The War department commission on training camp activities

the long version

The purpose of the Commission is "to supply the normalities of life to nearly a million and a half young men in training camps, and to keep the environs of those camps clean and wholesome". This booklet outlines the plan of the Commission, established in April, 1917 by Secretary of War, Newton D. Baker, to provide recreation, entertainment and other activities in and around military camps in an effort to provide a positive social network and moral outlook for soldiers in training camps. It's main focus is to partner with existing local organizations, such as the YMCA and Knights of Columbus to provide facilities for activities, such as dances, athletic training, etc.