, successful and rewarding.
The roar of water falling over rocks told me that the lower falls were near. There is something about rushing water that stirs the emotions as nothing else can — so powerful it can light a city, yet as delicate as finest lace. [ looked up and saw God’s handiwork tumbling down a narrow gorge hemmed in by towering mountains. What a sermon for the boys!
The upper falls churned, swirled, bounced, and then lay peacefully in a delightful little pool. Miles back in the mountains, this shallow pool was alive with activity. Al- most every rock was the hiding place for crayfish and sala- manders. No creatures delight the heart of a small boy more than these. Tiny littke minnows, almost transparent, swam under a rock ledge. How did minnows get so far back in the hills? A question a curious camper might ask, and I couldn't answer—yet.
Reluctantly I realized it was time to eat. For my blessing | looked up at the sun scarcely visible through the trees, turned to the placid water at my feet, watched the tumult rushing down from the rocks above, and let the grandeur of it all burst my soul with gladness. I breathed a prayer “May I never lead another hike without allowing campers such moments as this.”
—William H. Crutchfield, director, Camp Cherrylog, Cher- rylog, Ga.
Trail Riding Precautions
Horseback rides away from camp can be made safer by observance of a few simple rules.
Remove low hanging branches and other obstructions from certain trails and use only these marked paths.
Maintain order by keeping the group at slow, even gaits according to the ability of the least experienced rider. In- sist that riders remain in single file with a horse’s length between mounts.
Use only well-trained horses. If necessary, these may be rented from schools or from reliable dealers.
Secure alert, experienced instructors. Two counselors can supervise a riding program involving 10 or fewer horses. The National Division of Girls’ and Women’s Sports, AAHPER, rates riders according to a standardized method and recommends instructors for camps.
Keep riders in a ring or small enclosed field until they are skilled enough to handle horses on the trail.
—From an article by Marion H. Lee, Camping Magazine, March, 1957.
Dodge Ball Game
For safety and enjoyment choose a light ball — a vol- leyball or rubber ball.
Draw a line dividing a large area in half. Two equal teams scatter on either side of the line. A ball is thrown out and caught by a player who throws it to the opposite side in an attempt to hit a player. Team members that are hit, or who step over the line, are eliminated. Score only the hits below the waist. The team with the most players left after a given time wins.
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Water Sports and Safety Rules
Suggested Swimming Regulations
1. No one enters swimming area without checking in and obtaining permission of staff member in charge.
2. All swimming is to be done with a “buddy” of the same swimming ability.
3. All signals must be immediately obeyed.
4. All persons must check in and out of waterfront by placing their buddy tag on the check board.
5. Any changing of buddies, swimming area, etc., must be done at the buddy check board. Each person handles his own tag.
6. No running, pushing, or horseplay allowed.
7. Instructions from life guard must be immediately obeyed. Refusal will result in suspension of waterfront privileges. No one is to distract the life guard by conver- sation or play.
8. No one is allowed to swim under piers, rafts, or on the far side of rafts.
9. Any person who makes a false cry for help will be immediately sent from the water and his waterfront privil- eges suspended.
Suggested Small Craft Regulations
|. No one is permitted to use boats or canoes until he has permission of waterfront staff member and _ has checked out on small craft board.
2. Non-swimmers are not permitted in boats or canoes unless accompanied by waterfront staff member and then only with permission of waterfront director.
3. All persons must complete basic canoeing and/or boating tests before they take out craft.
4. No person may take out a boat or canoe alone un- less he has passed advanced boating or canoeing tests.
5. No boats or canoes are to enter swimming area at any time.
6. No one is permitted to use boats or canoes during general swims.
7. Under no circumstances may any swimmer hold onto, or tow, a boat or canoe.
8. No one is to splash, rock or stand up in a boat or canoe.
9. No boats are to land anywhere on the lake, or be out of sight of camp, without permission of staff membe! in charge.
10. Never leave a swamped rowboat or canoe.
—Stanley W. Stocker, ACA Camping Survey Director.
10 Rules for Cleaner Waterways
DO carry a travel trash bag or container aboard your boat, and bring it back to port for proper shore-side dis- posal.
DO curb the urge to throw trash over the side of your boat.
DO dispose of trash while afloat only in legal deep- water areas far out from harbors and shore fronts, and only in closed and weighted containers which will sink to the bottom. |
DO puncture both ‘ends of cans so they will sink and dispose of them only in the areas mentioned above.
DO observe all federal, state and local sanitation laws.
DO prevent the discharge of oil or gas into waters where
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they will be carried into shore areas and kill animal and plant life.
DO maintain your waterfront docks and structures so that they do not become dilapidated.
DO clean up all cookout and camp sites so that no trash can be blown or washed into the water.
DO set a good litter disposal example for your campers.
DO report any cases of stream pollution to local au- thorities.
—Prepared for Keep America Beautiful, Inc., by Popular Boating magazine.
Surfboard Water Show
Advanced swimmers often look for more challenging waterfront programs. Try training campers for a surf- board ballet. Many beautiful water show routines may be developed by using surfboards on pool or lake with dance techniques such as ballet, modern dance and slow, grace- ful acrobatic stunts. Music, simple costumes and spot- lighting for night shows add much to the effectiveness of such programs.
Interesting routines can also be devised by practicing graceful methods of getting on and off boards in deep water and changes of position. Head stands, hand balancing, elbow stands and somersaults are acrobatic stunts that may be done successfully on a surfboard.
—From a Camping Magazine article, February, 1959, by Everett Leedy, Camp Illahee, N.C.
—Camp Wawenock, South Casco, Maine
A Kitchen in a Canoe
This wooden canoe box is used by campers and staff at Camp Wawenock, South Casco, Maine. The box fits snugly into a canoe on trips. Later, when set up at camp site on a lashed support, the divisions become storage shelves and the cover may be used as work space. The box may be equipped with removable screw-in legs.
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Food Suggestions and Recipes
1% Ib. ground beef ¥% cup grated Parmesan cheese 3 six-ounce cans tomato paste 24 oz. ready-sliced process cheese
Cut bread in half, lengthwise. Combine olives, pepper, oregano, salt, onions, beef, Parmesan cheese and tomato paste. Put into frying pan and cook until meat is done. Divide meat equally and spread over cut sides of bread.
Camper-Tested Recipes
The following recipes have been camper-tested and camper-recommended. They were presented at the ACA Region II Convention this year.
CHEESE FONDUE 2% quarts milk | lb. 9 oz. broken pieces of bread 4 Ibs. ground sharp cheese 3% oz. butter 34% teaspoons salt 6 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 27 eggs
Separate eggs. Scald milk (do not boil) and pour over bread. Add ground cheese and seasonings and mix. Add beaten egg yolks, mix. Beat egg whites until stiff and just beginning to get dry. Fold into cheese mixture. Divide into three pans that are well greased. Bake in a pan of hot water in a 350-degree oven for 35 to 60 minutes or until set. Yields three pans cut into 15 portions each. Portions should be 3- by 5-inches.
