The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-14

The Childrer's Welfare federal Non, composed of 250 churches and welfare organizations of which pr. Shirley w. Wynne is president, A. Newbold Morris, treasurer, Abbott L. Hoffat, secretary and Helen Foe ley Leighty, acting director, has launched the seventh annual "Send Q Child to Camp This Summer" campaign. This movement gives the children of the poor Q chance to get into the open, breathe clean, wholesome air amidst healthful sur- roundings.
 Endorsement of this worthwhile charity has been received by promi- nent people in many walks of life such as the governors of 3S states, Mayor LaQuardia,, Police Com. Val- entine, well known churchmen, physicians and educators, stars of the screen, stage, radio and ath- 1etic worlds.
 lS3 Camps
 Last year 131 member organiSa- tons, operating 18S ramps, sent over 80,O00 needy children to the country for Q minimum camp vacation ot two weeks.
 Persons conversant with the causes contributing to the delinquency and disease of children, and much oc- cupied with remdying them, are sure that these summer outings go to- ward building up child's physical and moral resistance. Children are housed in domitoires, cabins, Adj rondack lean-tos and especially de- signed tents. They ere provided with three substantial, balanced, health building meals a day planned by the camp dietician. These are supple mented by rations of freshly pasteu- rized milk each forenoon and after noon. The response of each child to the general food is checked daily and those who do not respond satisfac- torily to the usual diet are studied and . special diet is worked out to meet their individual needs.
 Cleanliness Emphasized
 Boys and girls are encouraged to be neat, clean and tidy as well as useful. All kinds of sports may be indulged in under careful supervis- ion with special instruction in swimming for those who cannot swim. or do 50 poorly. Athletic con- tests and tournaments add interest to the .well-planned sports programs of these camps. There is variety of indoor games for rainy days as well as a good library. Competent counselors aid the sports direstors in carrying out these activities.
 The educational work plays Q big part in camp life. Instruction in- cludes that in woodcraft, nature study. handicrafts including work ing Sn copper and wood, carpentry, weaving, modelling, painting, sewing, singing and playinng of simple in- struments such as harmonicas, etc, Out of this instruction oftentimes Is born an idea for a childs life work in a trade, craft or profession, or a hobby, which will keep him out of mischief in the city and give him an interest and amusement through out his life.
 Water Tested
 The water supply is examined daily to prevent possible contami- nation. A resident, registered nurse is part of the staff of every camp and the larger camps also have a resident physician when 1t is not possible to have 6 physician at the camp. arrangements are made with a doctor in the nearest town to at- tend the children.
 There are 200 camps ready to care for the children as soon as school closes. some are for girns, some for boys and some for boys and girls. It is planned to send at least ii0,- 900 to camp this year.
 The camps are situated in New York, New Jersey. Connecticut, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania.
 The affiliated organizations. mak- ing up the federation represent all creeds and racial groups SO that there need be no fear that the children will be placed in environ ment not in sympathy with their religious and racial ethics.
 Voluntary Support
 The success of this campaign de-