Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-02

how to saddle and ride and curry and
feed a horse.
l wish every boy in the United
States could ride like an Indian and
shoot the way those squirrel hunters
of Kentucky and Tennessee did on
the eighth day of January, 1915, on
the great and glorious field of Chal-
mette.
Here is the way the Y. NJ. c. A.
camps are run:
Boys work secretaries throughout
the countryf recently filled out ques-
tionaries on camp management and
problems. On account of the long and
broad experience of the association
in conducting camps for boys, its point
of view on camp problems is valu-
able.
There was general agreement that
boy should stay at least 10 days in
camp in order to get its full benefits.
FlyIessness An Ideal
A flyless camp was the ideal OF all
of the camp directors, though some
admit that they were not able to at.
tain the ideal. 1t is a matter Of COM
mon knowledge that this condition de-
ponds upon the care of latrines, gar
bage cans, drains and refuse.
Boat Patrol for Swimming PERIODS
The almost universal use Of a boat
patrol during swimming periods ill.,
dictates that this is considered a neces-
sity from the standpoint of safety,
In addition to this, the following are
advised; shallow water for younger
boys and deeper water for older boys;
signal for entering and leaving the
water; boys to be sent home for
breaking swimming regulations; buoys
for life guards on shore and in boats;
two leaders to each group of 10 swim.
mers in order that each boy may be
accounted for; no ducking or tricks;
instruction in resuscitation; and pull
motor.
A medical examination for appli.
cants is usually required.
Putting the Sun in Sunday
The Sunday problem seems to be
solved by excluding visitors so far as
possible, designating some other day
as visitors day, by allowing a morn
ing dip or a soap bath and'in some
cases one or two other sWims; attend
ing service at nearby churches or con-
Quoting a service in camp; quieter
forms of recreation such as nature
hikes, short canoe or boat trips and
music. If organized games or sports
are used, they are conducted more
quietly than on week days. Other
features are story telling, letter writ
ing, the reading of books, ice cream.
Cooking and Washing Dishes
The camps seem to be about evenly
divided on the question of assisting
in preparing meals and washing dish
es. Where the boys help, various sys-
TENS are used.
spin Money" and Candy
1t seems to be quite usual to have
some regulation as to the amount of
spending money allowed or recon-
mended. The amount Of candy to be
used is also regulated.
Table Manners
An attempt is made to have the1
boy go home with as good table man
ners as he had when he entered the
camper better.
At least one daily salute to the flag
is the rule.
Many camps make systematic cam.
paigns for the elimination of mosQui.
toes and other insect pests.
The Spirit of Service
The spirit of service is instilled by !
talks, by merit systems, by assigned !
tasks and by the example of the lead !
ers. The latter seems to be consid-
cred as most potent.
Honor and credit systems are used !
in practically all of the camps.
Every camp reports some form Of
Bible study.
Catholic boys are encouraged to at |
tend mass at the nearest church.
A few camps provide definite fea- |
(es for training boys for leadership. |
~ me plan the camps to fit into the |
programs of groups at home.
Tutoring
One camp reports "a definite tutor
ing program; others give some in
struction in wood craft, handicraft,
agriculture camera-craft and toraFt-v
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