JUMBO PIZZA SANDWICH
3 one-pound loaves French or Vienna bread ¥%4 cup sliced or chopped ripe olives
¥g teaspoon pepper
¥4 teaspoon ground oregano
2% teaspoons salt
6 tablespoons chopped onions
Place on cookie sheet, spread side up, and bake in a mod- erate oven (350 degrees) for 15 minutes. Remove from oven. Cut cheese slices in half, diagonally. Cover meat with eight overlapping triangular slices of cheese. Return to oven for 10 minutes. Slice each sandwich into 12 sec- tions and serve hot.
Purchasing Meat for 50
Amount to Purchase
20-25 Ibs.
Servings
Approximate Size Per Pound
of Serving
Weight, Measure or Meat Count Per Unit
10-12 Ib. loin 2142-3 ounces cooked
Pork: roast (loin trimmed)
Ham: smoked 12-15 Ib. 3-3% ounces cooked 17-20 Ibs.
20-25 Ibs.
17-20 Ibs.
Ham: fresh 12-15 Ib. 3-342 ounces cooked
4-5 ounces uncooked 1 or 2 cakes
| Ib. raw meat measures 2 cups packed meat
Meat cakes
Meat loaf, meat patties
Bacon: slices Liver
Sausage: links
Weiners Beef: chuck Lamb: leg
Same as for meat cakes
30-36 medium
8-9 large per pound
7-8 per pound 9-12 Ib. 6-8 Ib.
4-414 ounces cooked meat loaf
3 strips medium 4 ounces cooked
3 links
2 weiners 3-34% ounces cooked 2-212
2%-3 ounces cooked 112-2%
12-15 Ibs.
5-16 Ibs. 13-17 Ibs. 17-20 Ibs.
1242-14 Ibs. 20-25 Ibs. 20-35 Ibs.
Camping Magazine, June, 1959
Successful Outdoor Cooking
Cooking activities should be planned progressively so campers will gradually become proficient in handling themselves around the outdoor kitchen and fire. Planning for outdoor food should include provision for balanced meals and avoidance of food that may spoil easily; packing to ensure efficient carrying and safe arrival at the cookout spot, and proper storage at the camp site.
A good cookout will depend, finally, on safe and ade- quate fireplaces and supervision of individual cooking to be sure campers get good meals. Cleaning up should be done by campers. Teach campers good practices, such as burning refuse and sterilizing milk cans.
—Program Service, Boys’ Club of America.
Interesting Vegetable Combinations
Bermuda onions stuffed with baked beans and catsup Escalloped sweet potatoes with apple or pineapple Escalloped onion and green pepper
Escalloped eggplant and tomato
Lima beans in tomato sauce (Creole)
Beans and carrots
Beet and beet greens
Baked onions in tomato sauce
Cabbage and carrots
Corn and tomatoes
Cheese potatoes
Vegetable Salads
Cottage cheese with pineapple, green pepper, onion Corn and green pepper
Molded tomato aspic and cream cheese
Macaroni and diced apple or pepper
Cabbage and carrot, peanut, pepper, pineapple Ground carrot and raisin, onion, peanut
—Margaret M. Walsh, Consultant Dietitian for the Wel- fare Federation of Cleveland.
Prevent Bacterial Food Poisoning
Food poisoning is a term used to describe illness re- sulting from contaminated food. People or animals who are either infected or carriers are sources of bacterial con- taminants. Food contamination usually results when food handlers are not taught to handle food properly or be- come careless about it.
In seeking causes for food poisoning outbreaks, com- plete menus for the previous 72 hours should be reviewed and methods of food preparation and handling investigated by health authorities.
Certainly a person with a cold should not prepare food. Even a healthy person who touches his hair or face dur- ing food preparation may transfer seemingly harmless bac- teria to food where—if given a chance—they may multi- ply and form toxins, which in turn poison those who eat the food.
Contamination may also come from equipment. Com- mon offenders are slicers, grinders and cutting boards. Particles of food, if allowed to cling to equipment for hours, have been found full of bacteria.
Immaculate housekeeping is the solution.
—From an article in May, 1958, Camping Magazine by Dorothy M. Proud and Karla Longree, Cornell Univer- Sity.
Camping Magazine, June, 1959
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Arts and Crafts
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A basket of accumulated left-overs, odds and ends, sewing scraps and spools, provides many hours of fun when the basket is upended, and glue, toothpicks, string and scissors are put to use in making items which range from artfully contrived and useful projects to “just for
fun” items. We usually save this for a rainy day, either budget-wise or according to the weather. This appeals to all age groups.
Make knife sheaths and book marks from old leather purses, candles from wax crayon scraps and candle ends. Try peach stone jewelry. Make pencil and pen holders from orange juice cans, covered with stamps or fancy paper. Also reclaimed switchboard or copper wire can be manipulated into jewelry, spool dolls and animals made with string, plastic wood, beads, thumb tacks, or what have you? Cotton socks, dyed and cut into loops, may be woven into potholders.
—Boys’ Club of America, Arts and Crafts File.
Indian Lore Supply Sources
Excited voices can be heard in the Indian lore lodge. Campers are busily putting finishing touches to breech clouts and feathered dancing regalia. At twilight, the cere- monial beat of a tom-tom will echo, summoning blanketed campers to the council ring. As the fire leaps high, feather- crested dancers will depict Indian dances.
Indian lore is a natural activity within the scope of every
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camp. Sources of program supplies are outlined here. Basic materials are available from a number of suppliers.
Plan the scope of your Indian program by referring to books of instruction in many phases of Indian lore, includ- ing costume, feather craft, dance and ritual.
It is likely the Indian of yesterday would have gladly substituted many of his costume materials for today’s prod- ucts. Costly buckskin for boys’ leggins and girls’ dresses is prohibitive, but a wide range of materials resembling buckskin can be bought at most dry goods and Indian craft supply stores.
Gone are the days when an Indian can supply his own feathers. Killing the scarce eagle is illegal in most states today. However, an excellent imitation eagle feather is commercially prepared by dyeing white turkey tail feath- ers. Years ago, an Indian had to secure, wash, and dye his own plumes, usually with questionable results. Today feather merchants use modern means to produce a color- ful variety of feathers for which today’s Indian is willing to exchange his wampun!
Symbolic of the Indian is the tom-tom or drum. One or more drums is a “must-have.” Directors would be smart to procure a good Indian-made drum while it is still possi- ble to obtain one. A qualified instructor can help campers produce a small drum from a wooden chopping bowl or cheese keg. Rattles can be made from gourds or from a combination of tin cans and dowel sticks.
Suitable Indian chants and recordings of tribal rhythms for novice dancers are available from many suppliers.
Makeup kits, dancing bells, wigs, beads, looms, shells, headbands, drum heads, moccasin kits and costume pat- terns can also be secured from Indian craft supply houses.
Watch interest in Indian lore grow when you provide a separate space or cabin for the exclusive use of your “In- dians,” as a craft shop, storehouse, museum, reading room,
or rainy day dance refuge. Eventually, it will become a show place of the camp.
—Red Dawn, director, American Indian Lore Association.
