The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-20
Boys Department Of '. M. C. A. To
 Go To PootatuCk

forward eagerly to the first of July when the annual camp of tho depart ment will open on the banks of the Housatonic river above Newtown, Camp Pootatuck, where so many ot them have spent their summers for the past couple of years and where they have had the time of their lives in the open air, real camping, scout ing, hsh1ng and swimming to their hearts content. Consequently the announcements by Secretary Charles Ii. Woodhall, who will again be camp governor, are awaited with impatience. That impatience will be satisfied within a day or two as they are all ready for the mails giving a complete prospectus of the camp life for the year 1911.
 CampN Pootatuck is an annual feat ure for the Boys department and last year 57 of the boys of the association spent a great portion of the summer there, and most of them are anxious to be a part of this years delegation. The boys get real taste of outdoor life under the best of conditions in one of the most picturesque spots in New England, or for that matter in the country, as while the scenery may not have the grandeur of some parts of the Rocky Mountains, it lacks none of the beauty of the most beau tiful part of that famous region of scouts and big game.
 The camp is upon the west bank of the Housatonic river about four miles from Newtown. Here it is surround ed by the rugged hills, the river flows by and affords place and opportunity for bathing and boating, there is field for ball playing, and the surrounding hills and country afford plenty of room for tramps, scouting, and vari- ouS excursions which are dear to the heart of the boy or young man who has a taste for outdoor life. Pictures of the camp of last year which ac- company the folder and letter show a most attractive little spot and many groups of the boys at their various diversions are given.
 Opens July 1.
 This year the camp will be held from July 1 until July 29, and as only a limited number can be accommo- dated, those desiring to participate in it's pleasures must be prepared to reg ister early or they will be too late. The cost for the boys will be moder- ate, at the lowest figure possible to carry the camp through without a deficit, and is fully explained in the which will be mailed, or will U0 IIIduG hIOWH upOn -dpp1SdllOA O1 Secretary Woodhall at the Jc&ior de- partment of the Y. M. c. A.
 The program for this year is one of the most interesting ever prepared during the 10 years the camp has been in existence, and will appeal to every boy. A number of big features are instruction in first aid to the injured, swimming, and life saving, by Fred c. Mills, physical director of @l,~ De- " of who was with the campers last year. A commissioner of the National organization of the Boy Scouts of America will also be present and will teach the boys how to follow 8 trail, scout, cook a meal, and gen. orally how to care for themselves in the woods and the open.
 The object of the camp is to give the boys the happiest and most in- structive and healthfuI summer pos- sible, to develop them mentally, physi- cally, and morally, to teach self re- liance, generosity, and respect for each other, to teach camp life, and bring the boys in close touch with the beauties of nature in her various forms.
 Instructors.
 The instructors for the year will be Charles H. Woodhall, secretary of the association, who will be the camp governor; l.. A. Edwards, as- sistant director; Gustave Klein, physi- cal director; w. P. Roberts, Yale 'S9, general secretary of the Sheffield Sci entif1c school Y. M. c. A.; Wilbur $. nature study; A. P. Fletcher, wood- craft; Edward Davenport, c. P. F., in charge of the kitchen. ~
 For the first time kiis year there will be physician in charge of the health and appetites of the campers, pr. William N. Keath of New York city having decided to spend his vaca- ton at Camp Pootatuck before taking up his duties in Bellevue hospital, so that the boys will be we'll looked after in case of any illness arising.
 By June Il a letter giving all of the regarding railroad fare, baggage, mail, etc., will be sent to each registered camper. The regis ration closes June 25, and all appli- cations must be in by that time ac- by the fees exacted.s
 Necessities.
 The following articles are neces- ;ary for the comfort of each camper O have in his camp box: One pair of heavy blankets, pillow, sweater, two pair of pajamas (night shirts), rub shoes, flannel outing shirt, a ;uit of heavy underwear, swimming trunks, black stockings, handker- ,hiefs, and the usual toilet articles, including a couple of bath towels. l Wear your heavy shoes and old 'lothes. Bring your camera, musical and Bible; also baseball l ;love and fishing tackle.
 Use small steamer or camp box: | paste an inventory on the inside of III clothes, etc., taken to camp. Have wo, keys, one to be handed to the | amp leader, MT. Woodhall, for use n case the other is lost.
 The day at Pootatuck begins at a. h., when the whistle from headquart- ,rs' tent calls the boys to assemble for | heir early morning dip.
 At 7:3O, breakfast. Announce nents for the day; S:15, camp duties; | make beds, put tent in order; S:45, | morning devotions; 9:15, baseball, | boating, tramps, athletics; 11:30, mid lay swim; 12:30, dinner; 1880, rest period; 2:30, athletics, boating; 4:30, ] period; 6:00, supper; 7:45, | amp fire, music and stories; 9:30, | ,ood night; 10:00, quiet.
 With such program, under the are of the instructors and the physi- | he boys who go to Camp Pootatuckd his year will have a month of en- joyment under the most healthful | and will come home | tronger, physically, mentally and | morally. Should further information IS to the camp be desired it can be | obtained by calling Secretary Wood | lalI at the Boys department of the | z. M. c. A. All applications must be