The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-27
SCOUT CAMP TO OPEN ON MONDAY FOR TWO WEEKS
Full Program Arranged for Boys Still Oppor-
 tunity to Sign Up

With the most important plans, projects and events all arranged for and equipment secured, Eagle River Camp is now awaiting for the 20 boys who have already sign cd I'D and for those who have failed to make a definite decision as to attendance. A complete set up has been arranged for to aid every Scout to enjoy himself to the fullest extent of his ability to take it. Eating, swimming test pass ing Merit Badge projects, hiking, camping. craftsmanship, boating ball games. games and many other outdoor activities And not to for get campfires and first time camp ing initiation. The equipment own ed ty the camp is now being re- paired and put into first class con- dition and every Scout will not be bothered by faulty equipment.
 The Director, Wayne Young, with his assistants and the camp chef, Mrs. Crone, will leave Saturday morning for the two-week job of satisfying the demands of the boys in attendance. The boys will ar rive Monday morning, May 3l, leav- ing two days for the advance crew to prepare camp Among the great est demand by the boys will be meals. which, as announced before, will be prepared by Mrs. Crone. Notice is given that camp rules have always been that any extra fcod. candy, etc, brought out by parents must be given to the Di- rector to be distributed to the boy at the Directors discretion to keep each boy from spelling his appe- tite or to upset his stomach.
 Another feature of this years camp will be marksmarship merit badge instruction. This includes proper handling of rifles, care Of rifles, shooting rules and practice, and the opportunity to pass the Eadge. All guns and ammunition will be kept in the personal care of the Director between practices and no other shooting will be al lowed. Only .22 caliber rifles, with any type sights other than glass, will be allowed or will any other caliber gun be necessary. Those Scouts who have signed up to bring their own rifles are: J. Truitt Moehring, Robert Scott, Charles Notar, Dean Allen, LeRoy Vestal, and the Director All other Scouts with the desired type of rifle should get permission before bring ing guns to camp Each Scout should bring at least one box of shells.
 The greatest hanefit of camp should be the swimming feature. With over six boys learning to swim at camp and eight passing their 50-yard first class swimming requirements last year. this proves that results can be obtained by continual effort on the part of any boy, with helpful hints and instruction, which will be available. All swimming was, and will be, done under careful supervision. All swimming instruction will be given to small classes which enables each boy to have more personal atten- tion. Many new water games will te introduced this year. Life sav- ing practice will also be held.
 All Scouts are urged to secure the best possible equipment for camping and especially for the overnight hike. The Director will le glad to furnish information to aid in improving the enjoyment Of camp, via equipment. No Scout will be taken on the overnight hike unless he is equipped with a pack sack or pack board.
 And to keep each parent &C., quainted with activities at camp each boy will be required to write at least one letter week home The necessary paper, envelopes and stamps will be furnished
 Bird study will be given every