Camp Nor'wester Lyrics

Up on Johns Island in the ole San Juans

Is Camp Nor'wester, our second home

Its history is rich and community growing

In the spirit of giving, I'll tell you some more

Traditions long shared from the North Native Peoples

Celebrate life and its sacred thread

Join hands in the big house for this great journey

We carry all forward with each step we tread

One thing I know is it's steady as she goes

Two is a team, and three times a charm

Four directions inform while five fingers perform

Your six senses will guide you seven summers 'round

Fresh air, and warm rain, skin touched by sunlight

Nourish the body and comfort the soul

The earth gives her fruit to us, the deer, and the eagle

Thanks to all beings who share this sweet home

We've got sailing and biking, high ropes in the forest

Kayaks and hiking, tents and teepees

There's art, dance and drama; music sung daily

There's something for everyone, just wait and see

One thing I know is it's steady as she goes

Two is a team, and three times a charm

Four directions inform while five fingers perform

Your six senses will guide you seven summers 'round

Through good, honest work, friendships and laughter

We gain in our confidence, memories and songs

With teamwork and love, and your imagination

You have all you need to face life when you're gone

When the summer is over and we push off her shores

Nor'wester lives on in hearts beat-ing

We'll come back again, oh yeah, many times more

Our hearts ever changed in this meeting

One thing I know is it's steady as she goes

Two is a team, and three times a charm

Four directions inform while five fingers perform

Your six senses will guide you seven summers 'round

See you at Nor'wester next time around...