[The great wide] "open" is represented by the evening sky with the star and moon, then by the earth circle, the radiating sun and the four points of the compass. The compass suggests the blazing trails through uncharted fields of camping.

The sun with its health-giving rays symbolizes all that sturdy well being which results from camp life.

The earth circle typifies nature with its rich gifts of beauty, color, fragrance and song.

The star is the symbol of inspiration,the inspiration which has made organized camping so essential and vital.

The star and moon symbolizes the spiritual life of camp. One of the greatest experiences comes to the campers from evenings and nights spent out under the heavens.

This emblem has been worked out in appropriate colors-the earth circle green, the moon circle silver, night-blue for sky circle fading to light blue as it approaches the silver star. Mrs. Gulick and her committee is to he congratulated upon the achievement of the goal, and the members have now an emblem that has national significance standing.

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