The Omaha guide., 1935-05-18

vlsers, the report showed an in
crease from month 20 month In at
tendance IN the camp schools. a
total of 22,642 courses were be-
ing conducted for the men in the
camps during the month Of Janu-
airy, as compared to 1876 in
October, 1876 in November and
21,219 in December. The number
of men enrolled in classes was
increased from 11S,034 or 80 per
cent IN October to the present
figure of 167, 003. At he present
time, a total of 1860 persons are
cooperating in providing instruc-
ton for the young men in The
CCC camps. The Institutional
staff Of the CCC includes 1,46S
camp educational advisers assign
ed to full line duty in the camps.
The balance is made up of camp
military and technical personnel,
public teachers who are contribut-
ing their services voluntarily and
o her public spirited citizens.
A survey Of courses taught in
the camps in January disclosed
that 43 pre- cent Of the subjects
are voca ional. Of Of the bal
ance Is per cent were of elemen-
tary level, % per cent Of high
school level, 5 per cent of college
level and 2 per cent general.
A breakdown Of statistical da.a
-overing the various other phases
of the educational program dis
closed thai in January 29.506 men
were enrolled in courses in nearby
night schools; 20,700 were enroll
~ in correspondence courses,
1882 were carrying 10 hobbies
and 95,602 were doing reading
under supervision. Further edu-
cational activities included the
showing of 4,968 educational films
and the circulation of 334, 102
books. A total of 209.881 guild
ance interviews were given.
One of the highpoints of the ed
vocational report was the state
ment hat 1888 ~illiterates r be-
ing taught to read and write and
to solve simple arithmetic prob
lens
"Three different means are en-
ployed to carry out these aims:
New skills and trades are
;aught enrollees in classes and on
the job as members Of the camp
work crews. With the hope of
earning a livelihood. enrollees are
learning to be butchers, cooks,
; cobblers, carpenters, masons, tree
! i surgeons. e-c. The new skills de-
veloped by these trades strengthen
the morale Of enrollees by giving
them the confidence and the pride
Of achievement.
documentary, high school.
and college subjects are taught in
/, classes. More than 1888 litter
ates are learning to read and to
write, and to solve simple arlth-
metic problems. Such subjects as
English, economics, history, civics,
health and hygiene, agriculture,
and language taught as part of
the high school and college work
in the camp school, give enrollees
a better understanding and APP
probation Of life. Thus they be-
come better citizens, capable of
intelligent par icipation in the be
lief of their home communities,
and awakened to the responsible
Titles of Americans toward their
country.
!, 3.-To provide enrollees with
something worthy to do during
their leisure time. both in camp
and at home, hobbies and handi-
crafts are stimulated. A number
Of these are photography, wood
carving, pottery, leather work,
metal craft, and weaving. When
enrollees learn the satisfaction Of
making things in their spare
time, there is less likelihood of
idle hands and loafing after the
camp period is over.
"The United States Office Of
Education selects and appoints
Camp Educational Advisers, and
recommends to the Secretary Of
War the outlines Of instruction,
teaching procedures, and types Of
'eaching materials for use in the
Camps. Administering the educa-
tional program in the field under
Army officers, are nine Corps
Area Advisers. In Camp is an
Educational Adviser responsible
to the Camp Commander for di-
recting the classes in Camp and
on the job. He also contacts near
by communities, which often OPP
en- up their schoolhouses for en-
rollees, lend books, and supply
teachers to the Camps.
An important phase of the Ad-
visers work is the counseling and
guidance Of enrollees on such
matters as health, vocations, edu-
cation, and adjustment. At pres
ent, 1868 Camp Educational Ad-
visers are on duty, while a total Of
1860 persons are giving full
time or part time instruction to
enrollees.
KIT