CAMPFIRE GIRLS

an organization for girls, founded in 1912, by Dr. and Mrs. Luther H. Gulick. Its purpose is ‘to perpetuate the spiritual ideals of the home under the new conditions of a Social Community.’ Its work fosters especially the formation of habits making for health and vigor and the promotion of various forms of welfare work and lays special stre on outdoor life and exercise. The membership in 1922 consisted of over 7,000 camp fires with over 150,000 members. The main organization is in the United States, but similar organizations are in 17 other countries, National headquarters are located in New York City. President, Mrs, Oliver Harriman.