[American Indian Lore Assn., 11402 Crossdale, Nerwalk, California, will recommend Indian lore specialists to visit camps and conduct an “Indian Lore Seminar,” a capsule demonstration. They also consult via correspondence with camps regarding Indian lore programming and recommend personnel when available. Camping Magazine’s Annual Reference Issue and Buying Guide lists several Indian Craft supply houses.—Ed. |
Camping Magazine, June, 1959
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ACA NEWS OF THE MONTH
Members Vote in Favor of Dues Changes
Reports ACA President Fred V. Rogers
Votes on the new dues structure have been duly counted. You, the members of ACA, have voiced your approval of the plan, which now be- comes effective July 1, 1959.
ACA has met another crisis and, as has always been true, come to grips with the matter and resolved it in the democratic way — by will of the majority. Now again, we must unify our effort toward the common goal
a stronger voice for camping!
It has been gratifying that in all our contacts and correspondence, re- gardless of position, there has been an admirable attitude that the will of the majority will be supported en- thusiastically. We urge all of you to respond accordingly, for with the budget, including the full Standards program, solidly supported, we will now continue the aggressive program for “Better Camping for All.”
One of our Executive Committee members has just read the total man- uscript of the ACA publication to be in print by the National Conven- tion in San Francisco, “Light from a Thousand Campfires.” He says it is: “Magnificent! A must for every li- brary! As important to camping as is ‘Camping and Character.’ A further interesting comment is: “We mem- bers seldom realize how much is done for us by volunteer committees. The work in preparation, writing and publication, has and will take hun- dreds of hours of many people!”
The Chicago Section is still seeking gifts for the memorial to Dr. Hedley Dimock to be established at ACA headquarters. A substantial amount is still needed to accomplish the mod- est goal. Send your gifts—any amount —to Ted Cavins, 1221 Griffith Rd., Lake Forest, IIl.
Region V is planning a Regional Campcraft Instructors’ Workshop, to be held this fall. The purpose of the workshop is to interpret the ACA Campcraft Certification Program to persons who are qualified to direct campcraft instructor workshops. All Sections in the Region will be invited to participate. Other Regions might find such workshops desirable, so as to have qualified experts to certify
other instructors in their Sections. Workshops must be approved by the ACA Leadership committee, Catha- rine C. Reiley, chairman.
With so many projects before us, we have not mentioned the progress of the Business Membership, accept- ed by the membership in January. The program has been implemented
Fred V. Rogers
being accepted on the new schedule. As the purchasing program for all camps moves into high gear, we urge members to in- quire of their suppliers about the sup- pliers’ membership status in ACA. Follow up with firm encouragement for alignment with ACA for those who are not yet members. Business membership brochures and applica- tions are available on request from ACA headquarters, Martinsville, Ind. Now is the time to promote business memberships.
Hats off to Michigan Section! They voted $200 for one year to sup- port the request of the Studies and Research Committee for funds to es- tablish a research grant to be award- ed for the most promising research proposal submitted in the broad area of camping and outdoor education.
Belated public thanks to Capitol Section for the President’s gavel lam- inated from wood scraps left from chips of the black walnut mantle on the fireplace of ACA headquarters. It is beautifully done and will be a tra-
and renewals are
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ditional piece in the history of ACA.
As we move into the summer peri- od, we are challenged to provide the best camping experience possible for those young people we are privileged to serve. It is exhilerating to know this same effort is going on all through this country under the seal of ACA approval. Best wishes for continued and maximum success to all!
Ransom Discusses Projects, Activities
By Hugh W. Ransom Executive Director, ACA
The U. S. Office of Education re- ports that in 1965 there will be 1,250,- 000 more children of elementary school age than at present. This would mean a potential of 28% more chil- dren in the 13,000 camps at the pres- ent time—and these camps serve only 12% of school-age children now. We will need many more camps before another decade rolls around.
Although we sincerely believe a good camping experience is beneficial for most children, let us not enlarge our present individual camps and Camping operations greatly to meet the inevitable growing demand for camps in the future. Let us adhere to the better educational philosophy of smaller, better integrated camping groups, not regimented or mass pro- duction.
Standards. We need to consolidate all gains in the ACA Standards Pro- gram to date—Resident, Day and Family Camp Standards—and move on.
Leadership. In addition to all cur- rent efforts to train and develop more mature camp leaders, the following are needed: more and better camp leadership courses in colleges and uni- versities; more and better Section camp leadership programs; extension of the present Campcraft Certification Program throughout the country; de- velopment of certification programs for other camp positions.
We also need: more attention giv- en to camp staff recruitment and placement; presentation and study of a plan for colleges and universities to give field credit for camp counsel- ing; consideration of desirability and need for developing and establishing Student Chapters or Counselor Clubs in colleges and universities; Coun- selor-in-Training Programs.
Legislation. Every month brings new evidence that, whether we like it or not, we are going to have more governmental control of camping and more laws enacted that directly or in-
Camping Magazine, June, 1959
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directly affect camping. As the voice of organized camping, ACA Nation- al and Sectional leaders must be in- formed and alert to all proposed legislation. We must abandon the past position of “let well enough alone” and delayed opposition (often too late) to bad bills introduced by unin- formed legislators.
Close cooperation with State De- partments of Heaith, Education and Welfare can secure bi-partisan spon- sorship for submission of laws that follow the lines of our ACA Stand- ards and keep us out of being classi- fied with trailer camps, hunting camps, summer resorts and the like. We have been very backward about initiating and supporting legislation favorable to camping.
Conservation and Outdoor Educa- tion. Made possible by a generous grant of $15,000 over a three-year period by Lilly Endowment, the Con- servation-in-Camping Project is mak- ing good progress directed by Rey Carlson.
Family Camping Proposal
Consideration is being given to de- veloping a Family Camping Division of ACA to serve individuals and fam- ilies who want to camp on their own. ACA’s Family Camping Service Com- mittee is chaired by George T. Wil- son.
Camping’s Golden Date By the Golden Gate
American Camping’ Association’s 1960 Convention will be “golden” in many ways. It’s ACA’s golden anni- versary. The Convention will be held in San Francisco, the city by the Golden Gate Bridge. All this—plus the fact that the Steering Committee is working hard to provide golden opportunities for members to grow professionally. Theme of the conven- tion will be “Light from a Thousand Campfires,” title of the anthology of Camping Magazine articles to be published at convention time.
Conventions are the place where association members can meet and work together — and have fun to- gether. ACA’s National Convention will be no exception to this rule.
Everyone planning to go to San Francisco on the California Zephyr special train from Chicago is urged to send an airmail letter to: Mrs. Ruth Tamblin, Box 5050, San Fran- cisco, Calif. If enough people do this, a separate train can be _ scheduled, leaving Chicago in time to arrive be- fore the kindred group sessions on March 2.
Camping Magazine, June, 1959
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Practical knowledge will not be overlooked. A _ series of workshop groups is planned. Each workshop group, also limited to 25 persons, will be led by an experienced camper.
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Pacific Camping Group Names Leaders
Pacific Camping Federation recent- ly announced its roster of officers for 1959. They are: chairman—Frank (Scotty) Washburn, YMCA, Seattle, Wash.; vice chairman—Mildred Stev- ens, Sacramento State College, Calif.; secretary — Dorothy Quick, Reno, Nev.; treasurer—Roger Plaisted, Los Angeles, Calif.; nominating chairman —Bill Goodall, Pomona, Calif.
