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26 totalTO THE THOUSAND AND MORE BOYS WHO HAVE BEEN MY CAMP MATES IN CAMPS SHAND, DURRELL AND BECKET - FOREWORD
BIBLIOGRAPHY.
SUGGESTIVE ARTICLES ON "CAMPING" IN "ASSOCIATION BOYS";
CHAPTER I THE PURPOSE OF CAMPING - VACATION TIME NEED OF OUTDOOR LIFE PURPOSE OF CAMPING "TOO MUCH HOUSE" A QUERY APOSTLES OF OUTDOOR LIFE HEEDING NATURE'S CALL CHARACTER BUILDING CAMP MOTTOES "ROUGH-HOUSE" CAMPS BOY SCOUTS INFLUENCE OF CAMP LIFE
CHAPTER II—LEADERSHIP - THE DIRECTOR ASSISTANT LEADERS THE TERM LEADER HOW TO GET LEADERS VARIETY OF TALENT SUGGESTIONS TO LEADERS OPPORTUNITY OF LEADERSHIP
CHAPTER III—LOCATION AND SANITATION - DIRTY DIRT VS. CLEAN DIRT AVOID SWAMPS SELECTING A SITE LAYING OUT THE CAMP GROUND THE LATRINES GARBAGE DISH WATER WASTE BARRELS WATER SUPPLY AN INDIAN METHOD INDIVIDUAL DRINKING CUPBOARD OF HEALTH MAXIMS
CHAPTER IV—CAMP EQUIPMENT - ADVANCE PARTY PLAN OF CAMP GROUNDS A MEASURING DEVICE SETTING UP A WALL TENT GUYING THE TENT TRENCHING PEG WISDOM INTERIOR TENT CONVENIENCES HOW TO MAKE A TEPEE TENT WISDOM SLEEPING ON THE GROUND A "HIP HOLE" HOW TO KEEP WARM MAKING A BED DOUBLE-DECK BUNKS BLANKETS PILLOWS KITCHEN WARE TABLE WARE TABLE TOPS A "HORSE" IDEA PERMANENT BUILDINGS SURVEYING HOME-MADE INSTRUMENTS CAMP SURVEY
CHAPTER V—PERSONAL CHECK LIST OR INVENTORY - CHECK LIST MARKING LOST AND FOUND MEMORY HOW TO PACK SHIPPING LABELS NEATNESS GENERAL HINTS
CHAPTER VI—ORGANIZATION, ADMINISTRATION AND DISCIPLINE - A RECOGNIZED LAW COOPERATIVE SELF-GOVERNMENT COUNCIL MEETINGS DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION RULES DISCIPLINE BY WHISTLE DISCIPLINE BY CONSCIENCE SELF IMPOSED DISCIPLINE SEVEN THINGS WHICH GOD HATES LIARS AND SNEAKS A "MEDITATION LOG" AND OTHER METHODS PRIVATE TALKS PERFECT FREEDOM
CHAPTER VII—THE DAY'S PROGRAM - A MORNING PRAYER REQUISITES OF A CAMPER 7.00, "REVEILLE" 7.15, THE DIP 7.30, BREAKFAST 8.30, CAMP DUTIES 9.30 TO 11, EDUCATIONAL RECREATION 11, "BLANKETS IN" 11.30, SWIMMING TIME 12, NOON INSPECTION 12.30, DINNER 12.45 TO 2, "SIESTA" 2 TO 4.30, SPORTS 4.30, PREPARATION FOR THE NIGHT 5, GENERAL INSPECTION 5.45, "COLORS" 6, SUPPER 6.45, MEDITATION AND STUDY 7.15, CAMPUS GAMES 8, CAMP FIRE AND ENTERTAINMENT 8.45, "TATTOO" AND HYMN 9, "TAPS" AND "GOOD NIGHT"
Description
Drawing on more than two decades of hands‑on experience, this guide offers a seasoned camp director’s view of what makes a boys’ camp truly effective. It’s written as a practical handbook, packed with suggestions that leaders can put into action right away, rather than abstract theory. Whether you’re preparing your first summer program or looking to refresh an established routine, the book lays out clear steps for planning, safety, and creating a welcoming atmosphere.
The author begins by exploring why time outdoors matters so much for growing boys—providing room to move, fresh air, and the chance to build character through simple tasks like fire‑building, hiking, and fishing. He argues that the vacation months can become a period of moral drift unless guided play offers a constructive outlet for energy. Through vivid anecdotes and straightforward advice, readers learn how to turn a camp into a place where confidence, responsibility, and teamwork flourish.
Beyond the core principles, the book gathers insights from other camp pioneers, offering short articles on sanitation, first‑aid, and program ideas that can be adapted to any setting. A handy bibliography points leaders toward further reading, making this volume a continual reference throughout the camping season.
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Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (339K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-01-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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About the author
H. W. (Henry William) Gibson
b. 1867
Best known as an early leader in boys’ camping and character education, this writer brought practical experience from the YMCA into books about growing up, leadership, and outdoor life. His work offers a window into the values and reform movements shaping youth programs in the early 20th century.
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