best Indians," and our object: "The study and pleasures of Woodcraft."
Our tribes are trained in Woodcraft and in Selfgovernment. By Woodcraft we mean out-door athletics, nature study and camping as a fine art.
Photography is recognized as a branch of nature study, and camper-craft is made to include the simplest methods of triangulation, starcraft, finding one's way, telling direction, sign-language, as well as many branches of Indian craft.
About one hundred deeds or exploits are recognized in these departments and the braves are given decorations that show what they have achieved.
The plan aims to give the young people "something to do, something to think about and something to enjoy in the woods," with a view always to character building.
First: Get the boys (or girls) together, any number from three upwards, and by popular vote elect the following officers:
Head War Chief elected by the Tribe. He should be strong as well as popular, because his duties are to lead and to enforce the laws. He is head of the Council.
Second War Chief, to take the Head Chief's place when he is absent, otherwise he is merely a Councillor.
Third War Chief, for leader when the other two are away.
