South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-21
Cooper, Physical
Director, Guards
Youths at Resort
Waters of Corey Lake Feature
Attractions at Great
Outing Place.


- AMP Eberhart at Corey lake.
Mich. is known 10 parents
- and experts in work among
boys az the best t. 81. q. a. SUM
rner camp In the country To the
boys 10 - known as "a place where
a real kid can spend part OF the
summer months having the time
Of his ufe"
80 collars. no shoes unless de-
sired. baths IN "a whole lake instead
u a mere tub. and mo- wimmin
are among the attractions az the
camp where The boy IS far enough
from civilization 10 appreciate the
freedom from couvenGCn and still
near enough 10 profit from we'll
cooked food medical attention, and
companionship with his fellows
Swimming. hikes. boating. tennis,
boxing and other forms OF physical
recreation. nature and woodcraft
study, and training in social and
spiritual leadership are among the
many advantage offered that are
dear TO the heart OF the boy.
Ideal OF Youth.
Probably the greatest reason why
the camp IS go popular with the boys
is the fact that &c was conceived
by one Of them as the ideal boys
camp. Harris Hurlbut Eberhart, son
OF Z. G. Eberhart of AIishawaka.
was accidentally killed July "a. 1903.
Previous 70 his death ne had attend
Cd a crude camp on the site Of
Camp Eberhart and following his
death rapers were found on which
ne had set down his most cherished
dream-an ideal summer camp for
boys. The plans were worked out
I'm such logical detail that when the
boys father decided that the most
fitting memorial 10 his son would be
the fulfilling OF his dream. they
formed the working basis for con-
struction.
After a country wide search for
suitable camping grounds, it was
seen that the original site on Lake
Corey. Michigan was by far the best
and came the nearest 10 meeting the
details OF the dream camp"
In the summer Of 1910 the first
organized camp was held under the
direction OF the local Y. NJ c. A
and the camp was called Eberhart
in memory OF the boy who had first
planned It. Since then It has grown
IN size and popularity until now it
ranks among the best Of any camps
IN the country.
Create FeIlOwships.
The system OF management Is
ideal and the feeling OF fellowship
and helpfulness that IS developed
among the boys is one that could be
attained IN no other way. Physical
moral. and social benefits are re-
ceived by all The real boy is made
more Of a regular kid" and boys
with selfish Of "uppish" tendencies
are quickly cured through associa-
ton with the most cosmopolitan and
democraticc group that could be as
sembled.
The equipment OF the camp is
most complete. The initial cost
amounted 10 $4,000. ard the equip
ment has since been added 10 from
time to time The camp site covers
Is acres Of ground with three
fourths mile shore line on Corey
lake and Little Corey. The lodge. 40
by go feet. is built OF stucco and Is
situated on a hill overlooking the
tents and the lake. In it are the
kitchen store. library. and the din
ing room, where mess" IS served
three times daily 20 100 ravenous
campers. and where. on rainy days
the boys gather around the huge fire
place for indoor activities OF various
kinds
The Steering quarters are found IN
eight ? by - Khaki duck tents and
four 70 by "A tent cottages enough
Of the latter being purchased to
gradually take the place OF the FOR
mer. The tents are pitched on cement
platforms IN grove along the wa
ter's edge. sufficiently distant and
high enough above the lakes level
TO be dry and comfortable Rivalry
between the occupants OF the dil1er-
ent tents IS quite common. and many
spirited contest en- making beds
had been staged
Water Sports Popular.
Two well kept tennis courts take
care or lovers OF that sport and is
steel boats and eight canoes are used
IN the aquatic activities. Careful SUI
pervis!on and rigid rules as 20 the
use Of boats assure a freedom from
accidents
Water sports are exceedingly pop
ular and extensive equipment mas
been provided for their enjoyment. I
In 1921 a new T-shaped pier was
built with a high dive and three
spring boards at different levels. A
new so foot chute was erected az
the north end of the bathing beach /
and q floating raft with a Is foot
high diving s-Rnd affords great sport
for good swimmers. Many a fancy
curve or a new wrinkle IN the way
~ dives has been introduced at the |
camp and the number OF boys who |
have been taught 20 swim reaches |
into the hundreds Others. through I
consistent instruction and practice. /
ave become experts at swimming
and lfe saving. A heavy life line. /
running from pier 20 chute protects
beginners who are not allowed 90
swim beyond the line. IN the entire 1
8 years OF TIE camps history. with /
"a total attendance OF $500 boys .
boys. there has not been a single .
serious accident either in the water
or on land.
Daily Features.
Ninety-six boys won the Junior
Red Cross Life Saving emblems last 4
summer sixteen passed the senior /