The Organized Boys’ Bible Classes operate in the Secondary Division or teen years of the Sunday school, from 13 to 20, and include both the younger and older boys. The earlier and later adolescent periods are separate and distinct groups. Plans and activities that have proven successful with one group will prove to be ineffectual with the other. All things should be planned to meet the development of the group. In the following list of activities the group interests have not been separated as they intermingle with each other. If the class be allowed to choose and voice its sentiment, the right activity will always be selected. Besides, if the members make their own choice, there can be little complaint at results, and they will work harder for the success of their own plans. All this develops character, which is one of the real reasons for these through-the-week activities.
=Activities for Teen Boys’ Organized Bible Classes=
#Physical#
ATHLETICS
Free Hand and Calisthenic Drills Fire, Ambulance, Life-saving Drills Single Stick and Foil, Boxing Swimming Water Polo Water Sports Jumping and Running Shot Put Discus Throwing Baseball, Indoor and Outdoor Basket-ball Football Volleyball La Crosse, Bowling Tennis
GAMES
Observation, Agility, Strength, Fun—Indoor and Outdoor Quoits
SIGNALING
Semaphore Wig Wag Heliograph Wireless
WOODCRAFT
Tracking and Trailing Bird, Plant, Tree, Grass and
Flower Lore Star,
Wind and Water Knowledge Stalking with Camera Wild
Life
CAMPING
Tent and Tepee Making Moccasin Making Huts, Lean-to,
Shacks Grass Mat
Weaving Map Making Knot Tying Fire Lighting Boat Management
Boat and
Canoe Building Canoeing Fishing Camp Cooking Week-end
Camps Indian Camps
Over-night Camps Hikes, Tramps, Walks, Gypsy and Hobo
Hill Climbing
HYGIENE
Care of body, eyes, nails, teeth, etc. Laws
of recreation, Hiking, etc.
Kite Making and Flying Gliding and Aeroplaning Circus
Stunts Sport
Carnival Corn, Apple, Clam Roasts, etc.
Moonlight Trips, Rides, etc.
Cycling Skating Hockey Skiing
#Social#
Home Socials: Stag Ladles’ Nights Parents’ Nights
Entertainments: Playets Minstrel Show Lincoln Night Washington Night Stunts and Skits Mock Trial Declamation or Oratorical Contest Glee Concert
Game Tournaments: Checkers Caroms Chess Ping-Pong Bowling
Hayseed Carnival Parlor Magic Athletic Stunts Independence
Day Political
Campaign Town Meeting Sex Instruction Practical Citizenship