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About Herald and news. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1942-current | View Entire Issue (July 7, 1963)
KLAMATH FALLS, OKECOX, SIVDAY, Jll.V 7. 1J 04. ranJWJm- v - ,.... ...j z"- PW. . ? Real Outdoor Living Experienced By Girls Attending Daytime Camp On Stukei Mountain By JINK A. JOHNSON the run of Ihe camp and takes I quick head count, the girls areand high school age who serve Cooking over an open fire, hik inn through wilder ness areas, con structing a camp site all might be considered lairly run-of-the- mill experiences in outdoor liv- advanlage of it, returning- to the divided into groups of from cighllas program aids. solitude of his home when the to 12 and assigned to a unit. The Each unit selects its own cainp- uttcntions of the earners become units arc supervised by adult I ing spot, as far away from other a bit tiring. I counselors and one or more ex-groups as possible, a'-.d begins Following the assembly and a perienced taniers of junior highto set up temporary housekeep ing. The first project is to mark Ihe boundary with stakes and twine. Not only does the "fence" give some degree of privacy and (Continued on Page t) . CALL TO ORDER As soon as the bus unloads its pas sengers at the day camp, the staff has the task of gath ering some 75 to 90 eager campers together for an as sembly. After ordor prevails, the director, Mrs. Carol Baird, opens the morning ritual flag ceremony, singing, I and announcements. Then the girls break up into units and scatter in all directions to beqin the day's activities. 1 A second assembly for a less energetic group is held be- i fore returning home. rWI lViP! xzi All ft-) BUS SERVICE Transportation to the camp is provided by a chartered Klamath County school bus which makes a planned circle through the city and suburban area pick ing up campers at designated stops. Arriving around 9:30 a.m. and leaving promptly at 3:45 p.m., the bus remains at the site in case of rain and a quick departure. The driver, Mrs. Fred Murphy, also volunteers her services for any camp protect. Her charges getting off the bus are, top to bottom, Becky Luksan, Cindy Conn, Cindy Loibl, Diane Wittman and Peggy Williams. NATURE DISCOVERY Exploring the woods and fields for any unusual objects of nature resulted in a real "find" for one day camp unit. Lu Anne Knoles shows the treas urod "eaqle" skull lexact type determined by several of the campers after a thorough check of birds in the en cyclopedia! to Valerie Edgar, who is just as fascinated with her discovery of a cow's bone. The girls became so interested in the subject of bones that fhey constructed a bone museum from their extensive collection, enclos ing the display with a pine cone fence. CAMP-STYLE FAUCET A little ingenuity can go a long way at a camp site without running water. The hand washing problem is adequately solved with a tin can filled with water and plugged at the bottom for easy access. A roll of paper towels mounted with twine is con veniently placed to the right of the "faucet." In the pic ture, Diane Allensworth waits her turn while Teresa Schmidt scrubs up. But add to these activities whit tlinc. knot tying, organized n;i hire study, handicrafts made from nature materials, from to 90 companions, and a bullsnaiie mascot named Henry an(i ,, result is the annual Camp fire Girls day camp on Stukei Moun tain. Camp Waita uhe oiluial but seldom used name of the day camp, which appropriately signi fies "camping on a mountain in the daytime") oCers each ago group an opportunity to pariio- pale in a program reiate-l to j living in and enjoying the out-' o(-doors. j Situated just far enough off the 1 beaten path, 14 miles from town! and up two and a half miles of dirt road and rolling hills, the location ol Hie camp gives the girls Uie feeling of actually camp- ing oui wunoui spending the night away from home. At 8 a.m. on a typical dav. a chartered Klamath County school bus starts making its rounds through the city and suburbs to collect campers and arrives at Camp Waita at 9:30 a.m. The first event on the schedule is an assembly, opening the day camp program much in the same man ner as a resident camp with the flag ceremony, announcements, and several peppy songs to gel the early