The Fair

Camp Fire Clubs - Dept. D

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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)

LOT NUMBER

LOT NUMBER

 

 

1. 1/4 cake, no frosting

 8. 3 muffins

 

2. 1/4 cake, frosted

 9. 4 small cookies

 

3. 3 cupcakes, no frosting

10. 4 pieces of candy or fudge

 

4. 3 cupcakes frosted

11. 3 baking powder biscuits

 

5. 1/2 loaf quick bread

12. Pie, 4"or 6"pan, or 1/4 of 9"pie (no cream)

 

6. 1/2 loaf yeast bread

13. 4 bar cookies

  7. 3 yeast rolls

  14. No bake item

  15. Any other item not listed

From a mix

16. 1/4 cake, unfrosted

19. 3 cupcakes, frosted

17. 1/4 cake, frosted

20. 3 brownies

18. 3 cupcakes, unfrosted

21. 4 small cookies

 

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

 

LOT NUMBER

PREMIUMS

  1. Apron . . . . . . . . . . . . .              

4.00

3.00

2.00

 

  2. Dish towel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.00

3.00

2.00

 

  3. Pot holders (2)  . . . . . . . . . . .

4.00

3.00

2.00

 

  4. Tote bag or Hike bag . . . . . . .

4.00

3.00

2.00

 

  5. Blouse or Shirt, any material . .

4.00

3.00

2.00

 

  6. Skirt, any material . . . . . . . . .

4.00

3.00

2.00

 

  7. Dress without sleeves or collar .

4.00

3.00

2.00

 

  8. Dress with sleeves or collar . . .

5.00

4.00

3.00

 

  9. Dress: party, long or short . . . .

5.00

4.00

3.00

 

10. Jacket or Coat, lined or unlined .

5.00

4.00

3.00

 

11. Shorts, Slacks, or Pants . . . . . .

4.00

3.00

2.00

 

12. Loungewear or Sportswear . . . . .

5.00

4.00

3.00

 

13. Ensemble (coat & suit or coat & dress)

8.00

7.00

6.00

 

14. Any other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.00

3.00

2.00

 

HAND STITCHED

 

LOT NUMBER

PREMIUM

15. Dish towel

4.00

3.00

2.00

 

16. Neck scarf

4.00

3.00

2.00

 

17. Place mat

4.00

3.00

2.00

 

  18. Pot holder   4.00   3.00   2.00
19. Any other article

4.00 

3.00

2.00

 

KNITTING

 

LOT NUMBER

PREMIUM

20. Neck scarf

4.00

3.00

2.00

 

21. Bed socks, pair

4.00

3.00

2.00

 

22. Slippers, pair or Baby booties

4.00

3.00

2.00

 

23. Hat

4.00

3.00

2.00

 

24. Mittens

4.00

3.00

2.00

 

25. Shell or sweater

4.00

3.00

2.00

 

26. Knitted socks

4.00

3.00

2.00

 

27. Afghan

5.00

4.00

3.00

 

28. Samplers of four 4" squares 4.00

3.00

2.00

 

      each using a different stitch (label)

 

29. Any other article not listed

4.00

3.00

2.00

 

 
CROCHETING

 

LOT NUMBER

PREMIUM

30. Headband

4.00

3.00

2.00

 

31. Slippers, pair or Baby booties

4.00

3.00

2.00

 

32. Sweater or shell

4.00

3.00

2.00

 

33. Afghan

5.00

4.00

3.00

 

34. Neck scarf

4.00

3.00

2.00

 

35. Any other article

4.00

3.00

2.00

 

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.

 

LOT NUMBER

PREMIUM

36. Embroidery, any article

4.00

3.00

2.00

 

37. Comforter, tied

4.00

3.00

2.00

 

38. Creative stitchery

4.00

3.00

2.00

 

39. Hand woven article

4.00

3.00

2.00

 

40. Loom woven article

4.00

3.00

2.00

 

41. Fabric Paint or Liquid Embroidery

4.00

3.00

2.00

 

42. Needlework or Petit Point

5.00

4.00

2.00

 

43. Quilted quilt

5.00

4.00

3.00

 

44. Rug/Article, braided, at least 1 foot diameter

6.00

5.00

4.00

 

45. Rug or article, hooked

5.00

4.00

3.00

 

46. Appliqued article

4.00

3.00

2.00

 

47. Plastic canvas article

4.00

3.00

2.00

 

48. Cross stitch

4.00

3.00

2.00

 

49. Any other article not listed

4.00

3.00

2.00

 

DOLL CLOTHING

Machine stitched or hand sewn

 

LOT NUMBER

PREMIUM

50. Clothing article

4.00

3.00

2.00

 

51. Doll house rug

4.00

3.00

2.00

 

52. Doll blanket or pillow

4.00

3.00

2.00

 

53. Any other article

4.00

3.00

2.00

 

