Campward Ho! A Manual for Girl Scout Camps

"Campward Ho! A Manual for Girl Scout Camps" by Girl Scouts of the United States of America is a handbook for creating and running Girl Scout camps, offering helpful advice for those establishing large, independent camps for girls and is probably from the early 1900's. Providing experience-led advice for camp leaders, counselors, and everyone helping to manage a camp, it focuses on planning and daily activities to make sure that girls have a fun outdoor adventure. Starting with the need for careful planning when setting up a camp, the guide emphasizes careful consideration of all details, from picking a spot near nature to making sure the camp encourages teamwork and education among the Scouts. The beginning chapters cover the responsibilities of camp committees, the skills a camp director needs, and the first important things to think about to create an environment where girls can be safe and happy in exploring nature. The handbook overall prepares the reader for a full summary of camp life and promotes a feeling of friendship and excitement for the young girls in the outdoors.