Camp Fire Clubs - Dept. D
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TO PLACE AN ON LINE ENTRY CLICK HERE
Superintendent - KATHY MORGAN
Phone (360)384-0311
Entries can be placed on-line by August 6th or 10 am to 4 pm Saturday before the fair.
1. Entries in this department are open to all registered Starfight, Adventure, Discovery, and Horizon Camp Fire active club members or you must have attended and participated in either Day or Resident Camp. Each item must have a tag with the boy’s/girl’s name, and marked “Samish Camp Fire Project.”
2. The articles entered must represent the labor and the ability of the boy/girl making the exhibit.
3. Gowns and jackets will not be judged and may be entered for display only.
4. Articles must never have been entered before in our fair.
5. Only one entry is permitted by each exhibitor in each lot.
6. No late entries will be accepted.
7. All exhibits are to remain for the entire fair and cannot be removed until noon to 2 p.m. Sunday after the fair.
8. The exhibits will not be accepted without a tag with the child’s name, age, council leader’s name and name of article and entry number from the list.
9. Very small items must be securely fastened to a stable base or container with not more than one inch extending beyond the item.
10. All entries will be judged under the Danish System, which is a group system of awards. Each entry falling in the blue ribbon group will receive a blue ribbon. Each one meeting a slightly lower standard will receive a red ribbon. Each one placing a lower standard will be awarded a white ribbon. The judge has the privilege of putting as many as he/she sees fit in each group. Awards not worthy of a first, second, or third will be given participant ribbons and receive no premiums.
11. Posters may be made and entered by any Camp Fire Club member in any Camp Fire Club Project. The size of the poster should be 14” x 22”. Poster will be judged on:
a. Educational quality - make it educational and informative to the viewer.
b. Effectiveness and Force of Impact - Is it eye catching - is it easy to read?
c. Simplicity and Clarity - poster with one main idea. Do not overcrowd with irrelevant material.
d. Originality - posters should show originality.
e. Age and experience of exhibitor will be considered in placing.
12. The general rules of the Fair will be observed.
DIVISION 1 - Homemaking (one entry per lot)
CLASS A – BAKING
Baked goods must be fresh baked, on a paper plate and the recipe attached to the plate, then placed in a clear plastic bag or wrap. Care should be taken that the wrapping does not disturb the appearance. Entries will be judged for flavor, texture, and appearance.
PREMIUMS: 4.00 3.00 2.00
From recipe (no mix)
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1. 1/4 cake, no frosting |
8. 3 muffins |
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2. 1/4 cake, frosted |
9. 4 small cookies |
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3. 3 cupcakes, no frosting |
10. 4 pieces of candy or fudge |
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4. 3 cupcakes frosted |
11. 3 baking powder biscuits |
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5. 1/2 loaf quick bread |
12. Pie, 4"or 6"pan, or 1/4 of 9"pie (no cream) |
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6. 1/2 loaf yeast bread |
13. 4 bar cookies |
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| 7. 3 yeast rolls |
14. No bake item |
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15. Any other item not listed |
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From a mix
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16. 1/4 cake, unfrosted |
19. 3 cupcakes, frosted |
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17. 1/4 cake, frosted |
20. 3 brownies |
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18. 3 cupcakes, unfrosted |
21. 4 small cookies |
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22. Any other item not listed |
PREMIUMS: 5.00 4.00 3.00
Judged for decoration only:
LOT NUMBER
23. Decorated cake
24. Gingerbread house
25. Unique decorated edible structure
CLASS B - FOOD PRESERVATION - One Jar
All canned entries must be in standard canning jars, screw bands removed, clean and with label indicating processing method, time, variety, and date. Canning will be judged for appearance, container, label, and pack. Jelly and jam must be in small jars with a thin layer of paraffin and a metal cover or may be sealed in 1/2 pint jars. Each jar must have label indicating method, variety, and date. Jam and jelly will be judged for appearance, flavor and texture. NO FROZEN.
PREMIUMS: 4.00 3.00 2.00
LOT NUMBERS:
1. Fruit
2. Jam
3. Jelly
4. Pickles
5. Relish
6. Vegetables
7. Meat, Poultry, Fish
8. Any other item not listed
CLASS C - DRIED FOODS
Dried foods must be in small plastic bags attached to a paper plate. Attach label to the plate indicating the method used, the variety, and date.
PREMIUMS: 4.00 3.00 2.00
LOT NUMBER
1. Dried fruit, one variety
2. Dried vegetable, one variety
3. Dried meat or fish, no sausage
4. Fruit leathers, 3x4" piece
5. Any other item not listed
CLASS D - MISCELLANEOUS HOMEMAKING
Each entry must be prepared for display and will be judged for neatness, challenge, and originality.
