Robert Welch University summer camps: passing the torch of liberty. (At a Glance).

When America was founded, our country was steeped in a culture of religious faith, self-reliance, and limited government. The Founding Fathers, proclaiming that rights came from God rather than from any manmade source, created a constitutional republic with limited, carefully defined powers. They did not see the need for high taxes or big government, because they believed that Americans were capable of governing themselves.

Unfortunately, many precious facets of America's political, cultural, and religious heritage--what is called "Americanism"--have been seriously eroded or lost altogether. At school and in the media, children are taught to embrace a system of values completely at odds with America's heritage. They are told to reject traditional morality and Western culture, and to accept the twisted teachings of the modern-day anti-American counterculture. Seldom do our youth hear the principles of Americanism mentioned, except with scorn.

Many thousands of Americans have discovered a most effective tool for restoring Americanist principles, the three-decade-old summer youth program offered by Robert Welch University (RWU), an affiliate of The John Birch Society. Time and again, those attending the weeklong RWU summer camps have declared: "I learned more about the government, my heritage, and what is REALLY going on in America and the world, in six days of camp than in all my years of school."

And what a great way to learn! Students learn about the United States Constitution, American history, and other selected Americanist topics, while enjoying the great American outdoors at camp facilities chosen for their scenic locations. Besides classes, campers are encouraged to participate in activities including boating, hiking, and volley ball. Campers are also encouraged to share their talents.

Campers at RWU summer camps come from many educational backgrounds, and ...