The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-07
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said.
Seven spacious cabins, a medi-
cal building, administration and
mess hall buildings have been
made ready for the opening by
the crew working under the di-
rection of Harold Cutler, physical
director OF the Brigade club.
Cabin Leader
The boys will arrive at the
camp about 3 o'clock and be as
signed to their cabins. One of the
older boys will be selected as
cabin leader and it will be his
responsibility to see that the cab
ms. grounds an dequipment r
taken care of during the youths
stay at the camp.
Copeland said last night that all
boys entering the camp have been
given physical examinations. The
youths, whose ages range from
six to 10 years, ri permitted to
sign up for one week or the en-
tire six weeks camping period.
Il hope we will be able to keep
the camp open all during the sum-
mer." Copeland said last night,
He added that If enough boys sign
up, the camp will operate during
the summer months.
Harold Cutler, the physical di-
rector of the Brigade Boys club,
has moved his family to the camp
and they will remain there during
the camping period.
Eight To Cabin
Copeland said that eight boys
will be assigned to each cabin,
with the older boys in charge.
Three meals will be served during
the day at the mess hall.
While attending the camp the
boys will be under the supervision
of the physical director and mem
bers Of the Senior Fraternity at
all times. The youngsters may en-
Joy swimming, boating, baseball,
softban, hiking, and many other
types of games. Plenty of books
are available for reading in the
main administration building and
an ample supply Of medicine Cor
the treatment Of minor scratches
and injuries can be found in the
medical building.
Copeland pointed out that if any
of the boys become i'll while at
the camp they will be rushed to
the city and their parents mott
fled. 1--WE are taking every eau
ton to make the camp safe" he
added. Trained life guards will be
or duty during the specified SWIM
ming periods and during all water
genes.
Program Outlined
The following program was out
lined by Director Copeland:
The boys will be called at Z am.
every morning. After making
their beds and cleaning the cab
ms, breakfast will be served. Fol-
lowing the morning meal the
youngsters will police the grounds.
A supervised play period will
fellow, which will include games,
and boating. The noon
meal will be served at one o'clock,
after which the boys are required
to rest for an hour.
In the afternoon another super
vised play period will be held.
Supper will be served at $50, fol-
by a 10 minute Bible read
ing period. The youngsters will
then gather around the huge
campfire for stories and things OF
that nature. The lights are extin-
guished at $3.50 every night.
Immediately after the boys have
made their bed in the morning
flag raising ceremonies are held
and after the night meal the boys
will gather around the flag pole
for the lowering. The youngsters
stand at attention and repeat in
unison the pledge Of allegiance to
the flag.
Copeland said that any boy in
the city or county is eligible to
attend the camp. Boys interested
are urged to contact the executive
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