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… been run successfully on other lines, and it is hoped that Brigade Camps, Summer Camps, Chautauquas and all manner of clubs, and even Army Camps, will find in this method, not a rival, but a new auxiliary, which will make their own work more effective.
The plan aims to give the young people “something to do, something to think about, and something to enjoy in the woods,” with a view always to character-building. We do not, however, disband when the camping season is over. As will be seen, ample provision is made in the games and honors for continuing the organization the whole year round. Most of the Tribes find abundant amusement throughout the winter in preparing their weapons, dress, teepees, ornaments, and songs for the summer camp.
By leading the young people along these lines we shall be helping the whole nation on the road to health.
Although originally begun with boys from 10 to 15, the plan has proved so sound that we have had to expand the age limit both ways: and now we take them from 8 to 80.
Whatever diversity of opinion may exist on our form of government, all seem fairly agreed on the Standards of Honors. Therefore I give these first.
This code has been officially adopted, not only by many young people’s associations, such as “the Knights of King Arthur,” the “Sons of Daniel Boone,” but ..text pokračuje
