The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-28
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CAMP
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One OF Largest

ago and through the untiring
efforts of the Brigade Boys
club members and the Whining
ton Kiwanis club it has steadily
increased in size until today it
is one of the largest camps Of
it's type in the state. The erec-
ton Of the buildings was made pos
sible by contributions of the mem
bers of the Kiwanis and much of
the equipment and materials were
donated by Wilmington's civic
minded citizens.
Before his death, Mr.. Cameron,
a member of the old Brigade,
contributed much to the growth OF
the camp and the board of direc-
tors of the Brigade, in order to pay
tribute to n of it's most beloved
members, voted to name the camp
in honor of Mr.. Cameron, who at
the time of death was Mayor of
Wilmington.
First Building
The first building erected on the
site was a huge, one room struc-
ture with a large porch on three
sides. The first year the boys used
the porches as sleeping quarters,
while food was served inside the
building.
Since that time, seven spacious
cabins, an administration building,
consisting of four rooms, a modern
~dispeasary. a boat house, two piers
and a building to house the camps
power plant have been construct
ed.
The cabins are equipped with
four double-deck beds and a single
bed for the leader. Each cabin will
accommodate eight boys and the
leader, who is chosen from a group
Of older boys. The first building
erected is now being used as a
mess hall and recreation room. 1t
is equipped with the latest type
refrigeration, large cooking range,
a spacious fire place, tables for
eating and on the porches tables
for ping-pong and other indoor
sports r arranged.
Plenty OF Salve
The dispensary is well stocked
with all the remedies for treatment
of cuts, bruises, suaburn and other
ailments. Each boy is given daily
examinations and any boy taking
sick at the camp is promptly rush
ed to his home, or if the injury or
sickness warrants, is carried to
the hospital. Since the camp open
ed not a single accident, other
than cuts and bruises has occurred.
A large pier has been construct
ed that reaches out into the water
40 feet. A diving board has been
installed on the end of the pier and
a large float is anchored several
feet from the end. Life guards r
on duty at all times while the boys
are participating in water sports.
Special classes are held each day
for instruction in water safety and
boys r taught how to swim by
competent life guards.
Ideal Swimming
The waters around the camp are
ideal for swimming and a series
of swimming races r held each
week. Canoes are on hand for the
boys who like this type of sports.
Also docked at the pier is a speed
boat, propelled by a large cupboard
motor. The boys are given turns
in riding in the boat, which is
operated by the camp director.
Surrounding the recreation build
ing are volley ball courts, archery
range and horse shoe pitching
spaces. Just to the ear Of the build
ing is located the camp fire site.
A large space has been cleared with
bleachers around the big fire pit.
Further away is the baseball field.
Good Health Stressed
Each boy, before entering the
camp is given a thorough physi-
cal examination and good health
is stressed in all the activities of
the camp.
The daily program for the sum-
mer camp, as outlined by the di-
rector consists of the following ac-
tlvities: At 7 o'clock the boys arise
and have setting-up exercises, flag
raising ceremonies and then the
boyes prepare themselves for the
morning meal, which is served at