ve the Director not only the responsibility
but the requisite authority to act, and perhaps most important, be
ready to give her financial backing.

[Illustration: THE TENT "GREEN." Conical wall tents accommodating eight
cots. Not easy to put up and give little head room.]

It must be remembered, however, that many women who are quite capable of
running a camp do not have the particular kind of organizing ability or
business training needed to establish one in the first place. It may be
necessary therefore, for the Committee to divide the work among its
members, or even to engage a professional buyer, or business manager. In
the rest of this book it has been assumed that the Director is of the
former type, and will carry the initial responsibility.

Transportation

The question of transportation is the first thing to be thought of when
considering locations for a Girl Scout camp. The cost, facilities,
accessibility and time required would all be determining factors which
when settled make it possible to investigate locations within a given
radius without waste of time.

There are many Scouts who would not go to camp if the cost of
transportation equalled the price of one week's board, but who would on
the other hand spend two weeks in camp with a smaller transportation
cost. The question of shipping equipment and provisions is also to be
considered, for these things can be bought to better advantage in large
centers and transported by boat or rail to the camp site, than purchased
from stores in a small community.

Travelling and shipping by boat is cheaper than by rail, and is often
more satisfactory. Boat companies will give reduced rates to an
organization sending many members on its line, while railroads rarely if
ever do so.

Suburban trolley lines offer advantages over both boats and railroads,
and often take one quite beyond the crowded settlements to spots of real
beauty. Unless absolutely necessary do not plan for any transportation
that requires a change of cars or boat. A motor or stage ride, or short
hike is always to be planned for.

Locations

Having investigated transportation facilities and charges various
locations would next come to mind.

Waste no time on those which do not afford a lake, a river, the sea, or
a brook of good size, if the camp is to be for a large group and open
for several weeks. The daily swim is as essential to the happiness of
the average Scout as is her mess, and t