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Classes
Satori students are given the option of choosing
one each of a morning, midday, and afternoon class when they sign
up. Classes are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so
students are asked to have a 2nd and 3rd choice in mind in the event
the class they choose is full. Different classes may have requirements
or material fees.
Interested in registering?
Please check out this page.
Morning
Session
8:10am-10:00am
SATORI 101: Ethical
Issues Facing Society
Should human cloning be allowed? Where should nuclear waste be stored?
Should parents be able to pick the sex of their baby? Does the need
for food and the farmland on which it grows outweigh the need to
protect endangered species living in the streams which irrigate
these crops? Decisions have to be made as technological and societal
advancements lead us down roads no one has traveled before. Having
an informed, open-minded populace is key to ensuring that our society
makes the best decisions as we tread into these new areas. Be prepared
to discuss very controversial topics in a safe, open atmosphere,
and have your current paradigms regarding medical and environmental
ethics challenged..
SATORI 102 : The
Breakfast Club
Omelets anyone? Learn to cook some of the yummy things that start
our day off. Think of cinnamon rolls, crepes and eggs benedict.
There are more ways to cook an egg than you can imagine. It's a
wonderful fun way to start your learning experience in the world
of cooking. Learn how to make a wonderful breakfast that can impress
your family and friends.
There is a $20 lab fee associated with this course which
must be paid at the time tuition is due
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103: How to Serve Your Community and Build Your Resume
College admissions directors and scholarship grantors are seeking
students who are differentiated from the herd of applicants. Many
use the quantity and quality of a prospect's community service as
a primary determinant. Learn how to find, initiate, and engage in
satisfying service that not only confers a competitive advantage
in admissions but that better prepares you for college learning
and beyond. Taught by the "father of service learning."
(quote from the Inland Northwest Service Learning Project [INSLP])
SATORI 104: Jewelry
and Small Sculpture Fabrication
Have you ever wondered how jewelry is made? Have you ever wanted
to design and create your own jewelry to wear? Then this class is
for you! This course will give the students the opportunity to use
polymer clay (FIMO, etc), wire, and found objects to make jewelry
and sculptures. Techniques taught will include Millefiori, marbling,
and Mokum é Gané. The class will also have the opportunity
to use PMC (precious metal clay). You will be able to take all of
your jewelry and designs home with you!
There is a $20 lab fee associated with this course which
must be paid at the time tuition is due.
SATORI 105 : How
to Write Funny
Have you ever read something so funny, you laughed out loud? Have
you ever wanted to write something hilarious to share with your
friends and family? Well, in this class we’ll explore the
art and craft of humor writing. We’ll learn the difference
between being merely silly and gross, as opposed to being truly
clever and funny. Everyone will get the chance to write some humor
pieces. We’ll also learn that making people laugh is very
hard work! The class will study different types of writing, with
a strong focus on humor writing of all types. Prepare to laugh hard
and write funny!
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106: Catch a Brain Wave
This class will be held in a psychophysiology laboratory that can
be used to measure GSR (sweat gland activity in the palms), heart
rate, vasodilatation and constriction of peripheral blood vessels
(using a photo electric cell placed on a finger), brain waves, eye
movements, and facial muscle activity during emotional responses.
Students will be “hooked up” to the equipment and we
will look at your own physiological activity. We will also lie detection
(GSR), attraction (pupilar response), dreaming (rapid eye movement),
stress (heart rate and vasomotor activity), and hypnosis (brain
waves).
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107: The Satori "Harold"
Join the staff of reporters, photographers, cartoonists, and featured
writers as you help create and publish a record of Satori 2005.
Experience all aspects of a modern media outlet, from story ideas
and selection to editing and layout. In the last ten years, the
Internet and other technologies have dramatically changed the nature
of journalism and even the beloved Satori Harold isn't immune to
those changes. The Harold will be published simultaneously in both
print and online versions for the first time and numerous other
exciting changes are also in the works. No experience is necessary
to join this class, just bring your pen and a "nose for news."
Don't just get the scoop on the week at Satori; be on the staff
that dishes it out.
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Midday
Session
10:30am-12:20pm
SATORI 201: The
Culture and Philosophy of Satori
Satori, by the Zen Buddhist definition, is a state of sudden spiritual
enlightenment. In this class we will explore not only the meaning
of Satori, but the culture that surrounds it. We will study both
the Japanese language and the writings of the Japanese. Students
in this class will even get to use Japanese calligraphy and make
their own Kanji. Prepare to be enlightened!
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202: Acting Like A Fool
It’s not Drew Carry’s line, it’s yours! Believe
it or not, you have all the necessary tools to be a good improvisational
actor. Whether you think you’re a pro, or you just want to
try it out for the first time, this class will give you a chance
to explore the art form. Fun and profit are guaranteed. This class
will explore the world of acting. Our main emphasis will be improvisation,
in both comedic and “legitimate” settings, but we will
add curriculum based on the interests of the class.
SATORI 203: Can
You “Dig It?”
Ever wanted to “dig up” the past? In this class we will
explore the world of hands-on archaeology. You will be introduced
to the concept of a dig site and the use of simple grids. Basic
skills and general analysis are applied as you learn about field
excavation and artifact identification. Students will even be taking
a field trip to a local archaeological site and making their own
scientific observations.
SATORI 204: Karate
Ichi! Ni! San! Shi! Students will learn basic karate techniques
and judo throws taught in the authentic martial arts atmosphere.
