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Editorial
June 15, 1940
The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
What is this article about?
The editorial celebrates the upcoming Boy Scout encampment at Camp Owen-Brorein in Tampa for all five Key West troops from July 7-21, highlighting its educational benefits, the district committee's efforts, and scouting's role in youth development for the city's future.
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BOY SCOUT ENCAMPMENT
There is nothing more thrilling to a teen-age boy than the thoughts of going off to camp with a bunch of his pals - to spend days on end in work and play in the great outdoors.
Upon that premise, much of scouting is built. Things of nature carry great emphasis in the Boy Scout movement, and rightfully so, for it is from that source that many truths concerning the world and its problems are brought forth, studied and acknowledged.
Scouting usually endeavors to include at least one big encampment in the annual program, for all scouts of a given area. In the immediate past, this has been impossible of attainment in Key West - only single troops have enjoyed trips to various camps of the State. So it came as a pleasant surprise to find that the Monroe County District committee had worked out a plan whereby all members of the five Key West troops may attend a huge encampment to be held at Camp Owen-Brorein, the official Tampa area camp for Boy Scouts, between July 7th and 21st.
Transportation problem is being worked out. School buses and a private truck will be used for that. Expenses have been figured to an unusually low figure. Individual troop funds are growing and scouts of the city are getting all keyed up to furnish the difference for themselves if the troop treasury can't stand all the expense.
The Citizen rejoices with Key West scouts and scouters in this great accomplishment. We also compliment the District committee for its work in bringing this project to a head. On July 7th we intend to be on hand to help give the boys a rousing send-off on their trip - to wish them a full two weeks of enjoyment, to return so very much benefited from their experiences.
The future of our city is all wrapped up in the education of our youth. A fully rounded education for both boys and girls, is that contained in the extra-curricular program contained in the scouting movement. And when the program is increased to include encampments such as the one soon to be held - scouting will advance with leaps and bounds. Boys will be eager to join troops in the future, not to miss these annual excursions. And exactly as that comes about, will our youth grow up to upright manhood, praiseworthy citizens with whom our future problems may safely be left.
Scouting is firmly established in Key West. The Citizen is glad to state that it is on its way to even greater heights of accomplishment.
There is nothing more thrilling to a teen-age boy than the thoughts of going off to camp with a bunch of his pals - to spend days on end in work and play in the great outdoors.
Upon that premise, much of scouting is built. Things of nature carry great emphasis in the Boy Scout movement, and rightfully so, for it is from that source that many truths concerning the world and its problems are brought forth, studied and acknowledged.
Scouting usually endeavors to include at least one big encampment in the annual program, for all scouts of a given area. In the immediate past, this has been impossible of attainment in Key West - only single troops have enjoyed trips to various camps of the State. So it came as a pleasant surprise to find that the Monroe County District committee had worked out a plan whereby all members of the five Key West troops may attend a huge encampment to be held at Camp Owen-Brorein, the official Tampa area camp for Boy Scouts, between July 7th and 21st.
Transportation problem is being worked out. School buses and a private truck will be used for that. Expenses have been figured to an unusually low figure. Individual troop funds are growing and scouts of the city are getting all keyed up to furnish the difference for themselves if the troop treasury can't stand all the expense.
The Citizen rejoices with Key West scouts and scouters in this great accomplishment. We also compliment the District committee for its work in bringing this project to a head. On July 7th we intend to be on hand to help give the boys a rousing send-off on their trip - to wish them a full two weeks of enjoyment, to return so very much benefited from their experiences.
The future of our city is all wrapped up in the education of our youth. A fully rounded education for both boys and girls, is that contained in the extra-curricular program contained in the scouting movement. And when the program is increased to include encampments such as the one soon to be held - scouting will advance with leaps and bounds. Boys will be eager to join troops in the future, not to miss these annual excursions. And exactly as that comes about, will our youth grow up to upright manhood, praiseworthy citizens with whom our future problems may safely be left.
Scouting is firmly established in Key West. The Citizen is glad to state that it is on its way to even greater heights of accomplishment.
What sub-type of article is it?
Education
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Boy Scouts
Encampment
Key West
Youth Education
Outdoor Activities
Scouting Movement
What entities or persons were involved?
Boy Scouts
Monroe County District Committee
Key West Troops
Camp Owen Brorein
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Boy Scout Encampment For Key West Troops
Stance / Tone
Supportive And Celebratory
Key Figures
Boy Scouts
Monroe County District Committee
Key West Troops
Camp Owen Brorein
Key Arguments
Scouting Emphasizes Nature And Life Lessons
Encampment Provides Thrilling Outdoor Experience For Boys
District Committee Enables All Troops To Attend Tampa Camp July 7 21
Low Expenses And Transportation Arranged
Scouting Offers Rounded Education For Youth
Such Programs Build Upright Citizens For City's Future