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The Established Camp Book: A Guide for Girl Scout Camp Directors and Established Camp Committees

Another example of the types of arts and crafts included in summer camps comes from The Established Camp Book: A Guide for Girl Scout Camp Directors and Established Camp Committees (1946). This book dedicated two sections in their chapter TYPES OF PROGRAM ACTIVITIES to Photography and Arts and Crafts. These sections include information about staff training, the fundamentals of a flourishing arts and crafts program, and much more.  

 

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Girl Scouts of America, 1946

Beginning in 1930, Camping Magazine served as a platform for talking about all sorts of issues related to youth summer camps. Below are articles discussing arts and crafts in summer camps from 1946. You can also view the entire archived collection on The Internet Archive.   

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February 1946

As I See It: You’re a Professional!

First Discover Their INTERESTS, then Tailor Your Program to Fit

March 1946

Is Nature Work a Knotty Problem at Your Camp?

May 1946

Charting Outdoor Education

June 1946 

Laura Mattoon: An Appreciation

December 1946

Resource Material in Camping

February 1946

March 1946

May 1946

June 1946