DEPARTMENT D – CAMP FIRE

Superintendent – Susan Vail

(425) 275-6843

Any questions please call Kathy Morgan @ 384-0311

Entries can be placed on-line by August 7th, or see rule # 6

  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 the Fair.

  5. Only one entry is permitted by each exhibitor in each lot.

  6. All entries will be received 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday before the Fair. 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 - make the poster 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: 3.00   2.50   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

From a mix:

14. 1/4 cake, unfrosted	17. 3 cupcakes, frosted
15. 1/4 cake, frosted	18. 3 brownies
16. 3 cupcakes, unfrosted

PREMIUMS: 5.00   4.00   3.00

Judged for decoration only:

LOT NUMBER

19. Decorated cake

20. Gingerbread house

21. 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: 3.00   2.50   2.00

	LOT NUMBER	LOT NUMBER
1. Berries		9. Corn
2. Fruit		10. Beets
3. Jam		11. Tomatoes
4. Jelly		12. Vegetables, not listed above
5. Pickles		13. Beef
6. Relish		14. Chicken
7. Green Beans		15. Fish
8. Carrots

 

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: 3.00   2.50   2.00

	LOT NUMBER	LOT NUMBER
1. Dried fruit, one variety		3. Dried meat or fish, no sausage
2. Dried vegetable, one variety		4. Fruit leather, 3" x 4" piece

CLASS D - MISCELLANEOUS HOMEMAKING

Each entry must be prepared for display and will be judged for neatness, challenge, and originality.

 

PREMIUMS: 3.00   2.50   2.00

LOT NUMBER		LOT NUMBER
	1. Chart or notebook on health or grooming	5. Scrapbook, display article of home decor
	2. Child care kit or display	6. Poster featuring any home craft
	3. Home first-aid kit (list contents)	7. Poster featuring any nutritional topic
	4. Homemade soap (with method and recipe)	8. Sewing basket (list contents)

LOT NUMBER

9. Collection of 10 or more specialty recipes in a file or book

 

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		3.00	2.50	2.00
2. Dish towel		3.00	2.50	2.00
3. Pot holders (2)		3.00	2.50	2.00
4. Tote bag or Hike bag		3.00	2.50	2.00
5. Blouse or Shirt, any material		3.00	2.50	2.00
6. Skirt, any material		3.00	2.50	2.00
7. Dress without sleeves or collar		3.00	2.50	2.00
8. Dress with sleeves or collar		5.00	4.00	2.50
9. Dress: party, long or short		5.00	4.00	2.50
10. Jacket or Coat, lined or unlined		5.00	4.00	2.50
11. Shorts, Slacks, or Pants		3.00	2.50	2.00
12. Loungewear or Sportswear		5.00	4.00	2.50
13. Ensemble (coat and suit or coat and dress)		7.50	6.00	5.00
14. Any other		3.00	2.50	2.00

 

HAND STITCHED

	LOT NUMBER	PREMIUM
15. Dish towel		3.00	2.50	2.00
16. Head scarf		3.00	2.50	2.00
17. Place mat		3.00	2.50	2.00
18. Pot holder (2)		3.00	2.50	2.00

KNITTING

	LOT NUMBER	PREMIUM
19. Dish cloth		3.00	2.50	2.00
20. Hot pot holder		3.00	2.50	2.00
21. Stretch bed socks, pair		3.00	2.50	2.00
22. T. V. slippers, pair		3.00	2.50	2.00
23. Hat		3.00	2.50	2.00
24. Mittens, pair of 3 needle (plain)		3.00	2.50	2.00
25. Mittens, pair of 2 patterned		3.00	2.50	2.00
26. Shell or Sweater		3.00	2.50	2.00
27. Knitted socks		3.00	2.50	2.00
28. Afghan, knitted		3.00	2.50	2.00
29. Samplers of four 4" squares, different stitches 30. Poster showing various yarns, number of       stitches per inch, and suggested project		3.00 3.00	2.50 2.50	2.00 2.00

CROCHETING

	LOT NUMBER	PREMIUM
31. Headband		3.00	2.50	2.00
32. T. V. slippers, pair		3.00	2.50	2.00
33. Edging - pillow case, towel, etc.		3.00	2.50	2.00
34. Doll clothes (2)		3.00	2.50	2.00
35. Pot holders (2)		3.00	2.50	2.00
36. Any other article		3.00	2.50	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
37. Embroidery, any article		3.00	2.50	2.00
38. Comforter, tied		3.00	2.50	2.00
39. Creative stitchery		3.00	2.50	2.00
40. Hand woven article		3.00	2.50	2.00
41. Loom woven article		3.00	2.50	2.00
42. Tatting or Hairpin Lace, any article		3.00	2.50	2.00
43. Textile Paint or Liquid Embroidery		3.00	2.50	2.00
44. Needlework or Petit Point		4.50	4.00	3.00
45. Quilted quilt		4.50	4.00	3.00
46. Rug/Article, braided, at least 1 foot diameter		6.00	5.00	4.00
47. Rug or article, hooked		5.00	4.00	2.50
48. Appliquéd article		3.00	2.50	2.00
49. Plastic canvas article		3.00	2.50	2.00
50. Cross stitch		3.00	2.50	2.00

 

DOLL CLOTHING

Machine stitched or hand sewn

	LOT NUMBER	PREMIUM
51. Blouse or Shirt		3.00	2.50	2.00
52. Skirt		3.00	2.50	2.00
53. Dress		3.00	2.50</