Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-07-05
PLAN BOYS CAMPS
FOR THE SUMMER
Under Supervision Of the Y. NJ.
c. A. Some First-Class Out
ings Are Being Arranged.
FOLLOW MILITARY PROGRAM.
Boys Fortunate in Having Opportunit,
For Week Of outdoor Lie nj
Moderate Expense.

Under the supervision Of the Y NJ.
T.. A. numbe. Of boys camps are
MANNED for the summer. The firsi
camp closed Iuly 3. The 1liff Boys
club and the First Congregational
Boys club made UP the camp roll. The
marked success of this camp augurs
well for those 70 follow.
The second camp continues from July
6 to July 10. Those Attending are tho
Episcopal boys. and the preparatory
gymnasium class. ahout 80 boys in all.
NIr. Lucas Mr.. Heisler and Mr., Long
are IN charge,
SCHEDULE OF CAMPS.
The following is the schedule OF
camps for the remainder OF the season,
so far as planned
July 16-27-Juniors First Methodist
end Presbyterians; leaders Mr.. Lucas
and MIR. Ru7tyon.
July % to Aug. Huntington Boys
club and Bsptists leaders, Mr.. Lucas
and Mr, Long.
Aug. to 19-Newsboys leaders, Mt
lucas and Mr., Runyon.
Aug. 10 TO 29--Bnslness boys; leader
MIR Long.
Aug. Is to Sept. Solder boys camp;
leader. Mr.. Lrcas.
The camps are being held on the shore
OF Utah lake the location being well
adapted for the purpose. The cost for
each boy, including railroad transpor-
taton, Is 81 an amount somewhat less
than the total expense for the 10 days
outing.
PROGRAM OF CAMP ACTIVITIES.
The following is the daily program
followed in each camp, and gives q
crisp idea OF the camp activities;
$3.50 a. In.--Revile and the morning
stretch
700 a. m.--Flag raising and morning
conference.
1880 a, m.-Breakfast
S.i5 Il, m.-Canp clean up.
300 a, m.-Flshing, hiking, etc
1900 u, n--Swim under supervision
of leaders,
1890 p. m.-Dinncr
liz n. In.--Idle hours,
"a y. m.---Contests In athletics,
As p. m.-Swim under supervision OF
leaders.
6: so p, ru.--Supper.
700 p. m.---idle hour.
500 p. m.--Camp fire
300 =, m.-"Taps.
COMFORT AND ENJOYMENT.
Eight tents in all are in service at
The camp and give ample accommoda-
tions for eating, sleeping. loungtng
and reading, etc. a telephone has
been Installed in the office tent.
iirst-class cook has charge of the com
auissary. and every feature of this sum-
lner outing village has been carefully
planned to give comfort and enjoyment
TO every boy in the camp.
ORDER MAINTAINED.
A complete organization is effected
the first day camp begins afficers are
elected and camp rules inaugurated.
The boys manage these governmental
duties in a manner creditable to much
older persons. Any boy who violates a
camp rule or law is duly arrested given
q fair trial. and IL guilty sentenced
by the judge at the camp fire court. For
insta nee, the penalty for swearing is
usually one hour peeling potatoes Capt.
tai punishment Is administered for
some offepses-and consists of having
to go without breakfast.
PRIZES FOR NEArNESS.
A system of credits is being carried
out points being given for excellence
IN table manners. neatness of tent at
time OF inspection, presence at regular
campmeetings. Bible class and camp
fire, etc, The winning club will receive
silver loving cup, contented for each
year.
The boys are very fortunate TO have
this privilege OF wholesome, democratic
camp life Many of them have stated
their intention of attending more OF the
camps TO be held during the summer.
great deal OF credit and praise is
due to MI. Lucas for his splendid work
with the boys; his hearty unselhsh in
terest In the camps IL undoubtedly the
keystone % their success.