Continuing from "From Hearth And Hoe": "Companies were issued athletic equipment to ensure at least some opportunity for leisure time. It was necessary for the camp residents to produce much of their own entertainment: consequently stunt nights, dances, musical concerts, and minstrel shows were frequently held within the camp, using members as performers. To prevent boys from becoming restless and homesick, recreation leaders provided entertainment through various games and sports. Among the many choices of activities were: baseball, softball, volleyball, basketball, tennis, boxing, horseshoe pitching, wrestling matches, ping-pong, and pool. In order to stay in contact with family and friends at home, letter writing was encouraged. Obie Longmire recalled having two camps on his mail route and "delivered one thousand letters a day. " Camps also received magazines and newspapers, and many men took advantage of the educational opportunities being offered. In 1935, camp instructors were able to furnish the the superintendent with satisfactory outlines of instructions and reference material for a few courses; therefore, numerous subjects, such as physiology, current events, etiquette, and music were taught rather than the more popular courses dealing with conservation of natural resources. From the beginning, vocational subjects were emphasized, and during the last several months educational reports indicated that every camp had courses in forestry and natural resource conservation. After leaving the CCC, many men returned to their father's farms and took with them the knowledge gained in camp."