The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-15
The Sturdy Boyhood That Spends Each
Summer Vacation at Camp Kineo
Learns to Find Nature a Tender
and Gracious Friend.
Discipline Keeps Tight Rein, But Is
Never So Closely Checked That
Natural lnclinationS Are
Suppressed.
Suppressed.

VOW many young men and boys
r. know what camping out" really
4 means? How many have spent
the summer months in camp in the
beautiful mountain and lake regions of
New England? To those who have. this
article viii recall many pleasant recol-
,ections. and to those who have been
less fortunate it viii point out the way
to pass a profitable and enjoyable vaca-
ton
How pleasant to be associated with
real men and manly boys. the environ
ments natures lofty and kindly infiu-
ences, TO breathe the purest air untaint-
ed with the odor of cigar and pipe, to
feel that one is safe from all contanina-
ton and free TO enjoy that outdoor life
which gives health and vigor with each
new breath.
Recognizing the existence Of these con-
ditions. summer camps for boys have
been established IN the last few years,
principally in the Northern States, to
provide safe and pleasant place for
young men to spend their vacation. The
healthful climate and many natural at
fractions of New England present IN
SURPRISING advantages and opportunities
TO the camping party. and the mountain
lake region OF Maine forms the best loca-
tons. Here we find lofty mountains of
pedestrian to their SUBMITS; lakes of
indispensable beauty Offering their
peaceful ana wide expanse TO the ca
nceist; streams with quiet pools and
sflvery rapids teeming with fish await
ing an opportunity to bite and delight
the heart OF the angler.
Cool Breezes Of Kineo.
In the warm summer months when
me oppressive heat OF the crowded cities
drives The weIl-to-do to seek refreshing
breezes IN a cooler climate. we find
the New England States bedecked with
the white canvas OF the campers tent.
The Northern families. far more than
those south OF Mason and Dixon's line.
seem to appreciate the advantages of
this kind OF a summers outing. and
rs a result these camps are very liber-
ally patronized, especially those OF
Maine and New Hampshire. This pat
ronage. however. is not wholly con-
fined to the Northern boys. for fire.
quentIy young men are IN attendance
from States as far South as Mississippi
and Georgia; nor. indeed, have the boys
q monopoly OF this kind of life. for
there are numerous camps for girls.
wisely conducted and well attended.
One Of the best known camps for boys
is Camp Kineo. which is situated on
Long Lake. Maine. about forty miles
from Portland. It is owned by G. H.
Sensner. headmaster Of Emerson Insti-
tute. Of Washington. and F. d.
Sears. OF Boston, who are assist
ed in the management by skilled
teachers and athletes selected from the
leading Toys schools OF the country
on account OF their special fitness for
this kind OF work The managers are !
college graduates and teachers by pro- /
fession. Their wide experience with |
young men has eminentIy fitted them /
FOR the wise conduct Of sumner camp.
Washington Boys in Camp.
A number Of Washington young men /
and boys each year join their comrades
from other cities In spending their sum-
mer vacation at this camp. Already
several students Of the District schools
have become members Of this years
party and are cooking forward with
keen interest to the time when school