PREMIUMS: 4.00 3.00 2.00
LOT NUMBER
1. Homemade Soap (with method and recipe)
2. Sewing basket (list contents)
3. Collection of 10 or more recipes in file or book
4. Any other item not listed
CLASS E - SEWING
All entries must be clean, pressed and neat. Very small items should be attached to a small piece of cardboard. All clothing must be on hangers and have plastic covers. Sewing will be judged for selection of design, fabric, purpose of garment, workmanship and general appearance.
MACHINE STITCHED
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1. Apron . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
4.00 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
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2. Dish towel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
4.00 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
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3. Pot holders (2) . . . . . . . . . . . |
4.00 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
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4. Tote bag or Hike bag . . . . . . . |
4.00 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
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5. Blouse or Shirt, any material . . |
4.00 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
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6. Skirt, any material . . . . . . . . . |
4.00 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
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7. Dress without sleeves or collar . |
4.00 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
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8. Dress with sleeves or collar . . . |
5.00 |
4.00 |
3.00 |
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9. Dress: party, long or short . . . . |
5.00 |
4.00 |
3.00 |
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10. Jacket or Coat, lined or unlined . |
5.00 |
4.00 |
3.00 |
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11. Shorts, Slacks, or Pants . . . . . . |
4.00 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
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12. Loungewear or Sportswear . . . . . |
5.00 |
4.00 |
3.00 |
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13. Ensemble (coat & suit or coat & dress) |
8.00 |
7.00 |
6.00 |
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14. Any other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
4.00 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
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HAND STITCHED
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PREMIUM |
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15. Dish towel |
4.00 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
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16. Neck scarf |
4.00 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
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17. Place mat |
4.00 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
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| 19. Any other article |
4.00 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
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KNITTING
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PREMIUM |
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20. Neck scarf |
4.00 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
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21. Bed socks, pair |
4.00 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
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22. Slippers, pair or Baby booties |
4.00 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
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23. Hat |
4.00 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
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24. Mittens |
4.00 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
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25. Shell or sweater |
4.00 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
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26. Knitted socks |
4.00 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
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27. Afghan |
5.00 |
4.00 |
3.00 |
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| 28. Samplers of four 4" squares | 4.00 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
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29. Any other article not listed |
4.00 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
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PREMIUM |
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30. Headband |
4.00 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
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31. Slippers, pair or Baby booties |
4.00 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
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32. Sweater or shell |
4.00 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
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33. Afghan |
5.00 |
4.00 |
3.00 |
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34. Neck scarf |
4.00 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
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35. Any other article |
4.00 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
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HANDWORK
Articles must be clean. Kits are acceptable in this category. Avoid bulky frames if possible, and attach very small pieces to a stable base or a piece of cardboard. Articles will be judged for neatness, workmanship and general appearance.
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PREMIUM |
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36. Embroidery, any article |
4.00 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
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37. Comforter, tied |
4.00 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
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38. Creative stitchery |
4.00 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
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39. Hand woven article |
4.00 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
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40. Loom woven article |
4.00 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
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41. Fabric Paint or Liquid Embroidery |
4.00 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
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42. Needlework or Petit Point |
5.00 |
4.00 |
2.00 |
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43. Quilted quilt |
5.00 |
4.00 |
3.00 |
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44. Rug/Article, braided, at least 1 foot diameter |
6.00 |
5.00 |
4.00 |
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45. Rug or article, hooked |
5.00 |
4.00 |
3.00 |
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46. Appliqued article |
4.00 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
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47. Plastic canvas article |
4.00 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
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48. Cross stitch |
4.00 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
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49. Any other article not listed |
4.00 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
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DOLL CLOTHING
Machine stitched or hand sewn
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50. Clothing article |
4.00 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
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51. Doll house rug |
4.00 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
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52. Doll blanket or pillow |
4.00 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
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53. Any other article |
4.00 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
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DIVISION 2 - CAMP FIRE ACTION CRAFTS
ONE ENTRY PER LOT
CLASS A - CREATIVE ARTS
Handcrafted items should use the lot number according to the kind of material which constitutes the major portion of the item to be judged. An article may be entered under one lot number only. Very small items must be securely fastened to a stable base or container with not more than one inch extending beyond the item. Kits are not acceptable unless indicated. One of a kind or sets of pairs will be judged as one. Items will be judged for neatness, originality, effort and quality.
