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CAMP ORGANIZATION:

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Preparation for Camp . . . .

Arrival at Camp. . . . . . .

While in Camp. . . .

Typical Daily Camp Schedule.

AGENTS' RESPONSIBILITIES. . . . .

ROLE OF ADULT LEADER. .

EVENING PROGRAMS. . .. .

BANQUET SUGGESTIONS . .'

CAMP VALUES (An Opening Camp Ceremony).

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PRE?ARATION FOR CAMP

Several weeks in advance, all countyextension personnel hold conference andoutline all camp plans. When two ormore counties are camping tOgether, theconference should include all counties.If a conference is impossible, work outsome method of contact for the planning.

Explain camp plans to 4-H Club membersat local club and 4-H County Councilmeetings and by letter; and give re-quirements for eligibility for attending,date, place, cost, and reservation fee.

Acquaint 4-H adult leaders and parentswith the camp plans.

Send letter to parents of those who willattend camp, giving the following:

a. Time and place of departure.b. Mode of transportation.0. Cost of camp.d. What to bring. .e. mail address while at camp.f. Name of agents and 4-H adult leaders

who will accompany the group.g. Approximate time of return to county.

County extension personnel will be re—sponsible for certain parts of the campprogram. Set up a file for each ofthese programs and bring to camp:Recreation for each night, stunts forone night, camp assemblies (30 minutesfor each morning), vespers for firstfour nights.

County extension agents attending campwill be responsible for two 45~minuteclass periodsfor each group (Head, Heart,Hands, Health) for Wednesday and Thurs-day. Before leaving for camp, carefulpreparation should be made by the agentsfor these four classes, which might in-clude: Song leadership, courtesies,record keeping, special subject matterdemonstrations, etc. These periods

might be used for group planning ofprograms to be participated in duringthe rest of the week.

Select 4*H adult leaders to bring tocamp to serve as counselors - aboutone adult person (extension agentsattending camp inclusive) for each 10campers. Volunteer men and women who

. have been helping with the county 4—H

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program are preferred to older 4-HClub members.

Accident and sickness insurance willbe carried on each club member andleader attending Camps Roanoke Island,Millstone, Sohaub, and Swannanoa, fromthe time they leave their homes untilthey return.

thify the camp manager 10 days in ad-vance of your encampment what time youexpect to arrive and the number ofboys, number of girls, and number ofleaders and agents who will attend.

At Roanoke Island, Millstone, Sohaub,and Swannanoa, instructors will beprovided for all classes, except oneperiod on flednesday (Tuesday at Swan-nanoa) and one on Thursday. Thedietitian and cooks will plan menus,prepare and cook food, and washdishes. A printed program will beprovided at each camp.

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ARRIVAL AT CAMP

Agents arrive at camp with group.

Help camp manager register and assignboys and girls to sleeping quarters.

Campers unpack and make bunks. Getacquainted with other campers.

m[I fixtension agents and 4-H leaders meetwith camp manager and camp staff forcamp duty assignments. One person mayassume more than one duty, such as:

a. Advisors for each group.b. Camp nurse.c. Counselors for boys.d. Counselors for girls.a. Cabin inspectors for boys’ and girls'

cabins.f. Bugler.g. Chairman for flag raising and flag

lowering ceremonies.h. Chairman of afternoon activities.1. Pianist.3. Song leader.k. Chairman of camp newspaper.1. Chairman of stunt night.m. Chairman of talent night.n. Chairmen of banquet committees.

Campers, extension agents, and leadersassemble for information concerningcamp program and grounds.

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WHILE IN CAMP

. Four-H campers should look neat at alltimes. Shorts and play clothes may beused for hikes and outdoor recreation.For tours and evening meals, schoolclothes may be worn.

