Retro Friday: Camp Newspaper

Posted by Karah

Looking back over the years, Camp Ridgecrest has given boys the ability to excel at numerous different skills. Campers are given ample time to participate in activities that interest them. Did you know that there used to be a camp newspaper run solely by campers? In the early years of camp, boys interested in journalism and writing were able to write and print a newspaper called THE ECHO. Trained counselors would help the campers put out a newspaper each session filled with the things that interested them. THE YEARBOOK was also published each session, containing information about campers and counselors.

Another activity campers could participate in was an orchestra. Boys who owned and played an instrument were asked to bring them to camp. Lessons were held and performances were put on by the campers each session. The picture above comes from a 1949 brochure, showing boys reading the newspaper published by campers. Do you remember when these activities were offered? Do you think they would be popular today? Comment below and let us know what you think!

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