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35662
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Commonly known by children, even those who never went to a summer camp, camp songs are widely known across far distances and only vary slightly.
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North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 22 Issue 1, Feb 1974,
p75-79
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31693
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Camp Sea Gull for boys and Camp Seafarer for girls are two outstanding youth camps along the shores of the Neuse River. Sponsored by the Raleigh YMCA, the camps are under the direction of Wyatt and Lillian Taylor. The summer camps teach participants about coastal North Carolina, and offer activities including SCUBA diving, horseback riding, and deep-sea fishing.
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31987
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The Wilds is a year-round Christian camp and conference grounds located south of in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. Operated by Hemlock Hills Christian Association, the camp aims to provide Christian growth and enrichment in a wholesome natural setting. Campers participate in Bible classes and a variety of recreational activities.
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30896
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Representing 40 states and several foreign countries, more than 12,000 children are on the roster for North Carolina's summer camps. The multi-million dollar summer camp industry employs over 2000 people and focuses on activities like music, physical rehabilitation, and recreational activities.
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38748
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A program put on for a Girl Scout camp focused on learning to live in and appreciate the outdoors.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 16 Issue 8, August 1952,
p16
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14374
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The article looks at the growing number of summer camps across the state. Camps' outdoor activities range from hiking to sailing, taking advantage of natural resources. Other exercises incorporate arts and crafts and sometimes music to make the children well-rounded citizens.
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15163
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Camps for boys and girls both along the coast and in the mountains outnumbered those in any other state. As reported in 1942, more than a million dollars was spent on camping within the state. One such camp was Camp Sequoyah located 16 miles from Asheville. This boys' camp covered 125 acres, had 42 buildings, and included athletic fields, a private lake, tennis courts, outdoor theater space, and riding field. Camp goers could engage in typical activities including nature and art lessons, carpentry, boating, etc.
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