Robert Schmid Elected Region V Chairman
Robert Schmid, Minnesota Section, was elected to succeed Carl Mesle as Region V Chairman. Bob is director- owner of Camp Foley, located near Pine River, Minn. He has been active in Minnesota Section as vice presi- dent, private camp chairman, research chairman and served nine years on the board of directors.
New Color Movie Ready
“Adventuring in Conservation” is the title of a 15-minute color movie for campers that will be ready for distribution by June 15. It is a co- operative venture of the Conservation in Camping project of ACA and the Audio-Visual Center of Indiana Uni- versity and was made possible through a grant from Lilly Endowment, Inc. Prints may be purchased for $150 or rented on a five-day basis for $5.50. Address inquiries to Garrett Mitchell, Audio-Visual Center, Indiana Univer- sity, Bloomington, Ind.
Revised Camp Directory
The “Directory of Camps for the Handicapped” is being revised and will be issued at an early date. Any information on camps accepting chil- dren or adults with physical, mental or emotional disabilities should be sent directly to Mrs. Eveline E. Ja- cobs, National Society for Crippled Children, 2023 West Ogden Ave., Chicago 12.
Camping Magazine, June, 1959
Pre-Camp Meetings Busy ACA Sections
Region IV
Southeastern Section’s Fourth An- nual Georgia District Leadership Con- ference was attended by 132 persons, including 43 who registered for the administrator’s group. Dr. Hugh Mas- ters, director, Center for Continuing Education, University of Georgia, gave the initial challenge to the en- tire group with his talk on “Camp- ing in a Fast-Changing World.”
Consultant for the administrators’ group was Dr. H. W. Hurt, Research and Program of Patriotic Education, Inc. Part of the counselor group par- ticipated in the “Camp Waterfront Program Development,” led by John Komp, American Red Cross. Others learned a variety of campcraft skills under the leadership of Martha Kurtz, Girl Scouts, Columbus. The counselor group enjoyed a supper cookout.
Dr. Hurt concluded the conference with a stimulating talk on human re- lations.
At the business session the follow- ing officers were elected to serve the District for the coming year: chair- man—George McCord, Atlanta Pub- lic Schools and Camp Yonahlossee, Blowing Rock, N. C.; Ist vice chair- man—Edith Klein, Jewish Commun- ity Center, Atlanta, Camp Blue Star, Hendersonville, N. C.; 2nd vice chair- man—Rev. Henry K. Erwin, South- side Methodist Church, Macon; re- cording secretary—Mrs. Virnita L. Cribb, YWCA, Atlanta, Camp High- land; Corresponding Secretary — Vi Craig, Girl Scouts, Atlanta, Camp [Timberland and Camp _ Alatoona: treasurer — Carlos Kotila, Dixie Camps, Wiley, Ga.
Region V
Theme for Wisconsin Section’s 1959 Spring Institute, held April 24- 26, was “At Work.” The institute was conducted at George Williams Col- lege Camp, Lake Geneva, Wisc.
Topics discussed at sessions in- cluded handicraft, campcraft, maps and orienteering, toolcraft, nature ac- tivities, wilderness tripping, water safety, working with and for children, and family camping.
Speakers included: Dr. Charles C. Noble, dean of the chapel at Syracuse
Camping Magazine, June, 1959
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Once youngsters learn the fun of sailing, they'll be back to camp for more. Waterfront or Regatta Days become the important occasions of the season to Campers, parents and staff. Sailing is quickly and easily taught in these new O'Day boats. They are safe — since built-in buoyancy tanks always keep them afloat.
O’Day rugged fiberglass hulls need no painting or sanding and, if harmed, are quickly and inexpensively repaired at dockside by unskilled hands. These boats are light to handle, always ready, never waterlog and will give years of service. Because they are well de- signed, O'Day boats are stable, nimble and a joy to Sail or race.
The “Sprite” — the perfect convertible trainer. With a cat rig, the tyro learns basic fundamentals — then the mast is moved and a jib added making a sloop. When this rig is mastered the novice is ready for a spinnaker. Thus the ‘Sprite’ enables the beginner to prepare for competitive racing with only ONE boat. 10 ft. long, 4'-4” beam, seats 1-4 people, weight 150 lbs. Price $390 less sails.
The “Day Sailer,” a big boat, is perfect for group expeditions, fishing or day cruising. Accommodates six or sleeps two. Small cabin gives protection. Alu- minum spars and bronze hardware. Tufnol fittings, Dacron sails. Color moulded in. Takes 15 hp motor. Length 16-6”, beam 6’, weight 450 Ibs. Price $1,300 less Sails.
The “Ospray” was designed by Palmer Scott and has many features of the “Day Sailer.” A good, roomy, six passenger boat for group fun, picnics or day cruising. Aluminum mast, cabin, color-moulded-in hull, bronze hardware, Tufnol fittings. Length 15’-6”, beam 6’, weight 450 Ibs. Price $985 less sails.
The “‘Inter-Club” is widely used as an advanced trainer and is particularly popular for club and inter-collegiate racing. Dry and stable, yet sporty, this boat is for the camper who wants to perfect his sailing techniques. Length 11'-6”, beam 4’-7”, weight 195 Ibs. Price $725 less Sails.
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Section News
University, who spoke on “Guide- posts to Camping;” Fred V. Rogers, ACA president, who spoke on “Why ACA?” and Dr. Jacob Shapiro, asso- ciate professor of biology, Wisconsin State College, who talked on “Nature Activities.”
Chicago Section also joined in the activities.
Region VI
Held April 26 by Colorado Section was a Campcraft Instructors’ Work- shop. Purpose of the workshop was to certify people in the Section to im- plement and/or administer campcraft courses. Participants received orienta- tion to a campcraft program and how to put one into action. Campcraft skills were not taught at this session —experiences were shared. Camp di- rectors and staffs who were qualified for campcraft by experience were in- vited to attend. The workshop was held at Camp _ Rollandet, Denver, Colo.
Region VIl
Three things were outstanding about Coronado’s April 3-5 Section Conference. First was the location at Sedona Lodge, so famed as resort headquarters for filming of Oak Creek Canyon’s incomparable scenery that it has earned the name of Ari- zonas “Hollywood.” Whether from New Mexico, Texas, Nevada or Ari- zona, all who attended were in agree- ment that the beauty of this rustic location provided the perfect setting for a conference of camping people.
Second outstanding feature of the conference was its new approach to program, devised by Chairman Paul Claussen and Mary Frances Biering. In following a general theme of “Back to Earth,” they used the camp visi- tors guide as a discussion outline. Each individual, as in a workshop, chose a single topic to pursue through- out the conference. Group discussion under expert leadership kept all par- ticipants interested long past the an- nounced dismissal time.
Last and most outstanding feature was the contribution “far beyond the call of duty” made by exhibitors, un- der chairmanship of Phil Schlesinger, area representative of Bernard Foods. In addition to showing new products and services, exhibitors took complet> charge of meal planning and prepara- tion for the entire conference.
Camping Magazine, June, 1959
Guide for Summer Buying
These Camping Magazine advertisers are ready to help
you in your “last minute” buying and summer reordering.