. Agents_and leaders will each assume theresponsibility of keeping alert to thewell-being of each individual camper.Promote a feeling of camp unity, friend-liness, and enthusiasm every minutewhile in camp. The actions and partici—pation of the leaders and agents largelydetermine the conduct of the members andthe success of the camp. The parentshave placed in the hands of theagents the life of their child. This isthe agents‘ reaponsibility from the timethe camper leaves home until he or shereturns to the parents.

Agents, leaders, and camp manager holddaily council to review the followingiay’s camp program and duties.

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Agents and leaders be sure to takeadvantage of periods set aside dailyfor campers to practice for programs.

Before the group leaves camp, thecabins, dining hall, and groundsshould be cleaned thoroughly. Agentsshould carefully inspect these priorto camp departure.

.Each camper should leave the campproperty in as good condition orbetter than he found it.

A good camper forgets selfish inter-ests and enters wholeheartedly intoall camp activities g_work and playalike. Y'

This is probably the most importantand most significant week in the yearfor those attending 4eH camp - and ourbest Opportunity for'effective training.

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TYPICAL DAILY CAMP SCHEDULE

6:30 . . . . . . Rising gong - cleancabins

7:10 . . . . . . Flag Raising7:20 . . . . . . Breakfast7:50 . . . . . . Camp duty & inspection8:30 . . . . .9:00— 9:45 . .9:55-10:40 . .

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. Camp assembly

. Activity period

. Activity period

. Store opens05-ll:50 . . . Activity period00-12:45 . . . Activity period

1200 . . . . . . Lunch1:30 . . . . . . Rest period2:25 . . . . . . Camp assembly2:30~ 3:00 . . . Practice vespers, even—

ing program, etc.3:00 . . . . . . Store opens3:15 . . . Organized athletics

and recreation4:15- 5:45 . . . Swimming6:20 . . . . . . Flag Lowering6:30 . . . . . . Supper7:30 . . . . . . Evening program9:30 . . . . . . Vespers9:45 . . . . . . To cabins

10:15 . . . . . . Taps and lights out

Ac EN T S” RE 3 PO N ”3 IB ”2“ T ' E5The success of your 4-H Camp depends to a great degree on your leader-ship, attitude, and enthusiastic spirit. Ybu have a tremendous responsibilityas an extension w0rker to the campers and their parents. Here are somesuggestions for you.

1. Select competent leaders to assist with the program. (At Mill-stone, Roanoke Island, Schaub, and Swannanoa, your county willbe allowed to bring without paying a camp fee about one adultleader for each 20 campers. It is your responsibility toselect adult leaders beyond college age who will be helpfulnot only to the camp program during this week but also to thedevelopment of the county 4-H program in the future. YoungpeOple of college age or less must pay the camp fee.) Ifolder boys and girls are used for leaders, be sure they aremature, very dependable, and are reapected by the younger 4-HClub members. Acquaint them with their duties.

Before leaving for camp, make definite plans for the following:

a. Flag raising exercise each morning and flag loweringexercise each evening.

b. Camp assembly for each morning. (Take approximately 30minutes for devotionals, announcements, demonstrations,plans for daily camp events, and group singing.)

c. Prepare material for the 45-minute planning periodsduring class time on Wednesday and Thursday mornings.

d. Organized athletics and recreation for each afternoon.;. Campfire program for each night if desired.i. Evening recreation for each night.g. Vespers for each night. (The last night should be cli-

maxed with an impressive Candlelighting Service.)h. Plan stunt and talent program for the last evening in camp.

Bring along special literature or equipment that you will need.

Assemble boys and girls as a group before leaving for camp andinform them as to what they might expect from camp, how theyshould conduct themselves, and how they might contribute andbenefit from participating in all camp activities.

Arise with the campers. Urge them to be on time for everyprogram or class.

Attend, take part, and supervise group responsible for flagraising ceremony.

During meal time arrange to sit with the boys and girls.

Supervise the clean-up duties of your group from 7:50 to 8:30 a.m.

Attend and show interest in the four classes which have beenplanned for you and your club members.

