Picnic Baskets & Picnic Ideas

A picnic guarantees the maximum amount of fun for all; young and old. Community organizations and business concerns are realizing more and more the value of outings in promoting fellowship among their members. And now the great American picnic gets its call to the colors. In thousands of communities throughout the country the army of men in uniforms and overalls is rapidly increasing. When they are off duty these men are looking for something to do. They want to meet people like the folks at home; they want to talk and eat and play with them. Many large encampments and defense industries are located near very small towns with inadequate facilities for recreation. Overworked citizen groups and program chairmen are turning to the picnic as a means of introducing the soldier or defense worker to the community, of giving him something to do, and of making him feel at home.

The community picnic is being drafted in the interest of morale, and in many cities and towns it has already gone into active duty. Whether the outing be for soldiers or civilians, it must provide a well planned program of activities which will send the guests home in a happy, festive mood. A carefully worked out picnic can do much to bolster morale, unify a group or weld a family circle more closely together. Eating out of doors is fun, but without games or entertainment it won't be a picnic! This website has been prepared for those who like picnics and for those who must plan them, whether it be a community chairman or the mother of a family. The material here can be adapted for large or small groups of any and all ages. It includes information on planning and preparation, program suggestions, special occasions for the out of doors, fires and fireplaces. There can never be set rules and regulations for a successful outing, but the suggestions given here will help you invent new kinds of picnic fun. next picnic basics page

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