CAMP HISTORY
Camp Burton on Vashon Island
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| 9326 SW Bayview Drive, Vashon Island, Washington 98070-7024 Phone 206-463-2512 Fax 206-463-6738 E-mail campburton1@centurytel.net www.campburton.com |
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| Camp Burton Waterfront circa 1930's |
| Camp Burton accomodations circa 1920's |
I AM BURTON ASSEMBLY
from a July 30 - August 10, 1928 program
Leader: I am Camp!
#1: I am sunlight, a sheen on the water, a mist on the mountains, and stars.
#2: I am a doorway out of the commonplace into a vast new adventuring experience.
#3: I am a place where youth learns the joy of play without a sting, of fellowship without
regrets, and of a good time that leaves no headache--or heartache--behind.
#4: I am a new purpose for life that will make the years different.
#5: I am Noise - and silence with a thrill in it.
#6: I am Laughter - and quiet resolution that seeks the comfort of the hills.
#7: I am Energy - and the touch of loving service.
#8: I am Youth - and the slowly emerging habits that make matured experience worthy.
#9: I am Today - and also Tomorrow that is being shaped.
#10: I am Habits, Ideals, Ways of Living, Confirmed attitudes, in the South of Youth.
Leader: Because I am all these, and more, I would invite you into fellowship with me. Come
with me, youthful and eager reader of these lines, and I will do you good.
All: Good that passes not away. Good that temptation will not dislodge.
Good that time will not chill. Good that poverty will not quench.
Good that riches will not deceive.
Leader: Come with me this summer and life for you will be the same no more.
All: I AM CAMP!
from a July 30 - August 10, 1928 program
Leader: I am Camp!
#1: I am sunlight, a sheen on the water, a mist on the mountains, and stars.
#2: I am a doorway out of the commonplace into a vast new adventuring experience.
#3: I am a place where youth learns the joy of play without a sting, of fellowship without
regrets, and of a good time that leaves no headache--or heartache--behind.
#4: I am a new purpose for life that will make the years different.
#5: I am Noise - and silence with a thrill in it.
#6: I am Laughter - and quiet resolution that seeks the comfort of the hills.
#7: I am Energy - and the touch of loving service.
#8: I am Youth - and the slowly emerging habits that make matured experience worthy.
#9: I am Today - and also Tomorrow that is being shaped.
#10: I am Habits, Ideals, Ways of Living, Confirmed attitudes, in the South of Youth.
Leader: Because I am all these, and more, I would invite you into fellowship with me. Come
with me, youthful and eager reader of these lines, and I will do you good.
All: Good that passes not away. Good that temptation will not dislodge.
Good that time will not chill. Good that poverty will not quench.
Good that riches will not deceive.
Leader: Come with me this summer and life for you will be the same no more.
All: I AM CAMP!
| Camp Burton Auditorium & Bookstore 1920's Did you know that the Camp Auditorium is now known as Walker Hall? |
Camp Burton, an American Baptist Camp, is over 100 years old. Established in 1909, it has
touched many lives throughout the generations who have come to Burton. It continues to be a
place of respite and reflection.
touched many lives throughout the generations who have come to Burton. It continues to be a
place of respite and reflection.