Adhesives
The Borden Co., Chemical Div., son Ave., New York 17.
Advertising, Publication
Cosmopolitan Magazine, 250 W. 55th St, New York 19.
Harper’s Bazaar, 572 Madison Ave., York 22.
New York Herald Tribune, 230 W. 4lst St., New York 18.
The , York Times, Times Blidg.,
52 Vanderbilt Ave.,
350 Madi-
New
New Magazine, New York 17.
Redbook Magazine, York 17
230 Park Ave., New
Archery Supplies 3424 Hudson Bilvd., 500 Broad
Har-Lee Rod, Inc., Jersey City 7, N. J.
The Outdoor Sports Mfg. Co., St., Forestville, Conn.
Ben Pearson, Pine Bluffs, Ark.
Saunders Archery Target Co.. Columbus, Nebr.
Box 102,
™
Arts and Crafts Supplies Ace Leather Co., Inc., 1048 Prospect, In-
dianapolis. Boin Arts &
Morristown, N. Cleveland Crafts Co.,
Cleveland 3.
Craft Service, 337 Rochester 7, N. Y. Dwinnell Art & Craft Supply, tional Road, Wheeling, W. V Edgcomb-Hunter Hardwood Corp., 53
St.. New York 38. El-Fab, Inc., P. O. Box 205, St. Paul, Ind. Grey Owl Indian Craft Mfg. Co., 4518 Seventh Ave., Brooklyn 20, N. The Handcrafters, Brown St.,
Wis.
Holiday Handicrafts, sted, Conn.
Immerman & Sons, Cleveland 15.
Jewelry Craftsman Co., Ave., Chicago 2.
Ken-Kaye Krafts Co., 867 Washington St., Newtonville 60, Mass.
J. C. Larson Co., Inc., 820 S. Tripp Ave., Chicago 24.
Lily Mills Co., Shelby, N. C.
Magnus Craft ‘Materials, Inc., St., New York 13.
Hazel Pearson Handicrafts, Box 193, Tem- ple City, Cali
Pyrotex Co., Inc.,
School Products Co., York
M. Schwartz & Son, Inc., New York 9Q.
Seeley’s Ceramic Service, eonta, N.
Tandy Leather Co., Fort Worth, Texas.
Crafts Co., 91 Morris St., 4707 Euclid Ave., University Ave, 2312 Na-
Ann
; 4
Waupun, 10 Bridge St., Win- 1924 Euclid Ave.,
139 N. Wabash
108 Franklin
Leominster, Mass 330 E. 23rd St.
325 E. 3rd St., 7 Elm St., On- 300 Throckmorton,
New
Awards and Emblems
519 30th St., Union
A-B Emblem Corp., City, N. J.
Beds, Cots, Bedding
Acme Wholesalers, Inc., 5700 Federal, De- troit 9.
Litchfield Woolen Mill Co., Box 722, Litch- field, Minn
Sanco Equipment Co., 24 E. 13th St.,
York 3
New
Boats, Canoes, Kayaks Alcraft Co., P. O. Box 772, Lake Wales, Fla. Camping Magazine, June, 1959
Roy M. Bloom, Inc., 274 Madison Ave., New York 16
Grumman Boats, Inc., Marathon, N. Y.
Lac du Nord Kayaks, Inc., Park Falls. Wis.
George O’Day Co., 9 Newbury St., Boston 6
16. Old Town Canoe Co., Old Town, Maine.
Bottled Gas
Suburban Propane Gas Whippany, N. J
Corp., Box 206,
Buildings, Prefabricated
Box 6834, Dallas, 271 First St.,
Texas. Milan,
Kwik-Bilt, Inc., Universal Homes, Inc., Mich.
Chairs and Tables
115 W. 30th St, Colfax,
A B C Metal Products, New York 1}. The Monroe Co., 79 Church St.,
owa. J. P. Redington & Co., Scranton, Pa.
Washington Ave.,
Compasses
Silva, Inc., La Porte, Ind.
Consultants, Camp
Robison Associates, 1764 Harding Ave.,
Altadena, Calif.
Counselor Training
Workshops
Camp Kinnahwee School of Horsemanship, 604 Drexel Ave., Glencoe, Ill.
Oregon State System of Higher Education, Box 1491, Portland 7. Ore.
Dishes
Allied Chemical Chemicals Div., 6
Plastics & Coal New York
Ho-
Corp., 40 Rector St., Lifetime Eastern Co., 66 Hudson St., boken, N
Films, Movie
Association Films, Inc., New York 17.
Films, Inc.. 1150 Wilmette Ave, I
Moody Institute of Science, 11428 Santa Monica Blvd., West Los Angeles 25. United World Films, Inc., 1445 Park Ave.,
New York 29.
347 Madison Ave., Wilmette,
Firefighting Equipment Porto Pump, Inc., 19735 Ralston Ave., De- troit
- 2 Smith & Co., 417 Main St., Utica, N.
Foods and Beverages
Bernard Food Industries, Inc., 1208 E. San
Antonio St., San Jose, Calif Bolton Farm Packing Co., Inc., M 100 Park Ave.,
416 Richmond J.
Newton 64,
ass.
Canada a Corp.., New York : uae 4 Inc.. Ave., Point Pleasant, N.
Eze-Orange Co., Franklin & Erie Sts., Chicago 10.
Fizzies, 21 Grey Oaks Ave., Yonkers, N. Y.
Ss. ye, ong oF Inc., 812 Jersey Ave., Jer- sey City 2 . J.
H. J. Heinz Co., 1062 Progress St., Pitts- burgh 30. Hilker & Bletsch Co., Chicago 10. Kellogg Co., Pm ® ouis Milani Foods, Inc., 12312 W. Olv Blvd., Los Angeles 64. —_ National Biscuit Co., 425 Park Ave.,
ork 14.
Pillsbury Co., 608 Second Ave. S., Minne- apolis 2.
Quaker Oats Co., Chi- cago 54.
Ralston Purina Co., 835 S. 8th St., St. Louis 2.
Ad. Seidel & Son, Inc., 1245 W. Dickens Ave, Chicago 14.
John Sexton & Co., 4501 W. 47th St., Chi- cago 32.
Smith-Junior Co., Inc., Rochester, N. Y.
614 W. Hubbard,
235 Porter St., Battle Creek.
New
Merchandise Mart,
12 Saratoga Ave.,
Games and Equipment
Pony Club Polly Games, Box 162, Malvern.
a. Vogel Mfg. Co., Logan St., Bridgeport 1, Conn.
Heaters, Water
A. O. Smith Corp., Kankakee, III.
Ice Making Machines
Scotsman-Queen Products, Inc., 492 Front
St., Albert Lea, Minn.
Infirmary Supplies
Chap Stick Co., 2101 Hudson St., Lynch-
burg, Va.
Insurance
Brotherhood Mutual Life Insurance Co., 230 E. Berry St., Fort Wayne 2, Ind. Continental Casualty Co., 310 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago 4.
A. W. ‘a. Dewar, Inc., 141 Milk St., Boston 9.
Educators Mutual insurance Co., Lancast- er,
Higham, Neilson, Whitridge & Reid, Inc., 50 Congress St., Boston 9.
