71 Pa. Stat. § 391c

Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92
Section 391c - Indiantown Gap Military Reservation (Adm. Code Section 1413)

The Department of Military Affairs, in cooperation with the Department of Public Instruction, the Department of Health, and other State departments or agencies, shall have power to establish a recreational camp at Indiantown Gap Military Reservation for underprivileged children based upon the population of the various counties.

In connection with this camp the Department of Military Affairs, subject to the approval of the Governor, shall, except as hereinafter provided, have all powers necessary for the carrying out of the aforesaid purpose including, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the power to:

(a) Provide transportation to and from the camp;
(b) Provide food and medical care for the children and personnel engaged with the operation of said camp;
(c) Determine the opening and closing dates of said camp;
(d) Make rules and regulations covering the maintenance and operation of said camp.

In connection with this camp the Department of Public Instruction, subject to the approval of the Governor, shall have the power to:

(a) Establish age limits for admittance to said camp;
(b) Establish a method of selecting underprivileged children for the camp through the public schools and private and parochial schools of the Commonwealth. Such selection shall be made without regard to race, color or creed;
(c) Employ necessary personnel to supervise the activities at said camp;
(d) Provide recreational facilities, health, educational and patriotic programs at said camp;
(e) Arrange for religious services or attendance at churches.

71 P.S. § 391c

1929, April 9, P.L. 177, art. XIV, § 1413, added 1949, March 9, P.L. 23, § 1.