HISTORY OF THE FRESH AIR SOCIETY

1904-1910: THE EXPERIMENt

After visiting Camp Wise in Cleveland, Ohio, Miss Blanche
Hart. was convinced of the need to Create,,a real resident
camli.. experience. In 1904, Pan old hopse in Kingston,
Ontario, was rented for $50. This camp opened for two
weeks to a 'group of 21 women and children.
Unfortunately, the water supply rgn out, and put an end to
their experiment.

The women were undaunted by such problems' and even
more convinced < of finding a resident site In 1908,
another house was purchased in Roseville. This house
accommodated 50 guests. The guests cooked, did house
work, and took ,care of the grounds and boats. The
counselors of the time were called "chaperones."

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To Be Continued... 1910 — 1925: The Venice Beach Years!

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We are looking to update our records in
preparation for this special time at camp.
If you were ever part of the Fresh Air
Society and Tamarack Camps, please fill
out and send back this form. We want you

to be part of our many celebrations and
events this summer. In addition, please
send us old photos and your favorite
stories that we can use for a special
memory book.

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Cakp Memories
Oldilict es
Old Stories
Nostalgic Stones

Interest Stories
Profiles
Loue Storis
Fun Stories

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