The concepts of dignity and respect will be emphasized along with
a strengthening of the spirit, which allows the student to push
back the limits of their physical prowess. This course is taught
by a black-belt in Karate. You will learn the discipline and grace
of the art of Karate! Ha-ya!
SATORI 205: Gourmet
Cooking
Learn to cook many things that are served in a 5 star restaurant
from dinner to dessert. From fun to fancy, from bread to a pork
loin, to crème brulé, you will be able to make them
at home. The recipes are all used in the restaurant run by John
Newman and his talented team at the Stephanie Inn in Cannon Beach,
Oregon- where the food delights the discriminating tastes of a demanding
public. The recipes and methods taught in this class have even traveled
to our nation’s capital. Come and have some fun and be surprised
by how much you can learn at the same time.
There is a $25 lab fee associated this course which
must be paid at the time tuition is due.
SATORI 206: Willow Stick Lanterns
and Sculptures
Have you ever wanted to build something beautiful to display in
your home? This is the class for you. Willow stick (withies) and
translucent papers will be used to construct Lanterns and other
sculptural forms (animals, totems, etc.). This technique allows
one to create highly personal pieces The resulting forms can have
an elegant to primitive quality. Come see how creative you can be!
There is a $15 lab fee associated with this course which
must be paid at the time tuition is due.
SATORI 207: The History of Music
“Music hath charms to soothe the
savage breast.” (William Congreve) It also has
the power to incite riots, overthrow governments, and change public
opinion. In this class, we will study music and musicians in different
episodes of history to determine the effects social movements have
had on music, and vice versa. Would Richard Wagner have wanted the
Nazis to use his music as justification for the Holocaust? How did
the protest music of the 1960s affect the volatile political climate?
Why did people start making music in the first place? What is “new
music”, why is it so weird, and when do we stop calling it
music? Come broaden your horizons and discover how much more lies
behind the notes on a page. No previous musical knowledge is required.
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Afternoon
Session
1:10pm-3:00pm
SATORI 301: Mysteries
of Biology
Water is probably the strangest substance known to man, but it turns
out that its bizarre properties are essential for life. But water
isn't everything, and many mysteries remain. In this class, we'll
see how biology and physics are answering some of the great questions.
We'll learn why oil and water don't mix, and what it has to do with
you. We'll find out why the Human Genome Project is barely a start
on understanding our genetic code. We'll build protein, find out
what it does, and what's left to learn. We'll see how quantum mechanics
matters in everyday life. Bring your burning questions! Together
we'll explore the mysteries of biology.
SATORI 302: Ecology
Students will gain insights into the complexity of aquatic ecosystems
through an investigation that includes a trip to the Marshall Creek
and Fish Lake. We will explore factors that impact populations of
zooplankton and other aquatic life. Students will learn ecological
sampling techniques, how to identify local zooplankton and aquatic
organisms, as well as the impact of humans on these delicate aquatic
systems.
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303: Ummm….Wanna Dance?!
Learn how to dance like a pro! We will learn the Ballroom and Latin
dances: These two sets of dances are invaluable. They contradict
and compliment each other beautifully, much like the lead and follow
must while on the floor. There is no experience necessary to learn
these dances: Salsa, Rhumba, Cha-cha, Merengue, Waltz, Fox Trot,
and Tango. Warning: Boys and girls will dance together. Bring
one pair of clean socks to be worn only in the dance studio, dance
shoes, or another pair of non-marking shoes that do not have too
much traction, which you will only wear in the studio after cleaning.
SATORI 304: Colors:
Pigments, Figments or Waves?
Imagine the world with no colors: no red apples, no blue sky, no
green plastic ferns. Color plays a very important role in our lives
and this class will study it from the points of view of many different
disciplines, including art, chemistry, physics, psychology, neuroscience
and philosophy. In particular, we'll look at questions like: "What
is color, waves of light or something else entirely?", "How
do our eyes and brains work when it comes to seeing colors?",
"Why is there no such thing as brown light?" and "Why
the heck do my clothes seem to match when I get ready for the morning
but look like a train wreck by the time I get to the bus stop?"
This class will be an interactive experience, as we will be running
a wide variety of different experiments. Come join us.
SATORI 305: Painter's
Paradise
Calling all artists: This is the class for you! In this class, we
will be painting every which way we can! We will use many different
mediums: from finger paint to water paint; from oil paint to acrylic
paint. The class will use the techniques from many periods in art
history and will leave the class with beautiful artwork to take
home! We will also learn about the different uses of colors and
mediums in this class. Even if the only thing you have ever painted
was a picket fence; this class is perfect for you!
There is a $15 lab fee associated with this course which
must be paid at the time tuition is due
SATORI 306: Bring
in da’ Noise, Bring in Satori!
Experience the extraordinary world of African and Latin hand percussion.
You will learn techniques for playing several different instruments
in the four major families of African/Latin percussion: bells, shakers,
mallets, and drums. We will take these techniques and learn to layer
together drum grooves based on Duple and Triple time signatures,
explore techniques for developing solos, and perform for other campers.
We will also experiment with Organic (found) percussion by scrounging,
salvaging, and building our own percussion instruments from the
world around us. Remember, as a percussionist, the world is your
instrument and the grooves are endless!
SATORI 307: Who
Dunnit?
Are you a closet mystery buff? Here’s the chance to show your
stuff! In this class, we will create the characters and develop
our very own Satori Murder Mystery. Campers will write, cast, and
direct the murder mystery. They will also be the star performers
in the Satori Murder Mystery. The class will focus on character
development, plot, and of course, action! We will also be responsible
for developing Satori’s 22nd Top Ten List!
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