The Washington herald., 1910-05-29
CAMPS FOR THE BOYS
Parents Have Problems on
Hands in Summer.
MIND AND BODY TRAINED
Youngsters Are Given Many OppOr-
tunities These Days to Spend Eight
Weeks I'm Woods or at scnshOre
Under Capable InstrUctOrE-Ideal
spot I'm state of Minnesota.

In another month the schools OF the
city will be closed for the summer, and
the burning question for thousands OF
parents viii be. What shall we do with
the boy?' A healthy boy is about the
most irrepressible thing I'm nature II
was intended that he should be. and his
energy must find expression in one direc-
ton or another, and the close OF school
ushers in a period fraught with anxiety.
Relief from this anxiety IS offered by
the summer camp. These camps offer
the growing boys advantages Of all sorts.
They train him I'm any direction In which
he may need training. whether il be
physical or mental. and they have solved
the problem OF making him enjoy the
training he thus receives. In other words,
they give him the most enjoyable vaca-
tion and at the same time teach him the
things he should know. The boys here
will not only be out OF harms way. but
will be having a royal good time and be
getting a useful education.
The idea Of summer camps and recre-
alton schools for boys originated several
years ago with a leading Eastern edu-
Gator. To-day there are over 200 such
camps IN the New England States and
many in New York and Canada In the
West the idea is in its infancy, there be-
ing no more than approximately ten
camps scattered throughout the Western
States. These are mainly located I'm
Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin Irp
20 three years ago there was no such
avenue Of relief for the Western parent
unless he could afford the additional ex-
pense OF sending his boy 10 one OF the
Eastern camps. Now the parents who
want 70 give the boys the benefit Of out
door life in the same enjoyable manner
will find camps 20 which they can send
them.
This summer another Western camp
VIII open headquarters near Grand Ran
ids. IN Northern Minnesota. The canp is
situated In a most ideal spot on Poke
gama Lake one Of the prettiest lakes I'm
that region. The advantages OF being To-
Gated In this wild and picturesque sec
tion Of the country are many. The many
chains OF lakes that dot this region af-
ford a most splendid variety OF canoe
trips. an opportunity which seldom comes
mos
Quitoes, the bracing climate. constant
individual supervision by conege-trained
men. facilities for making up back work
IN all branches Of study, select boys. out
door sports on land and water.
The camp Is under the direction of
George +. Green. director OF pbvsical
training. National Cathedral School.
Washington, and W. II. Trojanowsld.
Grand Rapids, MINI.
Il IS estimated that every summer more
than 10000 boys spend their vacation in
the woods.
Vacation Comes First.
The purpose OF all camps is. first Of all.
20 give a boy a vacation OF outdoor life
Seeking TO fulfil this simple purpose
camps have branched out until II Is quite
possible that the boy learns Just as much
OF good for his future well being during
eight weeks In the woods on a vacation
as during any eight weeks at school and
IN addition he is having a glorious time.
The camp that appeals TO many BOYS is
the deep-sea camp. as It is sometimes
called in other words, a saltwater camp
Here the boys spend all their time on
board a yacht. with only occasional trips
90 land. Most boys. however, prefer the
woods or forest camp. They sleep IN
tents. fish, swim. sail. row at pleasure
and make canoe trips. In addition. the
boys indulge in baseball, tennis, horse |
back riding. track meets. &C Tutoring |
IS optional Boys who are deficient IN I
their studies find ample opportunity TO !
work of conditions. Instructors Of abil- !
ity and experience are ready TO tutor in
all branches Of study. The instr1lctnrs !