Vermont “Accident Insurance Co., tage St., Rutland, Vt.
33 Cot-
Kitchen —
Admiral —-._ Co., 7 East 22nd St., New York 10.
Edward Don & Co., Chicago 16.
The Jackson Products Co., Tampa 4, Fla.
Universal Industries, Inc., West, Somerville 45, Mass.
Vacuum Can Co., 19 S. Hoyne Ave.,
cago 12.
2201 S. LaSalle St., Industrial Park, 87 Fellsway
Chi-
Laundry Equipment
UniMac Co.. Miami Circle, N. E., Atlante 5, Ga.
Loud Speakers, Portable
Audio Equipment Co., Inc., 75 Harbor Rd,
Port Washington, N. Pye Corporation of Ame rica, J.
Ave., Highland Park, N.
1149 Raritan
Mowers Roof Mfg. Co., Pontiac 20, Ill.
Guide for Summer Buying
Musical Instruments
The Wurlitzer Co., De Kalb, Ill.
Nature and Science Study Supplies
New York — Supply Co., 28 W. 30th St.. New York Science Material
New York
Outfitters
American School Ave., Passaic.
Champion Knitwear Co., lege Ave., Rochester 4,
The Felt Crafters, Plaistow, N. H.
The Playhats Co., Box 68, R«vere, Mass
Velva-Sheen Mfg. Co., 1416 Vine St., Cin-
cinnati 10.
Victoria Printed Products, Inc., Ave., St. Louis
y EES 59 Fourth Ave.,
Supply, Inc., 934 Main . J.
Box 850, 115 Col- Y
512 Lucas
Paper Products
Lilv-Tulip Cuno Corp., 122 E. 42nd St, New York 17.
Poison Plant Remedies.
Preventatives
New York 16
Aqua Ivy, 10 E. 40th St., 150 Hemlock
B-Y’s of San Francisco, Inc., St.. San Francisco. Ivy-Dry, Montclair, N. Zotox Pharmacal Co., Stamford, Conn.
J. 142 Hamilton Ave.,
Post Cards
Artvue Post Card Co., 225 Fifth Ave., 0.
New York
Publishers
Association Press, 291 Broadway, New York we
Burgess Publishing Co., 426 South 6th St., Minneapolis 15.
Houghton Mifflin Co., 2 Park St., Boston 5865 N. Lincoln Ave.,
15 E. 26th St.,
i. Ideas Unlimited, Chicago 45. The Ronald Press Co., York 10.
Real Estate
Bureau of Private Schools, 522 New York 3 54 Main St... Wood-
New
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Folkways Records & Service Corp., 46th St., New York 36.
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American Trampoline Co., 60 State St.,
Harvard Table Tennis Co., Boston.
The Linen Thread Co., 418 Grand St., Paterson, N. J.
Monroe Sales, Inc., 201 Lynbrook, N. Y.
Nissen Trampoline Co., 200 A Avenue, N. W., Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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Sim Cote Products Co..,
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Tents & Tarpaulins
American Canvas Products, Inc., Lake St., Chicago.
Fulton Cotton Mills, lanta, Ga.
Hoosier Tarpaulin & Canvas 1302-10 W. Washington St.,
560 W. P. O. Box 1726, At-
Goods Co.,
Indianapolis 6.
Walter E. 254 Nagle Ave., New York 34.
Webb Manufacturing Co., 4th & Cambria Sts., Philadelphia 33.
Stern,
Toilets, Special Camp
Safeway Sanitation, Box 34, Buffalo 15,
Smith System Mfg. Co., 212 Ontario St, a. Wee Minneapolis 14.
W ashfountains
Bradley Washfountain Co., 2203 W. Michi-
gan St., Milwaukee 1.
Waterfront and Pool Equipment and Supplies
American Playground Device Co., 1801 S. Jackson St., Andérson, Ind. B-I-F Industries, Inc., 441 Providence, R. I. Norman Buck Mfg. Co., Seattle 2. The JM Steel Co., gan, Mich. Adolph Kiefer & Co., Glenview, Ill. Metalloy Products Co.., Hudson, Mich. Midwest Pool & Court Co., Hill Rd., St. Louis 17. Modern Swimming Pool Co., Inc., 1 land Ave., White Plains, N. . # Mohawk Craftsmen, Califon, N. J. Ocean Pool Supply Co., 155 W. 23rd St., New York 11. Paragon Swimming Pool Co., St. ,Pleasantville, N. Y. Perry Co., P. O. Box 2174, Austin, Texas. Polyco, Inc., 146 Roswell St., Smyrna, Ga. Rockaway Sales Co., Box 364 C, Route 46, Rockaway, N. J.
J. B. Sebrell, 300 S. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles 13.
Standard Steel Products Mfg. Co., South 16th St., Milwaukee 15.
Wallace & Tiernan, Inec., 25
Belleville 9, N. Wisconsin Marine Co.. Lake Mills, Wis.
Weed and Algae Control
Consulting Biologists 610 Trust Bldg., Philadelphia 2.
Curtis Automotive Devices, Inc., Box 297, Westfield, Ind.
Phelps Dodge Refining Corp., 300 Park Ave., New York 22.
Todd Shipyards, Columbia & Halleck Sts., Brooklyn 31.
Harris Ave., 2332 Eastlake, Duncan Ave., Cheboy- 2045 Railroad Ave, 127 McKenzie St., 1206 N. Rock Hol-
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2836 Main St.,
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Carbolineum Wood Preserving Co., N. 40th St., Milwaukee 9Q.
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Camping Zeya EQUIPMENT ° SUPPLIES
SERVICES
Many suppliers are offering cata- logs and data to help you in your summer purchasing. Write the com- panies for additional information.
Several aids available for camp maintenance are:
“Chemicide,” a liquid for controll- ing aquatic weeds, insect larvae, etc., in lakes, from Chemco, Inc., Tulip and Auburn Sts., Philacelphia.
“Filteraid 600,” designed for swim- ming pools with diatomaceous earth filters, from Harborlite Corp., Box 458, Escondido, Calif.
“N-zyme,” grease trap and drain cleaner, from Jones, McDuffee & Stratton, 108 Sudbury St., Boston 14.
“Indian Fire Pump,” a_ portable, back-pump for fighting brush fires, as well as fires’ in buildings, from D. B. Smith, Utica 2, N. Y.
“VP Mowers,” power mowers for cutting grass, weeds, clearing brush, Sawing trees, mulching leaves, from Roof Manufacturing Co., Pontiac, III.
“Draw-Tite” and “Circle-Brand” tents and camping equipment from Champion Canvas Co., 407 N. 8th St., St. Louis 1.
Sports equipment items for your outdoor program include:
“Magna-Ball Batting King,” a de- vice to hold the ball for batting prac- tice, from Magna-Ball Corp., 1501 Broadway, New York 36.
“Ranger,” new back pack bag for tripping, from Himalayan Pak Co., Inc., Box 1647, Monterey, Calif.
‘“Porta-Chief” and “Hailer Cub,” transistor - powered portable loud- speakers from Audio Equipment Co., 75 Harbor Rd., Port Washington, ae 2
Portable Golf Practice Cage for golf practice indoors and out, from Monroe Sales Inc., 201 Charing Cross, Lynbrook, N. Y.