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9. Assume responsibility to plan and practice or present a demon-stration during the 45-minute periods on wednesday and Thursday'mornings.

lO. Encourage and request your club members to observe the timedesignated as "rest period." Take part in this activity also.

ll. Use period set aside for practice of vespers and evening programto the best advantage.

12. Organize the groups and be responsible for land sports in theafternoon, and play with the boys and girls.

15. Accompany group to swimming periods. When possible, go in thewater with boys and girls. ~

14. Attend flag lowering exercises with club members.

15. Plan, organize and help execute each evening's program. Assistgroup captain in making his outline of the evening's activities.

16. Outline with group captain the procedure for vespers. Assistgroup in making physical arrangements for vespers — chairs, etc.

17. Accompany boys and girls to their cabins after evening's program.Encourage them to get in bed at the appointed hour, check themin, cut out the lights, and wish them a good night. Go to bedat the same time as the campers. Conduct a bedtime devotionalwith the cabin group if you wish. '

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T W O T E M P L E S

A builder builded a temple, A mother (teacher) builded a templeHe wrought it with grace and skill; With loving and infinite care,.

Pillars and groins and arches Planning each arch with patience,All fashioned to work his will. . Laying each stonewith prayer.

men said as they saw its beauty, None praised her uncea31ng efforts"It shall never know decay. None knew of her wondrous plan,

Great is thy skill, o builder: For the temple the mother (teacher)Thy fame shall endure for eye." builded

was unseen by the eyes of man.

Gone is the builder's temple,Crumbled into the dust;

Low lies each stately pillar,Food for consuming rust.

But the temple the mother (teacher) buildedWill last while the ages roll,

For that beautiful unseen templeIs a child's immortal soul. g

--Hattie Vose Hall

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ROLE OF ADULT LEADER

You have been selected to be a leaderfor 4—H Club camp. Camp life as a leaderoffers you a unique opportunity to havefun and to discover new and satisfying ex-periences, and gives you the happiness ofhelping others. A camp leader has a job,not a vacation. However, it is refreshingand worth—while because it gives you anOpportunity to work hard and to assume realresponsibility. >Campers’know that theleader who enjOys being in camp himself isthe finest kind of leader to have.

A.major purpose of camp can be thesame for you as for the camper - havingfun and adventure, meeting new friends,learning to do new things, and enjoying theout-of—doors. Ybu are important to thecamp and to the campers because of the ex~ample you set by your interest and enthusi-asm for the entire camp prOgram. While thecamp pregram is enjoyable to you, you mustremember that camp is for the campers -your own enjoyment must be a by—product.Ybu can increase your own enjoyment byrecognizing your responsibility as a leaderand thus helping the campers to have funand find satisfaction in better health,stronger leadership, inspiration, spiritualgrowth, appreciation of the beauty of na-ture, better social and cultural under-standing, and the development of bettercitizens. Through the guidance of a leaderwho has maturity, good judgment, enthusiasmand concern for every camper, our 4-H Clubmembers will have a richer experience at4—H camp.

What is YOur Job?

Live with the campers. Take part inthe group life of the campers. ,Attendand participate in all their classesand activities. Encourage them to takepart. Help the campers to understandthat they need to help others enjoycamp as well as enjoy it themselves.

Get to know each camper personally.Show interest in each one.

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If there is homesickness or unhappinessof any kind, don't sympathize. Just beinterested and let the camper know youare standing by - let him talk, encour—age him to take part in activities, andinclude him in everything without toomuch urging. M,

Help the campers take care of the campproperty and help them to learn tocare for their personal property.

Go with the campers to their cabinsduring the rest hour and rest withthem.

Go to bed at the same‘time as campers.Lights are to be out by 10:15 p.m.

Eat with the campers - sit with agroup of them. Help to create a desirefor good table etiquette, good mannersand wholesome conversation.

