Article from the inaugural issue of the Camp Fairmarsh Weekly, June 23, 2003

Tales from Around the Fire

Since Camp Fairmarsh opened in 1883, it has been a tradition for the camp to hold an opening campfire on the night that the campers arrive. This year’s annual opening campfire was held on Sunday, June 15th, beginning just as the sun dipped below the tops of the trees. For those campers who were new to Camp Fairmarsh, the campfire served as a warm welcome to new sisters, while for those who have attended camp in the past, it was like a family reunion of sorts.

Director Ace kicked off the campfire with a few brief words, including a reminder of the camp’s many rules and regulations. But she also led everyone in a rousing round of “Fairmarsh W...

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