Narrows Promotional

Camp simply doesn’t fly without promotional materials. Whether those be videos, films, mailers, or something else, camp Promotion is critical to making summer camp work. This is true today and it was true in 1930. Seen here are pages from the 1930 promotional mailing. This was first summer of Camp Boxwell at the Narrows of the Harpeth.

Page 2–the one with the campfire–reads: “NEW CAMP. The Council Camping Committee composed of E. E. Murrey, Justin Potter, and Gerald Gimre, were authorized last January to start a construction program towards a permanent camp for the Scouts of our Area. This year you will have the opportunity of using this new camp. We have a new mess hall and kitchen, permanently constructed with concrete floor, running water, lights, and sanitation facilities we have now a bath house and sanitary latrines. The tents will be floored. These and other improvements hould make camp sage, healthful, and enjoyable.”

Page 3–the one with the canoes–reads: “WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES. Swimming, Life-Saving, Canoeing are popular sports at Camp Boxwell. Talmadge Miller will again supervise the waterfront. Every precaution is taken to make swimming and boating safe. The Buddy System is used and a check-up is made every few minutes. Classes are held for beginners in Swimming, in Life-Saving, in Canoeing, and the Swimming Merit Badge.

“Each Sunday there is a Canoeing and Swimming Regatta, which closed the week’s sport competition. This is held in the afternoon so that the parents may witness it.

“EATS. One of the Favorite Sports of Scouts is the “Three-a-day.” Walter Whittaker is to make the rolls again at Camp this summer. He is already preparing the Summer Menu. The new Kitchen should be a real boost to him in preparing for you those delightful meals.”

Promotion Material for Camp Boxwell at the Narrows, 1930. Collection of O. E. Brandon