“Bat-Rak,” portable rack 24 regulation bats, from The gram Aids Co., 550 Sth Ave., York 36.
Supplies for the Arts and Crafts program are:
“Hobby-Vac Machine,” for plastic forming and skin packing nature col- lections, from Hazel Pearson Handi- crafts, Box 193, Temple City, Calif.
“Permoplast,” plastic modeling clay, from American Art Clay Co., 4717 W. 16th St., Indianapolis 24.
Leathercraft Catalog, describing kits and supplies and listing dealers,
to hold Pro- New
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Some waterfront equipment items you may need are:
“Self-Inflating Resuscitator,” from Schueler & Co., Medical Products Div., 75 Cliff St., New York 38.
“Townsend Dual Action” alumin- um diving boards from Recreation Equipment Corp., Dept. D, 724 W. 8th St., Anderson, Ind.
“Lifegard” water float bar, design- ed as an aid in swimming instruction, from Rainbow Plastics, 3232 N. Meeker Ave., El Monte, Calif.
“Mouth-to-Mask Resuscitator,” em- ploying mouth-to-mouth revival tech- nique, from Globe Industries, Inc., 125 Sunrise Place, Dayton, Ohio.
“Proportioneers Model VFC Vac- uum Filter,” cylindrical, all plastic swimming pool filter, from B-I-F In- dustries, Inc., 345 Harris Ave., Pro- vidence 1, R. I.
“Royal-Camper,” a canoe made of Royalite, U. S. Rubber product, from Thompson’ Royal-Craft, Inc., 126 Elm St., Cortland, N. Y.
Products to expedite food service are:
“Campmaster,” a portable, alum- inum cook stove using propane gas, from Home Gas Equipment Co., 1301 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland 15, Ohio.
“Minute Mashed Potatoes,” pre- cooked and dried Idaho potatoes, from General Foods Corp., Institu- tional Products Div., White Plains, Pe. ee
Seidel “Trail Packets,” individual and four-camper meal kits, from Ad. Seidel & Son, Inc., 1245 W. Dickens Ave., Chicago 14.
“Golden-C,” crystal concentrate substitute for fresh or frozen orange juice, from Edward Don & Co., 2201 S. LaSalle St., Chicago 16.
“AerVoid,” portable, stainless steel food carrier, from Vacuum Can Co., 19 S. Hoyne Ave., Chicago 12.
“Breader Mix,” for breading meat, fish and poultry, from Pillsbury Co., Minneapolis 2.
“Fizzies,’ tablets producing effer- vescent soft drinks, from Warner- Lambert Pharmaceutical Co., Fizzies Div., Morris Plains, N. J.
“Chili with Beef Soup,” in 50- ounce cans, has been added to the Heinz Chef line by H. J. Heinz Co., 1062 Progress St., Pittsburgh 30.
Cramore citrus crystals and hot chocolate powder from Cramore Products, Inc., Point Pleasant Beach, Nd.
Camping Magazine, June, 1959
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
Help Wanted
CAMP COORDINATOR — College graduate, age 30-50 for year round job. To coordi- nate: resident camp for 1000 girls; Troop camping — 8,000 girls; Day Camping — 1,000 girls. Must have skills in administra- tion, organization and ability to work with a budget. Supervise seasonal Camp Director and two maintenance men. Write to: Girl Scout Council of Greater St. Louis, Att. Mrs. Eve C. Hyde, Ex. Direc- tor, 417 No. 10th St., St. Louis 1, Mo. c
COUNSELORS: Waterfront, unit heads, campcraft, pioneer, Teepee Village and
general counselors. 8 week camp. Write, Camp Fire Girls, 34 N. 8th St., Pa.
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FULL-TIME POSITION, male, program di- rector with responsibility of directing a co-ed camp during the summer. Position available September or thereafter. Please provide experience and educational back- ground. Write Wilbur A. Joseph, Brashear ee, 2005 Sarah St., a , *.
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CAMP KINNI-KINNIC for Girls in Ver- mont. CIT counselor, campcraft, canoeing, water-skiing, sailing, tennis, swimming, drama, arts & crafts, journalism. Room 1807, 50 Broadway, New York 4. e
ENERGETIC MAN with following to rep- resent leading boys camp in Maine. Ex- cellent financial opportunities. Counsellor services not necessary. Write Box 675.
YWCA CAMP DIRECTOR—year-round job, camp 35 miles from Pittsburgh. Summer resident camping from June 28 through August 21. Winter program includes school camping, CIT courses, weekends with other program groups. Pittsburgh YWCA, 405 8S. Dithridge St., Pittsburgh 13, Pa. e
SAILING COUNSELOR
Camp Somerset for Girls in Maine. Ap- plicants must be 21 years of age with previous camp counseling experience. Sal- ary range $250 to $500 depending upon ex- perience plus transportation allowance, clothing allowance, etc. 150 campers and 50 staff. Write Allen Cramer, 300 Central Park West, New York 24.
JAYSON CAMPS MASSACHUSETTS BERKSHIRES
Counselors: Brother-sister camps. Men or women: Canoeing, riding, industrial arts, general. Men: Sailing, pioneering. Wom- en: Pianist, play popular by ear, expert improvising and transposing; costumes. Nurse. Write Box 876. Greenwich, Conn.
MATURE COUPLE for girls’ summer camp in New Hampshire. General maintenance, supervision, house mother. Write Box 667.
Equipment for Sale
COMPLETE FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT
Available from large stock—new and re- built dishwashers, ranges, ovens, tables, chairs. Tremendous inventory Shenango China, new-used-mixed prints. Visit our showroom or write listing your needs. Connor Brothers, Inc., 370 Main St., Hart- ford 3, Conn. JAckson 2-3216. defk
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CAMP CONSERVATION PLANS My conservation plan for your camp will stimulate p rams and pleasure. Milford C. Howard, Forester Forest and recreation eed consultant 24 Evelyr Road, Port Washington, N. 30 years experience Oklahoma and east.
ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY Excellent Camp Site for Boys, Girls or Adults
180 acres in the Kittatinny Mountains, 7 miles north Delaware Water Gap. Approxi- mately 25 acres cleared, level land and lawns with 2500 feet frontage on Delaware River. Completely equipped, ready to move in. Present accommodation for over 100 can quickly expand to accommodate over 300.
Cottages, main house, dining hall, recreational building, excellent boating, swimming
and fishing. Outdoor sw: mming pool. water supply.
Buildings equipped for all year use. Own
Priced for quick sale; asking $175,000. Cash required $50,000. Immediate possession.
Exclusively through
STERN & DRAGOSET, Realtors since 1929
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ME 4-5500, ask for Mr. Wm. A. Wright
Index to Advertisers
A-B Emblem Corp.
A BC Metal Products
Acme Wholesalers, Inc.
' Alcraft Co.
Allied Chemical & Dye Corp. American Canvas Products Inc. American Playground Device Co. American School Supply, Inc. Aqua Ivy .. pacibaie Association Films, ne.
Audio Equipment Co.