PREMIUMS: 4.00 3.00 2.00
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1. Batik |
34. Centerpiece for table |
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2. Homemade paper |
35. Chenille craft |
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3. Indian article or seed beaded |
36. Feather craft |
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4. Print art (wood block, wax, fish print etc.) |
37. Felt, fur fabric or net (useful item) |
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5. Wood carving |
38. Holiday decorations |
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6. Article carved from material, not wood |
39. Leather craft (kit) |
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7. Article or picture using unique materials |
40. Mobile |
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8. Basket weaving |
41. Paper craft |
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9. Ceramics, original forms (no mold) |
42. Plaster craft |
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10. Ceramics, done from a mold |
43. Plaster of Paris, using mold |
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11. Clay models, original (no molds) |
44. Plastic braid (lanyard, placemat, etc. |
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12. Collage |
may be recycled plastic) |
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13. Decoupage |
45. Plastic, resin |
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14. Enamel craft |
46. Sand craft or sand painting |
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15. Glass staining, cutting, or etching, etc. |
47. Spatter or sponge painting |
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16. Leather craft |
48. Stuffed toy |
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17. Macramé |
49. Yarn or string craft |
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18. Metal craft (any metal) |
50. Wind chimes, homemade |
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19. Mosaics |
51. Useful article using popsicle sticks |
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20. Musical instrument, (homemade) drum, |
52. Beaded jewelry |
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tambourine or other |
53. Dolls, any kind, homemade |
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21. Paper Mache |
54. Clothespin art |
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22. Plaster of Paris, original forms (no molds) |
55. Magnet article |
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23. Pottery, turned on wheel |
56. Spin art |
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24. Pottery, coil |
57. Painted useful article (no kits) |
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25. Puppet |
58. Pom pom craft |
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26. Tie dying |
59. Useful safety pin craft (decorative) |
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27. Wood burning (picture or such) |
60. Article using friendly plastic |
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28. Wood craft, useful article (box, breadboard) |
61. Article using friendly foam |
| 29. Art form or styroform craft |
62. Flower craft |
| 30. Article, commercial model compounds |
63. Beaded useful item |
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31. Article, homemade dough |
64. Mini Scrapbook |
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32. Article using macaroni, rice, or seeds |
65. Any other creative article |
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33. Candle or wax craft |
CLASS B - ORIGINAL ART
Original art only. No copies or spin art. Picture frames are optional. Heavy mountings that cannot be stapled to the wall require a hanging device on the back. Art will be judged for originality, ability, quality and effort.
PREMIUMS: 4.00 3.00 2.00
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1. Acrylic |
8. Pastels |
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2. Chalk sketch |
9. Watercolor |
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3. Charcoal sketch |
10. Silk screen |
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4. Crayon sketch |
11. Tempera paint |
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5. Ink sketch |
12. Silhouette |
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6. Oil painting |
13. Colored pencil |
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7. Pencil sketch |
14. Felt pen or marker |
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15. Any other item not listed |
CLASS C - CITIZENSHIP
Articles to be judged for neatness, challenge, originality, ability and quality.
PREMIUMS: 4.00 3.00 2.00
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1. Community Resource Book |
10. Symbol book |
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2. Notebook on songs for Camp Fire |
11. Symbol decorated article (not costume) |
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3. Pen pals scrapbook (Project "Contact") |
12. Original poem |
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4. Book or Game for Daycare center, hospital, etc |
13. Original writing |
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5. Scrapbook or display of country or nationality |
14. Original story book |
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6. Scrapbook or display of your heritage |
15. Original story comic book |
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7. Scrapbook or postcards from several countries |
16. School Report |
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8. Scrapbook Event |
17. Any other item not listed |
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9. Scrapbook – Community project |
CLASS D - SPORTS AND GAMES
Articles to be judged for neatness, challenge, originality, ability, quality and age appropriate. (list age)
PREMIUMS: 4.00 3.00 2.00
LOT NUMBER
1. Floor games (homemade) with rules and equipment for playing
2. Hobby book for handicapped persons
3. Special sports and games for handicapped persons - list equipment, rules, initiations, etc.
4. Table games (homemade) with rules and equipment for playing
5. Display showing breed or types of animal
6. Educational display showing care of animal
7. Scrapbook showing origin, history, and development of your favorite sport
8. Any other item not listed
CLASS E - BUSINESS
Exhibits may be by poster or notebook, must be clearly labeled, and will be judged for neatness, challenge, originality, ability and quality.
