Camping in the Early Years

Camping in the Early Years

“First arrivals at camp, posted signs at each crossroad and road junction, directing later arrivals, with a minimum of doubt, to the sometimes rather remote site…The first order of business at the campsite itself, was to erect the tarpaulins to shelter the cooking and dining area. This operation had the flavor of Barnum & Bailey’s circus, setting up for a performance, with much shouting, gesticulating and pounding of stakes into the ground. Next, after carefully selecting the sites, pits had to be dug for the sanitary facilities. Digging in sandy or gravelly ground, was a pleasure, so that it was difficult to persuade a digger to rest, while someone else had a go at it…Those who attended Wilderness Camp were charged a daily rate of about $2.50/day, which paid for the cook’s services, for the food and for rental of the land…”  History Book 1946-1966