HISTORY OF THE FRESH AIR SOCIETY

1928-1940: A 'RADICAL CHANGE' OCCURS

In 1929, a radical change occurred when the Fresh Air Society
decided that "gentlemen should be included on the board in addition
to the ladies." The first male member of the board was Samuel
Gilbert.
The depression changed the financial structure of camp. Those
children whose parents could not pay the full fee were still accepted,
and full-fee applicants were registered only in numbers sufficient to
balance the budget. This practice continues today.
Carolyn Eppstein was camp director until 1936, when she was suc-
ceeded by Irwin Shaw, who ran camp for many years.
In 1939, the Jewish Welfare Federation bought additional land
around Blaine Lake where a senior unit for boys was built across the
lake-Senior Side.
Things were going well, but wartime was coming.
To Be Continued... 1941-1945: THE WAR YEARS!

1100 If you can name anyone in this picture, let us know!

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.

[:1 I was active in camp the following years:
Camper :11 Staff
Board Of Directors 1:1 Other
Do you have children/grandchildren involved with camp? I:1 Yes ❑ No
Were your parents / grandparents involved with camp? I:i Yes ❑ No

On a regular basis, we will be highlighting the 95th
Anniversary of the Fresh Air Society/Tamarack Camps. Dust
off your old photo albums, write down your old slopes and
send them to us. We Wdli to re-establish Iles with you.

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Camp Memories
Old Pictures
Old Stories
Nostalgic Stories

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Human Interest Stories
Alumni Profiles
Love Stories
Fun Stories

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