A Day at Camp Killkare; Or, Aunt Jane and the Campfire Girls

"A Day at Camp Killkare; Or, Aunt Jane and the Campfire Girls" by Elsie Duncan Yale is a funny play from the early 1900s that tells a cheerful story of youth camp, and the funny interactions between young girl campers and their very proper guardian, Aunt Jane. The story looks at the importance of friendship, experiences out in nature, and the difficulties of getting used to a less rigid way of life, especially for Aunt Jane. When a group of Campfire Girls, and their teacher Miss Morgan, are excited about Lucille and Aunt Jane coming to camp, Aunt Jane's doubts about camp quickly create funny situations, especially as she is challenged to get involved, though she doesn't approve at first. The girls get involved in camp tasks, swimming lessons, and cooking, all while trying to welcome Aunt Jane and show her the joys of camp. Throughout the day, Aunt Jane's strict ways slowly change, leading to a happy change as she finally enjoys her time at camp and allows Lucille to stay for the summer.