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is a partial list of the subject in the camp curricula. A model scout camp programme is given here. It takes eight days to carry it out, but there is material enough to run ten times the number of days specified. A SIR R.S.S. BADEN-POWELL SCOUT CAMP MODEL PROGRAMME _First Day_: Preliminary work: settling into camp, formation of patrols, distribution of duties, orders, etc. _Second Day_: Campaigning: camp resourcefulness, hut and mat making, knots, fire lighting, cooking, health and sanitation, endurance, finding way in strange country, and boat management. _Third Day_: Observation: noticing and memorizing details far and near, landmarks, tracking, deducing meaning from tracks and signs, and training the eyesight. _Fourth Day_: Woodcraft: study of animals, birds, plants and stars; stalking animals, noticing people, reading their character and condition, and thereby gaining their sympathy. _Fifth Day_: Chivalry: honour, code of knights, unselfishness, courage, charity and thrift; loyalty to God, country, parents and employers, or officers; practical chivalry to women; the obligation to do a "good turn" daily, and how to do it. _Sixth Day_: Saving life: from fire, drowning, sewer gas, runaway horses, panic, street accidents, improvised apparatus, and first aid. _Seventh Day_: Patriotism: national geography, the history and deeds that won our world power, the navy and army, flags, medals, duties of a citizen, marksmanship, helping the police. _Eighth Day_: A summary of the whole course: sports comprising games and competitive practices in all subjects of the course. CAMP ROUTINES 6.30 a.m. Turn out, bathe, etc. 7.00 " Breakfast 8.00 " Air bedding in sun if possible 9.00 " Scouting games and practice 11.00 " Swimming 12.00 m. Dinner 1.00 p.m. Talk by leader 2.00 " Water games, etc. 6.00 " Supper 7.30 " Evening council around camp fire Order of business: Opening council Roll-call Record of last council Report of scouts Left-over business Complaints Honours New scouts New business Challenges Social doings, songs, dances, stories Closing council (devotional services when desir
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