risers in the spirit 0f things. The main center of activity at this hour is Cable Corral. Cable Corral is a clearing shaded by trees which contains a small shed for provisions, first aid station, outdoor iron stove, several pic nic tables, and serves as the headquarters for the daily staff meeting and coffee break. It also houses the camp's sup ply of milk, water, and soft drinks, making it such a popular swt that the enlire day camp is commonly referred to as "Ca ble Corral." Cable Corral derives its title from the heavy wire cahles en closing the area to prevent in trusion by the somewhat inquisi tive cattle scattered around the camp sile. But the cables don't hinder Henry, the fotir-foot-plus bullsnake that makes his perm ancnt home under the shed. ftecognized as everyone's friend (because bullsnnkes arc believed (o ward-off ratllcrsi, Henry has t CORRALS W STOP Drint J"Goi--yaiet jSOEI CAMP WAITA CONTROL CENTER The headquarters of the Camp Fire Girls day camp on Stukei Mountain it Cable Corral (despite the sign there is only one corral), so-called because of the cable fence enclosing the area from a possible cattlo invasion. Cable Corral serves as the staff's center of operation and houses the first aid station, shed for storing supplies, large outdoor iron stove, and several picnic tables. Although the day camp is commonly referred to as Cable Corral, its proper nam is "Camp Waita," which means "campinq on a moun tain in the daytime." iM i UNIT CONSTRUCTION Lynn McCullough, program aide, and Delores Wittman, camper, prepare a unit site, one of the first duties after arriving at day camp. Each unit, composed of I 0 to 12 girls, selects its spot for a temporary home under the trees and marks it off with stakes and twine. The decor, which varies with the tastes of the inhabitants, may include pinecone entrance paths, gaily painted stakes, makeshift flaqs, and colorful strips of paper to adorn the twine. The unit homes are used pri marily for rest periods and a safe place to hanq lunches away from foraging insects. NATURE WALK One of tne iradirional activities at the day camp is hikinq or takinq "nature walks" through the woods and around the pond located on the camp grounds. The pond is too muddy for wading and too shal low for boating, but the girls have found it a perfect r I; . '' , place to observe taapoles ana other water creatures. The hikes are usually led by program aides, experienced campers in the eighth grade and high school who assist the adult staff members. a "i J i ' 1 -sir j ROASTED AND READY With or without the bun and trimmings, Andre ivanoff casts her vote for roasted hot dogs and milk at lunchtirr.e. While her unit agreed the day before to bring hot dogs, other groups had planned a main course of hamburger, hash, or anything else they wanted o cook. Tne method of eookinq, whether it was by a tin can hobo s'ove, open pit, or tripod and kettle, was also decided by the members of each unit. COME AND GET IT After a viqorous morning of outdoor activity, nothing appeals more to the campers than the signal for lunch especially when they have taken complete cnarge ol planning and preparation. Just ready to serve up pot ot piping hot beef stew are, from left, Debra Urban, Becky Sykes, and Julia Drier. Observing one of the first camp safety ru'es, each girl wears a head scarf whila working around the open fire. SWEET TREAT The most popular way to wind up the lunch hour is with a camp dessert that hat been a favorite for so lonq the origin could probably never be traced. Called "s mores," short for "some morel because yo-i can't stop with one, the delicacy is concocted by toasting a marshmaliow and pressing it between two graham crackert and a chocolate bar. Demonstrating the teen nique are Kathleen Shipsey, left, and Kathleen Lukt.n, right. , FIRST AID STATION Prepared for any emergency scratch or cut, the camp't first aid station is equipped with a large supply of band-aids which are in frequent demand, accordinq to Mrs. Carol Baird, day camp direc tor. Although most of the girls wear long pants and socks, they can't seem to avoid a few nicks from the brambles and thorns in the wooded area. Her Mrs. Baird applies minor first aid to Vicki Foster, who apparently doesn't mind the band-aid operation a bit. ft- 4 fern