Help to create a good singing vamp.Encourage your campers to sing whiledoing their duties in the morning andto enjoy the singing during the assem-bly program.

Be positive in your statements tocampers. Offer constructive criticism,suggestions, or instructions. Toomany "don'ts" only discourage campers-and are not usually effective or goodeducation. Praise them for participa—tion on programs and in activities.'

Ybur participation in all camp activi-ties will set the right kind of exam-ple and help the campers catch thereal camp spirit. ‘

Have a quiet at-home period with thecampers after they are undressed andready for bed. Encourage them to saytheir prayers or provide a prayer forthe entire group.Help to deve10p a feeling of freedomin their camp program. Work closelywith the county extension agents.

EVENHVG

Evening programs in our 4~H camps havea special significance for the boys andgirls. Eyery effort should be made to pro-vide activities that are different fromthose available back home.

The Extension agents and leaders areresponsible for the programs. Their goalshould be to plan them so every 4-H'er willwant to participate the entire time. In ”order to develop individual campers, clubmembers should be used to help direct.theprograms. Definite-plans should be madeand materials prepared before leaving thecounty to come to camp.

These suggestions may help in planning:

1. The Extension agents in charge of eachgroup will work with the recreation in-structor and group captains and leadersin planning and rehearsing prior to thepresentation.

Piano, record player, public addresssystem, phonograph records of all types,4—H song books, and other recreationalmaterial are available in each statecamp.

The camp recreation instructor isavailable to help plan and direct, andmake available equipment needed for anypart of the program.

Eyery camper, agent and leader shouldparticipate in the program. Agentsshould make it their responsibility tohelp them all participate the firstevening so they will continue during theweek.

The group captains should preside overthe activities when their group is incharge.

Each evening's program should includesome inactive participation, Such asgroup singing, talent numbers, skits,and stunts, plus lots of active partici—pation in games, relays, folk and square

PROGRAMS

,cing and a waltz.dancing, and possibly'some smooth dan-

Refreshments-shouldbegserved during a short break.

Special programs might include:

a. Monday ~ First, an opening campceremony around the campfire circleor in the recreation hall. (Onecalled "Camp values" is included in

~,_,this..4--HWard and a different onecan be found in the 1954, 1955, and1956 Camp 4—HWards.) Next, thecamp manager should complete camporganization by giving out theprinted camp programs and brieflydiscussing the program for the week.Someone should briefly acquaint thegroup with the camp facilities andthe history of the camp.

Tuesday - A scavenger hunt by groups.Provide a list of items for each

gigroup to collect in an assignedtime - should include many natureitems which require identificationand may also include such things asbrooms, swimming instructor's whis-tle, balls, etc.

wednesda,;- Special talent night,with individuals or small groupspresenting every sort of talent -songs, readings, playing musicalinstruments, tumbling, dances, etc.

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d. Thursday - Stunts by cabins orgroups. Make them short, with asmany campers participating aspossible.

e. Friday ~ Banquet, with program.

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Materials furnished bx_3§mpz

Candles and candle holders

Ribbon for Corsages (provided county-would like to use them)Tablecloths for banquet (paper) I .

County‘s Responsibilities:(Counties sharing camp will work together on this event.)Table arrangement and Decorations

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Program and participants on program — (A program booklet will beprovided by Roanoke Island and Millstone camps. Countiesattending other camps may want to prepare covers for programbooklets before coming to camp.)

Suggested PrOgram for Banquet:

PreSiding l c a o o o n o I c u o n o 04"H 0111b lVIemberInvocation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-H Club MemberWelcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master or Mistress

_ ». of CeremoniesSpecial music . . . . . . . . . Solo, Duet, Trio, etc.Toast to Camp Staff . . . . . . . . . .4-H Club MemberResponse. . . .v. . . . . . . . . . .Camp Staff memberToast to Extension Agents

and Leaders. . . . . . . . . . . .4—H Club MemberReSponse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Leader or AgentTalent Number . . . . . . . . . . .~. .4-H Club MemberToast to Campers. . . . . . . . . . . .Agent or LeaderResponse: 5 5‘; . . . . . . . . . . . .4-H Club MemberPresentation of Honors. . . .

