Category: Canadian Camping Magazine
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Canadian Camping (April 1952) – Towards a Philosophy of Camping I
This is an article from Canadian Camping Magazine, April 1952. Towards a Philosophy of Camping – John Hoyle, Director, Camp Gay Venture There may be those who will question whether a philosophy of camping exists, and there may be others who question the value of attempting to formulate such a philosophy. However, if one steals…
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Canadian Camping (June 1956) – Duel Issues…There are Real Values in Short-Term Camping
This is an excerpt from Canadian Camping Magazine – June 1956 – Duel Issues…There are Real Values in Short-Term Camping. Edited by Miss Mary Barker, National Council, Y.W.C.A Few would deny the many values of a four or eight-week camp period. To be away from the city and in a camp setting for that length…
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Canadian Camping (December 1957) – The President Quotes
This is an excerpt from an article in the December 1957 edition of Canadian Camping Magazine. The President Quotes… F.M. Van Wagner, Director Camp Nomininque Anyone who has been engaged in camp work for twenty-five years or more must be aware of the great changes that have taken place in both our theory and practice.…
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Canadian Camping (June 1956) – We Believe…
This is an excerpt from an article in the June 1956 edition of Canadian Camping Magazine. We Believe… – Editorial We Believe that campers should quickly and throughly acquire skills in caring for themselves and others. Thus we will provide trained and skilled counsellors and staff insofar as it possible. that counsellors should be mature…
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Canadian Camping (February 1957) – Ethics…As They Affect Camp Directors
This is an excerpt from the February 1957 edition of Canadian Camping Magazine Ethics…as they affect Camp Directors JohnHoyle, Director, Camp GayVenture Business Principles in the O.C.A A director should actively affiliate himself with the professional organizations in the Camping Field. Directors and counsellors should be willing to assist other directors and counsellors by giving…