Camping For Boys

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s are influenced by example rather than by precept. A boys' camp is largely built around a str

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mon sense. He should have a keen appreciation of justice. A desire to be the friend and counsellor of every boy must always govern his action. He will always have the interest and welfare of every individual boy at heart

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by his actions, his glances, and by his choice of favorites. Deal with a man of this type firmly, promptly, and quietly. Let him suddenly be 'called home by circumstances which he could not control.'" The leader must ha

to listen to wise counsellors. "Come on, fellows, let's-" meets with hearty response. "Boys, do this," is an entirely d

h school boys who have been campers make excellent leaders of younger boys. A leader should always receive some remuneration for his services, either carfare and board or a fixed sum of money definitely agreed upon beforehand. The pay should never be so large that he will loo

of recommendation. Know him personally. Find out what he is cap

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oys will imitate you. A smile is always better than a frown. "Kicking" in the presence of boys breeds discont

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best in being a genuine friend of each boy. Remember in prayer daily each boy and your fellow leaders. Emphasize the camp motto, "Each for all, and all fo

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The tendency is to form clans, which destroy camp spirit. Get the f

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diamond. In clear weather, tie one flap back at each end (flap toward the feet), allowing a free draft of air at all times. On rainy days e

be given and boys will not be allowed in or around their tents during the peri

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and the leader of swimming must give the signal before boys go into the water. Boys who

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out and on time, including the setting up drill. (See Camp Booklet.)

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to report to the assistant superintendent after breakfast for assignment of work. These t

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the campus, emptying garbage cans, swe

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day's plans. Encourage the boys to do this work cheerfully. Lead, do not drive

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urnt cork-in fact, anything that you think will add to the fun of the camp. Good stories and jokes are always in demand. Bring something interesting

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e boys. All matters of discipline or anything that deals with the welfare of the camp should be brought up at this meeting. Printed report blanks wi

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leading the morning devotions at breakfast table. Groups of boys will meet for occasional Bible study at sunset under various leaders. Each session will c

may grow in the best things of life and anticipating an outin

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s character. In reading over a small folder, written by George H. Hogeman of Orange, N .J., I was so impressed with his excellent present

now engaged in. Most people are so busy with their own present enjoyment and future success that they pay little heed to the future of others. They may give some thought to the present need of those arou

r own parents know them. When you live, eat, sleep with a boy in the open, free life of camp for a month or so, you come in contact with h

cation really mean a relaxation, a letting down of effort along one line, without the substitution of anything definite in its place! But he must be a dull soul, indeed, who can come to

e completely than in camp life. A watchman is the last thing he must be. That spirit of unselfishness which forgets its own persona

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have. How frequently we hear in response to the question about enjoying a vacation, 'Oh, yes, I had a good enough time, but I'll never go back there a

t they mean in the development of Christian character in the lives of our men and boys. And, after all, there is the greatest result of all, the sense of

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