The call of the fire comes to us through the shadows,
That follow the close of the day.
Its flames bring us peace and the calmness of spirit
that drives all our troubles away.

We are thankful for days, and the joys that they bring us,
for nights and the rest that they bring.
May we go on believing in this love we’re receiving,
just now ‘round the fire as we sing.

White wings they never grow weary.
They carry me cheerily over the sea.

Night falls, I long for my dear one.
I spread out my white wings and sail home to thee.

(Old folk song)

Down yonder green valley, where streamlets meander,
Where twilight is fading I pensively roam,
Or at the bright noontide in solitude wander
Amid the dark shade of the lonely ash grove.

‘Tis there where the blackbird is cheerily singing.
Each warbler enchants with its notes from afar.
So then little think I of sorrow or sadness.
The ash grove enchanting spells beauty for me.

(Old Welsh folk song)

Morning [noontime, evening] is here, the board is spread. Thanks be to God who gives us bread. Thanks be to God.

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God has created a new day, silver and green and gold. Live that the sunset may find us worthy His gifts to hold.

The B in Blaisdell is for beauty,
L for lots of fun.
A is for each activity,
and I for inspiration.
S is for our sportsmanship,
D for days of joy,
E for every camper,
and double LL for lasting love.

High on a hill we stand
Fairest spot in the land.
Sheltered by pine trees tall.
Closer to nature’s call.

Your are so strong and free.
Like you we aim to be.
Camp Blaisdell Camp Blaisdell
You are a dream come true.

Cheer

We will cheer for __________, we will cheer for ______, We will cheer, cheer cheer we will cheer for ________.
and because she is so fine we will cheer her all the time,
We will cheer, cheer cheer for ___________.

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Another Blaisdell skipper

Another Blaisdell skipper today has earned her fame
She is a whiz at sailing and ______ is her name.

Nestled close beside a sapphire lake
Where the trees are emerald green
there’s a camp that you’ll remember girls
Lovely and serene.

Round the campfire with its ruby glow
Crystal voices you will hear
Blaisdell you’re the one in all our hearts
We’ll return each year

All the joys we’ve had each summer, we’ll remember all our days

When we leave your opal glistening shores
pearly drops of tears will show
Blaisdell we’ll remember when the world
sleeps beneath the snow.

When a camp is born, God will add his loving touch
Nature’s finest sketch and from the dust is born a paradise.

Blaisdell is the perfect scene christened by a sunny beam
Sparked by love of trusting hearts to build a dream.

From the corners of the earth many came to test her worth
Blaisdell had perfected all her skills from birth.

Fleecy clouds, the silvery sails are full
the wind is light and free
And voices swell with music.

From the embers fading glow
Flickering flames will whisper low
Ne’er forget the joyful hours that quickly flow.

(sung to When you wish upon a star)

Nestled on a Lake so blue
Blaisdell is the place for you.
Far from all the noise and smell
It’s Blaisdell Blaisdell Blaisdell.

Laughing singing all the way
Loving every single day.
Counselors teach and campers learn
At Blaisdell Blaisdell Blaisdell.

Smiling and shining faces
For Blaisdell camp will bring to you
Both fun and joy the whole year through.

So, pack you duds and join the throng.
Cheer your green and whites along.
It really is the place to yell
It’s Blaisdell Blaisdell Blaisdell.

(sung to the tune of  Put Another Nickel In – Music Music Music)