| Agassiz Village of the Burroughs Newsboys Foundation first opened in July 1935. In order to attend the Village, each boy was required to be a member of some trade group such as newsboy, boot black, or street vendor. The boys ranged in age from 6 to 17 years old and the majority were members of the Burroughs Newsboys Foundation. When first established, the camp was designed to be a self-governing community rather then a camp. To help make this possible, a government was established, modeled on that of a New England town. They appointed their own selectmen, constables, commissioners, sheriff, and authentic court, judge, jury, and defense, as well as prosecuting attorney. The camp provided both country life and education in citizenship, helping the boys to develop strength, health and basic skills for living. Its programs ranged from athletics to farming to music appreciation, and a weekly newspaper was published by the campers, called "Ye Village Crier".
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