The Washington times., 1914-05-17
;C0UTS PICK SITE
FOR SUMMER CAMP
grounds Near Chesapeake
Beach, Nd, Believed To Be
Best Location.

13ter an inspection Of many proposed
r'cs for the summer camp OF the Balti-
1ore and Washington Boy Scouts. to
Ton June -, the Scout authorities are
OuyinCcd that a better location could
ot be found anywhere in this vicinity
han the grounds procured near Chesa-
cake Beach. Md.
The reservation is situated on the
horcs of the Chesapeake bay, in Cal
ert county, Md, five miles south of
hesapeake Beach and two miles north
+ Plum Point Washington lies forty
niles TO the west and Baltimore is up
he bay about sixty miles. Although
"cluded, the camping grounds can be
asily reached from the west by the
'cesapeake Beach Railway and from
he north by the bay steamboat lines,
by the Scouts own yacht and motor
'oSt.
The site for the camp. known as
Camp Archibald Butt is about fiftv
Get above sea level and is entirely i'm
nUne from mosquitoes. 4 number of
vail tents have been purchased. to-
ether with score of Sibley tents, and
leather.
A new mess hall and kitchen have
'een erected on Lookout Point. and in
tormy weather will be used as a
ecreation hall. New equipments and
,pniiances have been added to the
Itchen. so that the most wholesome
God will be provided.
Greatest Possible Freedom.
Sanitary arrangements have been laid
ut by experts. Rules OF discipline are
ew and simple, but are rigidly enforced.
ne boys are granted the greatest pos
iele freedom consistent with safety.
Each boy cares for his own bed and
assists in keeping his tent in order
evening life at camp is especially en-
oyable. The boys gather round the
'ampfire and pop corn, toast marshmaI-
ows, and roast sweet corn, while they
isten to stories of travel, "reminiscences
VI college life, or tales of hunting and
tapping. Music, readings, and other
orms OF entertainment will be pro-
'ided.
The health and comfort of the boys
camp VIII be carefully guarded by
resident physician. DR.. Charles A
Eastman. who is a graduate of Boston
nlversity School, OF Michigan, will
'ccupy this position. He also will make
'hysical examinations and give instruc-
lon In flrst aid. and will act as conf
lential adviser.
activities on the program. such as
liking, tracking, camp cooking, sig
lailns, scout games, trail making, and
athletics. will be carried on under the
supervision of the camp director.
through the director of water activi,
les. A navy, consisting of a fleet
4 ten dories. will be at the disposal of
he boys, together with the cruising
schooner, bug-eye rig, Bennett, and the
motor boat Boy Scout 1t is more than
ikely that this fleet will be increased
~ additional boats.
Regular Camp Routine.
large scow will be moored off
'hore. with diving platform and sew
'ral sprinsboards for the use OF the
more experienced swimmers wilbert
: Longfcllow, of the first aid depart
nent. American Red Cross, will SUPER
Use the water activities. He will in
Ilruct the scouts in swimming, breaking
ieath grips, and all essential points of
ife-savinC in water. He also will teach
:ruisinG, motor boating, sailing, rowing,
ishing, Grabbing, seamanship, and tilt
ne.
The camp is TO be conducted accord
ng to a regular routine, as follows:
80. reYeille, flag salute, setting-up eX-
Icises. morning dip; 7:I5. breakfast.
uring bedding. tent clean up; S:l5, as
embly and tent inspection; SIS, morn
ng instruction: 1915 boating period;
=. dinner: !, rest: 2. scout games, hiReA
Instruction; 4. swimming period; 4:S0,
eisue; 500. colors; 5:45, supper; s, camp
:smes: 7.3O, evening council; s:45, tattoo;
taps.
Although the camp was instituted for
ne Boy Scouts OF Baltimore and wash
ugton, many Scouts from outside these
districts are expected to attend
Lectures by Government experts will
" riven from time to time.