Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-05

Parents in this county and other coun- ties of Connecticut are turning fncreas- ingly to the summer camp as a solution of how to make at least part of the school vacation period count for the training as well as the recreation of their children.
 Connecticut not only possesses abun- dant natural and scenic advantages for summer activities but has a number of camps which are regarded as models of their kind. Camp Woodstock, the tri-.i county boys camp of the Y. M. c. A., opens today "Wednesday for it's first session with over 100 enrolled campers. The following is the Windham county roll: John W. Boys and Ernest, M Boys, Pomfret Center Owen W. Fryling. Wau- regan !; Leslie M. Downs, Goodyear; Paul B. Wheaton. Putnam Raymond D. Chub- buck Mechanjcsville Donald B. Williams, Putnam; Clinton S.. Child and Ernest S: Child, Goodyear; John F. Crosby, Doug las W. Logee Danielson Erwin A. T Rhoades. Pomfret Center; James Matt land, Thompson Thomas U. Day, Daniel son; Harold Arnold, Putnam Richard A. Tillinghast, Robert T. Fulton, Stanley AL len William W. Pike and Ralph Bowen, Danielson; Herbert w Codlin. Moosup B. Palmer Dean, Woodstock Willard B. Larrow. East Putnam; Robert G. Beck ley, Elwood Spencer, Danielson George A. Thompson, Cambridge. Mass. Donald E. Child. Putnam; William J. Maitland, Cambridge. Mass. Frederick S. Savarese and Charles H. Savarese, Danielson; Thomas c. Elliott, Abingdon William Valentine Jr., Pomfret Center; Paul Auger, Thompson George St. Marie, West Thompson: James E. Wambolt, Mllis. Mass; Schuyler c. Phillips. East Wood stock Herbert c. Clark, Putnam; Nor Y7aar Pro oY-lax 7oy1xy
 Besides county Y. M. C.. A. camps and those conducted by associations from without the state, there are others oper- ated by various organizations. In Connecticut this summer camp move ment has been definitely fostered by hun dreds of business and professional men, representing all parts of the state, who have been active as county or local com mitteemen in the community work of the r. M. c. A., in which special attention is given to the boys and girls in rural cen ters and sections. The result, in the opinion of many observers. has been not only to enlarge camp facilities but sub stantially to raise the standard of camp programs.
 In view of the inquiries concerning camps received by representatives of the Y. M. c. A. in this county County Secre tary John H. Corbett makes the following
 
 ested:
 The value to children of outdoor activi- ties is greatly enhanced when these ac- ; tivities are under the guidance of leaders skilled in directing a program which. by proof of experience, aids in all-round de- velopment of physical. mental and spirit ! ual faculties.
 In the selection of 9 camp 1t is well to determine the following:
 | 1-Is the camp run for profit or for 1 character building and health? 1 2-Is the camp director trained, ex- perienced worker with juniors, or only a well meaning novice?
 | 3-Has the camp a satisfactory record What is the type of boys or girls who attend?
 5-Is the water and food supply whole some and ample?
 l 6--Is the camp accessible?
 Mir Corbett points out that the opera I ton of summer camps is only a seasonal part of the year-round program of the
 county '. M. C.. A., and Is one of the
 men based on the organization of groups having a common vital Interest we have found" he states, that the boy in camp is unusually receptive tc I suggestions and activities which stimulate ]. healthy interest. create initiative and de.
 velops social character and determination
 to lead lives of Christian usefulness Sc
 these camps held to Build strong, clear \ men for the future. That Is a purpose with which everyone will sympathize ant , in the achievement of which we invit, . 1 everyone's cooperation"
 Among the leaders who win assist il
 the direction of Camp Woodstock are tn, . following Windham county men William P. Dutemple, Woodstock; E. H. Snow Putnam; Rev. H. D. Baker East Wood : stock Rev. R. T. Elliott, Arlington; liar ry Denison, Moosup; A. F. Brown, Willi mantle.
 Dr. K. T. Phillips. Putnam; pr. R. C
 Paine, Thompson Dr. E. R. Pike, Wood stock. and pr. E. F. Perry, Putnam, vii - all assist in giving physical examination
 to all boys upon entering and 1eavin camp and will look after their healtI
 while at camp.
 Parents who desire to send boys t :. Camp, Woodstock this summer shoul z communicate with the county secretary 2 2 John H. Corbett.
 Il Thirty-five members of the local IodK l. of Red Men who went over to East Xii
 lingly on the Fourth and joined in tn l. big parade in that place won the undyin s Il good will of the people of that communi l. ty. The local men wore their India l. garb, were one of the big features of tn Y parade. and were cheered all along tn l, line. King George Jacques, chairman ( n the committee of arrangements at Eas -- Killingly paid special tribute to the Put d nam Red Men in his speech following tn | parade, and assured them, as represents Il tives of Putnam. that nothing would eve
 stand in the way of East Killingly peopi l. helping out Putnam people in case an ia emergency requiring such help eyt T. should develop
 showery weather on the Fourth opera ', ed to disrupt the holiday plans of man y residents of this city. The rain spoile
 many outings and kept large numbers 5. people close to home who otherwise wou :. have been out for enjoyable outings. s Although hundreds of dollars wel
 spent in Putnam for fireworks, the e. {, penditures along this line were far le ie this year than was the rule in the 0 Id days It appears to some that the faliir - of in the use of explosives and fireworl n. was due more to a change of viewpoi Id than to lack of money, to which son ss attribute the change in attitude of maj r, toward Independence day
 Vanity bears flowers. but no fruit.