Y.M.C.A. CAMP

Otago Witness, Issue 3488, 18 January 1921, Page 44

Y.M.C.A. CAMP

Forty-six boys of the Dunedin Y.M.C.A. spent tho Christmas vacation under canvas at Outram Glen, a spot admirably suited for such a camp. Ideal weather prevailed throughout, an<L thus contributed to the enjoyment of the campers. Tho weather, however, was too hot to be conductive to intensive athletics, unless the enthusiasm for swimming made up for field sports. A typical day’s pregramme included a morning and afternoon swim, a tramp over the hills, a oricket match, group games, and the fascinating camp-fire at night, where eager youths would gather to listen to the yarns of daring and achievement and sing in unison the songs and choruses of the day. To create an atmosphere that would challenge the boys to follow truth and honour as revealed in the person of Christ was ever before the camp director, a special camp service being held on the Sunday morning, which was led by the general secretary of (he association, Mr V T Drew. In the evening a church parade was held in the Presbyterian Hal! at Outram, tho Rev. _Mr Fordyce being the preacher. The junior swimming championship was won by B. Davis .with G. Driscoll second. Among the senior boys, Roy Calder secured the honour. The diving championship was awarded to Roy Calder, B. Davis coming second. Keen interest was exhibited in the. tent competition, No. 1 tent winning prior place. Len Rough succeeded in attaining first place with the quoits. Messrs E. O. Nicol, hoys’ secretary, and Robin Adair were in charge of the camp.