Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-17

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Many thousands of washingtonian.
are now enjoying their Summer vaca'
tons at the seashore and the mountains
and the woods. or touring on the roads
OF the country. They and their fam
flies are seeking relief from the heat OF
the city and from the routine Of life
Most of them are financing their Sum-
mer holidays out Of budget laid aside
for that purpose.
There are about 1000 washingtonians
elders and youngsters, women and chill
dren. for whom Summer vacations are
planned. not by themselves, but by
others who have for some years devoted
themselves to the task Of providing these
annual health-giving outings for them.
Two Summer camps have been estab-
hslaed. at which mothers and their chill
dren are cared for In healthful sur
round;ngs, each for 8 period Of two
weeks. To maintain these camps costs
money, just as do the vacation trips of
the more fortunate ones. The total cost
Of the camps Is about $4,000 for the
season.
AS in the case Of the provident head
Of the family who anticipates the Sum-
ner vacation needs by saving in ad-
vance for that purpose. so the Summer
Outings Committee Of the Associated
Charities tries to assure the funds nee
eSsary for Camp Good win and Camp
Pleasant But strive as they will. these
men and women Of Washington cannot
fully make up their budget before the
season begins. They always start with
less than the maintenance OF the camps
requires. They must trust to the gen.
erosity OF the community to make up
the balance before the season closes.
The camps are now running at full
head. Applications are exceeding &C.
commodations. The expenses are ex-
ceeding the income. If the camps are
10 be maintained throughout the season
ut fun capacity at least 5000 addition
nj must be had II that money Is not
forthcoming it win be necessary to
close the camps ahead of schedule. or
70 incur deficit to be made up later. a
deficit that viii be difficult to finance
and the meeting Of which viii draw
upon the capital resources for another
seasop.
This Is the time, therefore, for all
washingtonians with a little to spare to
give to the Summer Outings Fund, to
give quickly and generously. This is the
time when. with others enjoying their
outings. the less fortunate members OF
the community should be remembered.
the mothers and the children, who need
the refreshment of vacation really more
than do the majority Of those who are
now pleasuring at resorts.
The two weeks that are spent In
Camps Good VIII and Pleasant are veri-
table hfe-savers to thousands who at
tend them during successive Summer
seasons. The thousand women and
their children are chosen with care to
insure that the benefits Of the Summer
outings reach those In need Of them.
Those who give to the fund are assured
that every dollar subscribed goes to the
actual expenses Of camp maintenance,
and none to what is called overhead of
charity organization.
The 5000 required to carry on this
benencent necessary work should be
provided before the close of the present
week, 80 that the Summer Outings Com
nittee can be assured Of q sufaciency
70 operate this most valuable charity to
the end Of the season without anxiety
Is to ways and means and without lin
itation Of the numbers admitted.
The practical way to assure contin-
nance OF these camps, which have
made for healthier, better Washing
ton for many years. is TO send a check
a. once 10 the Summer Outings Com
mittee, Social Service House, 1922 Elev-
enth street, Washington, D. c.