Bloom, Inc., Roy M.
Bolton Farm Packing Co.
Buck Mfg. Co., Norman
Camp Chemical Co., Inc. Canada Dry Corp.
Carbolineum Wood Preserving Co. Chap Stick Co.
Consulting Biologists . Dwinnell Art & Craft Supply Grey Owl Indian Craft Mfg. Co. lvy-Dry
Ken-Kaye Krafts Co.
Kwik-Bilt, Inc.
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Larson Co., Inc., J. C.
Lily Mills Co. Magnus Craft Materials, Inc. Metalloy Products Co. ; Modern Swimming Pool Co., Monroe Sales, Inc. Moody Institute of Science Nissen Trampoline Co. O’Day Co., George Parke-Hill Chemical Corp. Pearson, Ben ............. Pearson Handicrafts, east Phelps Dodge Refining Corp. Porto Pump, Inc.
Pyrotex Co., Inc.
School Products Co.
Seidel & Son, Inc., Ad. Sexton & Co., John Stephenson Corp.
Tandy Leather Co.
Ticks-Off : Universal Industries, Inc. Vacuum Can Co.
Vermont Accident edna Co. Wallace & Tiernan, Inc. Zotox Pharmacal Co.
Positions Wanted
SCHOOL CAMP ADMINISTRATION or other wintertime camp position wanted. Female, 14 years varied experience, camp- ing and teaching. ACA. Write Box 680.
Camps for Sale or Rent
WE CAN SELL YOUR CAMP
Michigan Wisconsin Minnestota Illinois
Children’s Summer Camps. We have defi- nite qualified buyers for any size camp, in any location in the above States. Any correspondence or discussions we may have will be in the strictest of confidence and we will conduct the process of selling in such @ manner as not to interfere with your camp season in any way. If you have considered selling — why not write or call now — Collect (Tyler 7-0333). A. J. Ditzik, Tyler Realty & Investment Co., 4760 Grand River, Detroit 8, Michigan. tf
IDEAL CAMP SITE Choice oe acreage. Large lake, good beach. Good roads. Popular camp area. Irish Hills, Southern Michigan. Contact: George V. States, 12208 Beech Rd., Brook- lyn, Mich.
HUNTING AND FISHING CAMP
Two bedroom camp, kitchen, bath & liv- Ing-room. Completely furnished including new TV and new boat, gas stove, refriger- ator, electricity, telephone. Located on north shore of Rangeley Lake. Complete including all necessary blankets, linens, dishes, etc. Price $2995. Six year finance with low down payment. Write: S. C. Noyes Co., Rangeley, Maine.
YOUTH CAMP accommodating up to 65. 245 acres, 256 ft. lake frontage on Ball Lake near Hamilton, Ind. Wible Real Es- tate, Realtors, Box 27, Auburn, Ind.
CONSULTATION SERVICE & SALES WITH WHOM CAN YOU TALK — When you want to: Buy or sell a camp — Get an evaluation: Analyze your budget? Our 40 years of camp experience may help with your problems — confidential, of
course. WILLIAM V. DWORSKI ASSOCIATES 245 McKinley Ave., New Haven 15, Conn.
WARREN CO. desirable place for boys’ or girls’ camp. 700 ft. elevation. Swimming, stream, springs, woodland acreage and five buildings. Old Orchard Farm, R.D. #1, Box 280, Oxford, N. J. c,d,e
1,200 CAMPS & SITES — $15,000 & UP One of the largest and most reputable school and camp realtors in the United States. Established 35 years. Exclusively selling camps, day and boarding schools. Appraisals for all purposes. Write for list of attractive offerings, specify locations preferred, to Mr. M. Otto Berg NATIONAL BUREAU OF PRIVATE SCHOOLS 522 5th Avenue, N. Y. C. 36 MU 2-8840
FOR SALE OR LEASE IN THE WEST CAMPS, CAMP SITES, RANCH LAND
Private camps; institutional camps; camps for boys; camps for girls: mountain, lake and desert camps; and camps by the sea. Financing and purchase loans may be ar-
ranged. WALLACE HEBBERD (since 1925) Santa Barbara California d CENTRAL VERMONT, hillside farm-camp. Accommodates thirty children, more suit- able for younger ages. Forty-five acres. Brook-fed swimming pool, riding ring. Old, modernized farmhouse used for year-round living. Also operated as poultry farm, gar- oy produce, Christmas trees. Write Box . d
LONG ESTABLISHED prestige girls’ camp in Adirondacks. Accommodates 100 camp- ers. 75% enrolled for 1959. Director wishes to retire. Will continue for one season if desired. Write Box 649. abcdef
CAMP FOR RENT August 10 through Sep- tember 1959 to organized group. Accommo- dates 52. 33 acres, fine lake and water- front with lodge-dining-kitchen bldg, headquarters, infirmary, craft house, 4 — 4 tents. Write Y.W.C.A., Lowell,
CAMP FOR RENT, 100 acres with 3 lodges on lake with beach in Southern Maine. L. W. Bauer, 42 Deer Trail Rd., N. Cald- well, N. J.
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AFTER TAPS
. . . the time when directors, leaders, and counselors recall the successes and failures of the day, plan to make tomorrow a better day, and think about the opportunities — seized and missed—of this wonderful thing called camping.
“Lift High Our Souls”
By L. B. Sharp
Let us bow our heads and lift high our souls — Oh God,
We have come from many places and camps,
We are of all races and faiths,
We have, among many common interests, a special concern for our campers and our country and a deep love of the out-of-doors.
We have come
to deliberate and to share fellowship,
to seek ways to meet our obligations to campers, parents, and society,
to find more effective means of helping campers be at home in the woods and open spaces,
to understand and love the land and all possessions,
to show concern for and to practice stewardship of Thy land.
We have come also
to share our interests, gains, and concepts of living and learning in the open spaces,
to probe more deeply the goals and purposes of camping,
to find more effective ways of attaining these goals and purposes.
We ask Thy help and guidance
to find more ways of exploring fully those adventures indigenous to the camp environment,
to do at camp mostly those things not possible in our urban or home environment,
to gain aS many new first-hand experiences as possible in the out-of-doors,
to see and feel the innumerable things which books try
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to tell and pictures try to portray, to stand in the path of the last glacier and ponder its power and its gifts, to scale the high peaks and hills and become engulfed in the life story of mountains and valleys, to take time to be quiet, still, and hear the woodland symphonies, to make the forest, with all its beauty and mystery our friend and teacher, to hear rain on leaves and canvas, to sleep under the stars and sky on the trails, on the open hills, in the fields, and by the streams, to create with hand and mind, to find new worth as individuals through living in small groups in the open, to come closer to the meaning of time and space, to explore and sense deeply the splendor of Thy Creation. Help us, oh God to see and understand how the life of man is completely entwined in myriads of vital connections with the out-of-doors, Help us to realize that because of Thy gifts, we may become better campers, more inspired leaders, Help us to obtain a fuller and more meaningful and joyous life in the open spaces. May Thy grace and wisdom be with us in all of our deliberations. Amen
—Dr. Sharp delivered this invocation at the opening ses- sion of the ACA Region II convention.
Camping Magazine, June, 1959
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