C A M P V A L U E S(An Opening camp Ceremony)

Leader: Camp Values - what are they?

This week of camping together Will mean much to each of us.Let us consider some of its values. First, "Camp is a vacation."First member:

A camp gives freedom, which is a vacation. It offers the bestnatural environment in which to give us guidance. we are awayfrom daily routine. Me respond more naturally to situations.A camp is a self-governing body. This adds to the free spirit,as do the wholesome programs, play hikes, crafts, vespers, campsfires, and all the surrounding scenic beauty. Camps are filledwith rich experiences to help club members and leaders, thus makingclub work better.

Second Member:A camp gives us lasting joy in memories.

’"Ybu go away - but always to rememberThe lure of lake and stream and forest deep,The campfire's cheerful glow and dying ember -These are the treasured memories that you keep."

Leader: Camp is re—creation — a time for fun and inspiration.Third Member:

Camp re~creates a camper with interesting fun. 4-H camps accomplishthis recreation by emphasizing swimming, hiking, competitive games,and singing. These fill the desire for a good time and promotethe Spirit of cooperation.

Fourth Member:' 'Music is an important part of the camp program.~ It not only pepsup the occasion, but it makes peOple more gentle, modest, and

understanding. There is such a host of good songs, camps couldwell be held only for the purpose of providing a place and anatmosphere in which to sing them.

Song: I i ”The 4-H Trail"Leader: Camp brings friendships and good fellowship.Fifth Member: '

A stay at camp is an opportunity to meet old friends and makenew ones. The informality and Spirit of friendliness make itone of the easiest gatherings in which to exchange ideas freely.I suggest we sing the ”4-H Friendship Song."

Song: "4-H Friendship Song"Leader: Crafts, so that we may "learn by doing," are a part of our camp

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Leader:

The purpose of crafts at camp is to train the individual in theuse of tools and materials to construct useful articles for the"farm and home. It teaches us to use our hands as well as our

' heads. It also is to demonstrate the place which crafts can playin a leisure time program.

Through our nature stuudy, we are taught to observe, appreciate,and love God's great out-of—doors. Let us be still and listento nature's voices.

(Pause for a moment of silence.)

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Leader:

"Get on the Inside of the Outside,” that's the 4-H camp idea.Learn to know the woods, flowers, water, birds, and insects. Bean inside friend of Nature's children.

Another value of camp is our vesper program.

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The vesper programs develop the spiritual phase for the individualand of the camp as a whole. It deve10ps old and discovers newtalents of the group. It provides services suitable to needs andenjoyment of those attending camp. It develOps leadership throughfellowship, study, and worship. ~

"80 life in the cpen country, with growing things around,Where our Creator's wisdom on every hand is found,Gives youth of the Open country a partnership with Him.The work we share builds us four-square,Head, heart, hands, health for Him.

Our Camp Creed is summed up in these thoughts:

I believe in the wonder of the out-of—doors, in the inepira-tion ofothe stars, and in the allurements of life in the open.

I believe in the strength of the hills, in the silence of thenight, and in the music of the birds and trees.

I believe also that my body was made for action, that my mindwas made for thinking, and that my heart was made for lovingin unison with the life in nature.

'I believe that to laugh and sing, to swim and walk, to studyand play, to eat and be happy, to be kind and free, to growstrong and good is my God-given right.

I believe, too, that to be happy I must be good, that to beworthy, I must be kind, that to be loved, I must think love.

As you participate in our camp program this week, by your courtesy,helpfulness, cooperation, and consideration for others you willreceive lasting values from camp and be.happier because.you madecamp better,for‘all others. 10