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

LOT NUMBER

LOT NUMBER

  1. Batik

34. Centerpiece for table

  2. Homemade paper

35. Chenille craft 

  3. Indian article or seed beaded

36. Feather craft

  4. Print art (wood block, wax, fish print etc.)

37. Felt, fur fabric or net (useful item)

  5.  Wood carving

38. Holiday decorations

  6. Article carved from material, not wood

39. Leather craft (kit)

  7. Article or picture using unique materials

40. Mobile

  8. Basket weaving

41. Paper craft

  9. Ceramics, original forms (no mold)

42. Plaster craft

10. Ceramics, done from a mold

43. Plaster of Paris, using mold

11. Clay models, original (no molds)

44. Plastic braid (lanyard, placemat, etc.

12. Collage

      may be recycled plastic)

13. Decoupage

45. Plastic, resin 

14. Enamel craft

46. Sand craft or sand painting

15. Glass staining, cutting, or etching, etc.

47. Spatter or sponge painting

16. Leather craft

48. Stuffed toy

17. Macramé

49. Yarn or string craft

18. Metal craft (any metal)

50. Wind chimes, homemade

19. Mosaics

51. Useful article using popsicle sticks

20. Musical instrument, (homemade) drum,

52. Beaded jewelry

      tambourine or other

53. Dolls, any kind, homemade

21. Paper Mache

54. Clothespin art

22. Plaster of Paris, original forms (no molds)

55. Magnet article

23. Pottery, turned on wheel

56. Spin art

24. Pottery, coil

57. Painted useful article (no kits)

25. Puppet

58. Pom pom craft

26. Tie dying

59. Useful safety pin craft (decorative)

27. Wood burning (picture or such)

60. Article using friendly plastic

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

  31. Article, homemade dough

  64. Mini Scrapbook

  32. Article using macaroni, rice, or seeds

  65. Any other creative article

  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

LOT NUMBER

LOT NUMBER

1. Acrylic

  8. Pastels

2. Chalk sketch

  9. Watercolor

3. Charcoal sketch

10. Silk screen

4. Crayon sketch

11. Tempera paint

5. Ink sketch

12. Silhouette

6. Oil painting

13. Colored pencil

7. Pencil sketch

14. Felt pen or marker

  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

LOT NUMBER

LOT NUMBER

1. Community Resource Book

10. Symbol book

2. Notebook on songs for Camp Fire

11. Symbol decorated article (not costume)

3. Pen pals scrapbook (Project "Contact")

12. Original poem

4. Book or Game for Daycare center, hospital, etc

13. Original writing

5. Scrapbook or display of country or nationality

14. Original story book

6. Scrapbook or display of your heritage

15. Original story comic book

7. Scrapbook or postcards from several countries

16. School Report

8. Scrapbook Event

17. Any other item not listed

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

LOT NUMBER

LOT NUMBER

1. Hygrometer

6. Any other science display

2. Barometer

7. Display on recycling materials, where to

3. Weathervane

    dispose of it, and price received

4. Chart of at least 2 constellations

8. Make a poster showing metric measure

5. Outer space display

9. Any other item not listed

 

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

LOT NUMBER

LOT NUMBER

1. At least 3 photos of Camp Fire activity/story

6. Landscape or Scene

2. Showing an animal

7. Sun print or blueprint (describe process)

3. Person(s)

8. Homemade camera and picture taken with it

4. Nature

9. Digitally remastered picture

  5. Architectural structure or unique building 10. Any other picture not listed
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

LOT NUMBER

LOT NUMBER

1. Butterflies, at least 8

10. Potted plant grown from seed, slip, or bulb

2. Cones of coniferous trees, at least 10

11. Terrarium (growing plants)

3. Insects, at least 10

12. Nature scrapbook or display

4. Leaves, pressed, at least 8

13. Dried flower arrangement

5. Rocks, native to your locality, 4

14. Chart of at least 8 poisonous plants

6. Seeds, at least 15 kind

15. Geological display or experiment

7. Shells, only you have gathered, at least 5

16. Friends of the Eagles scrapbook

8. Wild flowers, pressed, at least 5

17. Any other item not listed

9. Dish garden (growing plants)

 

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

LOT NUMBER

LOT NUMBER

  1. Article using outdoor materials

12. Knots, mounted, labeled, use of (5)

  2. Cone craft

13. Lashing, at least 3 kinds

  3. Object made from driftwood

14. Lash one piece of camping equipment

  4. Plaster cast of animal or bird tracks

15. Survival kit (list contents)

  5. Rock craft

16. Chart of poisonous plants, label at least 8

  6. Sand casting of plaster or wax

17. First aid kit for backpacking (list content)

  7. Shell craft

18. Knots, mounted, labeled, use of (10)

  8. Sit upon (water proof)

19. Meals, plan 6 for 2 days' pack trip for one

  9. Bird house or feeder (no nests)

20. Model fires, mounted and labeled, 4

10. Display a fossil, tell how and where found

21. Poster "Outdoor Manners"

11. Knapsack or beach bag

22. Camping equipment from tin cans (2)

  23. Any other craft not listed
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

LOT NUMBER

  LOT NUMBER

1. Holiday decoration

  6. Puppet

2. Jewelry

  7. Stuffed toy

3. Mobile

  8. Useful article made from resin or plastic

4. Musical instrument

  9. Useful article made with unique materials

5. Picture or picture frame

10. Any other project not listed

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