The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-07-13
SUMMER OUTING
OF Y.M.C.A. BOYS
CIRCULAR ISSUED BY AssociA-
TioN TELLS ABOUT ANNUAL
CAMP FOR 1910 TO BE HELD
EAGLE HARBoR

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ing information concerning the annual
camp of the Y. NJ. c. A. boys to be
conducted at Eagle Harbor for ten
days, from August 10 ~;
The Reason. To get the boys to ma
ture's ruggedpess under Christian in
iiuences.
The Location. Snuggly nesting be-
meath the rugged ridges of old Ke-
weenaw and cooled by the breeze from
Lake Superior lies the village of Eagle
Harbor on the shore of the hospitable
place of refuge from which il receives
its name.
on the point of the harbor entrance OPP
posite the village is located the camp
site Near by is the sandy beach for
bathing. the creeks and lakes for fish,
ing, this unexplored wilderness for
hiking, the village base ball diamond
for games, the harbor's CLASSY sur
face for boating, the stores enticing
ice cream and sweets for the extra
nickel and best of all the great lakes
limitless expanse dotted with levia-
thans of the inland waters whose
journeyings one never tires of watch
ing. Here on the spot discovered I'm
1904 by G.. ID. Westerman and followers
is the site for the best camp so far
held.
The time. Leave Association build
ing by wagon early Tuesday morning,
August End. Return Friday, August
18th. Some of the hardest OF the boy
scouts are planning to hike to camp
starting the day before. If you want
to become Knight of the Red BAN
dana" get into some of the over night
hikes and be prepared.
Who. Boys from II to 16 years whose
applications are accepted. Four young
men who have proved their special fit
ness as leaders will also be included.
Number. An additional tent has
been purchased which will bring our
capacity up to a total of 40. The APP
plication OF the boys up To this num-
ber will be accepts ID in the order in
which they are received.
| Cost. For each boy, including trans
portation board, use of boats and
everything pertaining To camp is $500.
a deposit of S1.00 to accompany appli-
cation. Begin to save now by deposit
ing your nickles. dimes and quarters
at the office with the treasurer who
has opened a savings account with a
local bank.
Y. NJ. c. A. Campers Club. This
Organization formed at the reunion
and blowout of ex-campers' state and
local, on June 18th, STANDS with the
general Camp Committee for the pro-
motion of all Y. NJ. c. A. camps. Pres
ident, Will Roberts; Vice President.
Walter Green; Secretary Theasurer,
| Arthur Chamberlain. 1t is because of
the wise cousel of this club compos-
ed of those who know from experience,
that we look forward to much i'm
proved camp for this year. All boys
attending camp this year will become
eligible for membership in the club,
| Organization. An adaptation of the
Boy Scout idea. With the guidance of
the leaders this will include putting
the boy upon his honor and his own
responsibility. Each tent group will be
a patrol" and the combined patrols
a troop" The committee are work.
| ing out the details.
| Activities. Ten days OF camping
Tent Life. Boating, swimming, raft-
ing. fishing i'm Lake Bailey and Sill
yer Creek. hiking to various points
of interest both old and new Last
year the boys thoroughly enjoyed q
launch trip to Copper Harbor-we eX-
pect to do that again and more II the
boys desire it. Berrying, Base Ball
Horseshoes. Games and sports of al
kinds especially adapted to the woods
and camp life. Field and aquatic meet
short and snappy daily Bible study
songs and stories about the camr
fire. quiet talks before taps" Fol
the best interests of all. swimming Il
permitted only at regular times ant
in the presence of the swimming In
structor or assistants, Boats taker
out only by permission of n leader
firearms and tobacco tabooed.
What to take. Smiles and whistles
for all circumstances. Old clothes
rubber blanket or oil cloth. 3x6 feet
two blankets. small sofa pillow. ol'
sweater, tennis shoes. swimming
trunks. Extra underclothes. trous
crs, shirt, stockings. etc. Brush an'
comb. one dish towel. one bath towel
tooth brush. soap i'm box, needle an'
thread. etc Two cups. plate. bowl
(tin, aluminium. or granite ware) knife
fork and spoon. Your own Bible.
other equipment may add to tn
enjoyment and convenience of tn
others as well as yourself, but is no
necessary. Musical instruments an'
base ball paraphernalia are more thai
welcome. These articles should h
packed i'm n wooden box about 30 In
long. Is inches wide and Is inches
deep. fitted with hinges. handles ant
padlocks. If you cannot make suc'
box. do the best you can. A steame
, trunk Is good Each box should b
, labelled with the campers name an'
|. camp number as precaution IL
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