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A new CAMP is born!: Camp Ben F. Washer in scenic Otter Creek Park, 1967

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A new CAMP is born!: Camp Ben F. Washer in scenic Otter Creek Park, 1967

Description

Advertisement poster for the Jewish Community of Louisville's new summer boarding camp in Meade County, Kentucky, named Camp Ben F. Washer. The brochure explains the camp's purpose: "Camp Ben F. Washer offers your child an opportunity to learn how to work together with youngsters and adults, learn good sportsmanship, and make new friends. / The camp program stresses activities which can only be enjoyed in a rural atmosphere. / Camp aims are achieved through supervised programs, including hiking, camp crafts, arts and crafts, cookouts, overnight trips, swimming, boating, archery, sports, games, cabin activities, special programs, and horseback riding."

Source

Mss. BD J59, Folder 538, Jewish Community of Louisville records, 1896-2022, The Filson Historical Society, Louisville, Kentucky

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Mss. BD J59 Folder 0538 Item 010

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Citation

Jewish Community Center (Louisville, Ky.), “A new CAMP is born!: Camp Ben F. Washer in scenic Otter Creek Park, 1967,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed October 3, 2024, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/7091.

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