PREMIUMS: 3.00 2.00 1.00
LOT NUMBER
1. Prepare menus and cost of food for one day for your family. Give number in family.
2. Your personal budget for a year
3. Compare buying a ready-made dress to materials and time to make one yourself
4. Show understanding of checking and savings accounts. Show forms, etc.
CLASS F - SCIENCE
Exhibits that must be mounted should be no more than 15" x 18" and clearly labeled. They will be judged for neatness, challenge, originality, ability and quality.
PREMIUMS: 4.00 3.00 2.00
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1. Hygrometer |
6. Any other science display |
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2. Barometer |
7. Display on recycling materials, where to |
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3. Weathervane |
dispose of it, and price received |
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4. Chart of at least 2 constellations |
8. Make a poster showing metric measure |
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5. Outer space display |
9. Any other item not listed |
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CLASS G - PHOTOGRAPHY
Exhibits must have been done by entrant. They will be judged for neatness, quality, composition and exposure. NON-MOUNTED WILL NOT QUALIFY.
PREMIUMS: 4.00 3.00 2.00
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1. At least 3 photos of Camp Fire activity/story |
6. Landscape or Scene |
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2. Showing an animal |
7. Sun print or blueprint (describe process) |
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3. Person(s) |
8. Homemade camera and picture taken with it |
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4. Nature |
9. Digitally remastered picture |
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CLASS H - NATURE
All nature collections must be securely mounted on cardboard. All exhibits with living plants must be well established growing plants. Containers that have drainage must be leak-proof. Watering instructions must be clearly attached to containers.
PREMIUMS: 4.00 3.00 2.00
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1. Butterflies, at least 8 |
10. Potted plant grown from seed, slip, or bulb |
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2. Cones of coniferous trees, at least 10 |
11. Terrarium (growing plants) |
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3. Insects, at least 10 |
12. Nature scrapbook or display |
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4. Leaves, pressed, at least 8 |
13. Dried flower arrangement |
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5. Rocks, native to your locality, 4 |
14. Chart of at least 8 poisonous plants |
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6. Seeds, at least 15 kind |
15. Geological display or experiment |
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7. Shells, only you have gathered, at least 5 |
16. Friends of the Eagles scrapbook |
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8. Wild flowers, pressed, at least 5 |
17. Any other item not listed |
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9. Dish garden (growing plants) |
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CLASS I - OUTDOOR CRAFTS
Exhibits that must be mounted should be kept as small as possible and clearly labeled. Very small items should be mounted on a stable base which does not extend more than one inch beyond the item. Articles will be judged for neatness, challenge, originality, ability, quality and effort.
PREMIUMS: 4.00 3.00 2.00
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1. Article using outdoor materials |
12. Knots, mounted, labeled, use of (5) |
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2. Cone craft |
13. Lashing, at least 3 kinds |
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3. Object made from driftwood |
14. Lash one piece of camping equipment |
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4. Plaster cast of animal or bird tracks |
15. Survival kit (list contents) |
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5. Rock craft |
16. Chart of poisonous plants, label at least 8 |
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6. Sand casting of plaster or wax |
17. First aid kit for backpacking (list content) |
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7. Shell craft |
18. Knots, mounted, labeled, use of (10) |
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8. Sit upon (water proof) |
19. Meals, plan 6 for 2 days' pack trip for one |
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9. Bird house or feeder (no nests) |
20. Model fires, mounted and labeled, 4 |
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10. Display a fossil, tell how and where found |
21. Poster "Outdoor Manners" |
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11. Knapsack or beach bag |
22. Camping equipment from tin cans (2) |
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CLASS J - CLUB PROJECT
Project that a club has done together. Exhibits will be judged for neatness, challenge, originality, ability and quality.
PREMIUMS: 6.00 5.00 4.00
LOT NUMBER
1. Club Project
CLASS K - HOBBY COLLECTION
One entry per exhibitor
PREMIUMS: 4.00 3.00 2.00
LOT NUMBER
1. Hobby Collection - mounted and/or displayed neatly
CLASS L - RECYCLED PROJECTS
Only items made from reused or recycled materials are eligible. Each item MUST have a label attached indicating materials used and where the materials originated. An article may be entered under one lot number only. Very small items must be securely fastened to a stable base or container with not more than one inch extending beyond the item. Kits are not accepted. One of a kind or sets of pairs will be judged as one. Items will be judged for neatness, originality, effort and quality.
PREMIUMS: 4.00 3.00 2.00
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1. Holiday decoration |
6. Puppet |
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2. Jewelry |
7. Stuffed toy |
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3. Mobile |
8. Useful article made from resin or plastic |
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4. Musical instrument |
9. Useful article made with unique materials |
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5. Picture or picture frame |
10. Any other project not listed |

