Holiday Camp Collection

Pioneer camp, 1929. Creator: GP Putintsev
Pioneer camp, 1929. From a collection of 153 photographs and documents drawn from the personal archives of people who lived in the town of Berdsk in the late 19th and early 20th centuries

Tourist accommodations in Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone Park, 1903. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Tourist accommodations in Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone Park, 1903. Tents and rustic log benches. (Wyoming)

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Butlins Minehead Holiday Camp, Somerset. One of the last of Billy Butlins planned camps which opened in 1962, 2016

Royal marine cadets learning to sling hammocks, at Butlins, Ingoldmells, near Skegness. Lincolnshire. The cadets are from HMS Royal Arthur. Picture is passed by Censors

The Pontins Holiday Camp at Prestatyn. Circa 1970

Pleasure dome JLP01_10_27076
Sherwood Forest Holiday Village, Rufford, Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire. An interior view of the swimming pool and domed roof above, at the Sherwood Forest Holiday Village

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Skegness, Lincolnshire. The Derbyshire Miners Convalescent Home and Holiday Camp, 2017. TF5765

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Withernsea, East Riding of Yorkshire. A holiday park threatened by coastal erosion, 2016. TA3526

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Withernsea, East Riding of Yorkshire. A holiday park threatened by coastal erosion, 2016. TA3526

The boardinghouse reach at Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. The boardinghouse reach

"Soaps in my eyes", Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. " Soaps in my eyes"

Mass for the Boy Scouts at Camp Brooklyn, Tusten, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Tusten, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Brooklyn, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Mass for the Boy Scouts

Comic papers, Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Comic papers are very popular during the campers free periods

Dinner bell, Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Dinner bell

First aid at Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. First aid

Tent mates at Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Tent mates

Singing around the camp fire at Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service

Milton Reiner, program director at Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Instructions being given to the campers by Milton Reiner, program director

"Aw nuts", Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. " Aw nuts"

The town crier, Danny Poocchiari. Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. The town crier, Danny Poocchiari

The lake and swimming activities at Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. A view of the lake and swimming activities

Fishing at Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Fishing is one of the popular activities

Bridge and background scenery, Camp Gaylord White, Arden, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Arden, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Gaylord White, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. A bridge and background scenery

The view from the bridge at Camp Gaylord White and Ellen Marvin, Arden, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Arden, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Gaylord White and Ellen Marvin, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. The view from the bridge

Campers helping with the kitchen work at Camp Gaylord White, Arden, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Arden, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Gaylord White, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Campers peeling potatoes

A camper returning a boat to the dock at Camp Gaylord White, Arden, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Arden, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Gaylord White, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. A camper returning a boat to the dock

A camper helping with the kitchen work at Camp Gaylord White, Arden, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Arden, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Gaylord White, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. A camper helping with the kitchen work

Launching a canoe at Camp Gaylord White, Arden, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Arden, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Gaylord White, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Launching a canoe

The camp mascot at Camp Gaylord White, Arden, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Arden, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Gaylord White, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. The camp mascot

Planning a days activity at Camp Gaylord White, Arden, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Arden, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Gaylord White, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. The democratic council planning a days activity

Boating on the lake at Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Boating on the lake

Shallow swimming pool for learners at Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. The crib, a shallow swimming pool for learners

A scene at the swimming dock, Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. A scene at the swimming dock

Mr. Lewis Traver, the director, with camper at Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Mr. Lewis Traver, the director, giving instruction to one of the campers

Mr. Lewis Traver, the director at Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Mr. Lewis Traver, the director

Mess call at Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Mess call

Campers leaving for a days hike at Camp Fern Rock, Bear Mountain, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Bear Mountain, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Fern Rock, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Campers leaving for a days hike

Raising Old Glory at Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Raising Old Glory

Campers returning from a days hike at Camp Fern Rock, Bear Mountain, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Bear Mountain, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Fern Rock, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Campers returning from a days hike

A camper all ready to start on a hike at Camp Fern Rock, Bear Mountain, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Bear Mountain, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Fern Rock, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. A camper all ready to start on a hike

Girls adjusting each others packs for a hike at Camp Fern Rock, Bear Mountain, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Bear Mountain, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Fern Rock, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Girls adjusting each others packs for a hike

Campers hiking at Camp Fern Rock, Bear Mountain, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Bear Mountain, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Fern Rock, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Campers receiving last minute instruction before a hike

A letter from home is always good news, Camp Fern Rock, Bear Mountain, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Bear Mountain, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Fern Rock, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. A letter from home is always good news to the campers

Michailyn calling her buddie Marie at Camp Fern Rock, Bear Mountain, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Bear Moutain, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Fern Rock, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Michailyn calling her buddie Marie

Practicing on the archery range at Camp Fern Rock, Bear Mountain, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Bear Mountain, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Fern Rock, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service, practicing on the archery range

Loretta Gyles pulling a bow at Camp Fern Rock, Bear Mountain, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Bear Mountain, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Fern Rock, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Loretta Gyles of the Methodist Camp Service pulling a bow

Sun bathing on Lake Tiorati, Camp Christmas Seals, Haverstraw, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Haverstraw, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Christmas Seals, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Sun bathing on Lake Tiorati

Rumors should not be spread, Camp Christmas Seals, Haverstraw, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Haverstraw, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Christmas Seals, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Rumors should not be spread

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"Memories of Fun and Adventure at Holiday Camps" Step back in time with these captivating images that capture the essence of holiday camps throughout history. From Butlins Minehead to Pontins Prestatyn, these iconic destinations have provided countless families with unforgettable experiences. At Butlins Minehead, the Pleasure Dome stands tall as a symbol of excitement and entertainment and has witnessed laughter-filled evenings, vibrant performances, and joyous celebrations for generations. Meanwhile, the Miners Convalescent Home reminds us of the importance of rest and rejuvenation amidst coastal beauty. The erosion along the coast serves as a reminder that nature's forces shape our surroundings but cannot dampen our spirits. In another corner of England lies Butlins Ingoldmells near Skegness where Royal Marine cadets learn valuable skills like slinging hammocks. These young men embrace discipline while creating lasting friendships within this unique camp setting. Across the ocean in Southfields, New York during 1943, Camp Nathan Hale becomes a haven for children seeking respite from war-torn times. Gordon Parks' lens captures moments filled with innocence – whether it's soaps in their eyes or reading comic papers under starry skies. Camp Brooklyn in Tusten also opens its doors to Boy Scouts who gather for Mass – an uplifting sight showcasing unity and faith even amidst challenging circumstances. The boardinghouse reach at Camp Nathan Hale reveals camaraderie among friends sharing stories late into the night while waiting eagerly for dinner bells to ring - signaling delicious meals cooked with love by dedicated staff members. These images transport us back to simpler times when holiday camps offered solace from everyday life. They remind us that no matter where we are or what challenges we face, there will always be places where memories are made and cherished forever.