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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
8:10 – 10 A.M.
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.
102: SATORI REEL
Experience life at thirty frames per second in this class where
campers will learn different filming techniques. Over the course
of a week, campers will collaborate to write a script, act, direct,
edit, and produce a short film. Various directors and methods will
be studied, while campers experiment to find their own style.
Course Restrictions: Must be a returning
Satori camper; High School students only.
103: MORE HUMAN THAN HUMAN
Philosopher Eric Fromm said, "The danger of the past was that
men became slaves. The danger of the future is that men may become
robots." As technology is ubiquitous to post-modern existence,
as the machine evolves more human traits, and as humans become more
technical, is the species endangered by its creations? This question,
a central concern since the genesis of the Industrial Revolution,
will be explored through philosophy, literature, and film. From
Shelley's "Frankenstein" to Philip Dick's "Do Androids
Dream of Mechanical Sheep?” From Fritz Lang's "Metropolis"
to Spielberg's "Artificial Intelligence."
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. Students will be instructed
regarding the proper use of tools at the onset of this class - individuals
will be responsible for proper use to avoid injury.
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!
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 study
lie detection (GSR), attraction (pupilar response), dreaming (rapid
eye movement), stress (heart rate and vasomotor activity), and hypnosis
(brain waves).
107: THE SATORI HAROLD
Join the staff of reporters, photographers, cartoonists, and featured
writers as you help create and publish a record of Satori 2006.
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
10:30 A.M. - 12:20 P.M.
201: NOT ALL ENGINEERS DRIVE TRAINS
What comes to mind when you hear the term "engineering"?
Today, it encompasses a wide range of fields that integrate technical
analysis with creativity. It requires attention to fine detail and
an enormous imagination to solve problems of an ever-growing and
complex society. Join us as we explore engineering’s many
applications, and also focus on aspects of civil engineering, including:
structures, strengths of materials, and water resources.
202: IMPROVE YOUR IMPROV
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 your own comedic imagination, and turn it into an art
form. Fun and profit are guaranteed.
203: CAN YOU “DIG IT”?
Ever wanted to “dig up” the past? In this class we will
explore the world of hands-on archaeology with an introduction to
forensic osteology. 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.
Students will be transported by a university van to the archaeological
site from the university campus.
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!
205: INFECTIOUS AND EMERGING DISEASES
OF HUMANS
This course will employ discussions and films to acquaint participants
with the causes, modes of transmissions, methods of prevention,
control, treatment and the clinical manifestations of infectious
and emerging diseases affecting humans today. The medical, social
and economic impact of these human disorders will also be discussed
and debated by all those participating in this course.
206: MICROSCOPIC PAINTING ON A GRAND
SCALE
Is it art? Is it science? Is it both? You decide! Students will
create MACRO sized painting based on their microscopic observations
of live, wild and typically unseen organisms. During this process,
students will have the opportunity to have fun connecting art and
science, while learning more about the world around them.
207: MUSIC OF THE WORLD
We are often told that music is a universal language. But is it,
really? Anthropologists have found evidence of musical behaviors
in every single culture throughout history, but no two groups of
people can boast the same musical heritage. What are the differences
that separate the music of one group from another? What aspects
of music help define a culture? In this class we will be hearing,
playing, and discussing music from around the world to explore what
it means to the members of each culture and how we can understand
it with our Western ears. Be prepared to hear everything from classical
Japanese Gagaku to modern Hindi pop. No musical experience necessary.
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Afternoon
Session
1:10 - 3 P.M.
301: A MOLECULAR TOUR OF YOU!
Physics isn't just gravity and subatomic particles anymore--modern
physicists and chemists are trying to understand biology at a molecular
level, but using the same techniques they've used for centuries
to study the rest of the world. We'll learn about the basic molecules
that make up you! Besides understanding what you're made of, we'll
also learn some new ideas about how all the goo becomes the highly
organized, structured object called a person. Finally, we'll learn
a little bit about what happens when things go wrong--the molecular
basis of diseases like Alzheimer's and the common cold. You'll have
a new appreciation of how amazing life is after this class!
302: MEDIEVAL MAGIC
Art thou ready for a magical journey? The Society for Creative Anachronism
will be your guide on an interactive journey back to the middle
ages. Each day focuses on a different aspect of life in this time.
Learn an array of medieval skills, such as proper etiquette while
attending a royal feast, how to dance the Maltese, and how strict
attention to the code of chivalry was a life or death matter for
those living in the middle ages. Come on this journey into the magical
realm of the Kingdom of Satori!
303: UMMM….WANNA DANCE?!
Dancing with a partner is fun. There is no experience necessary
to learn these dances: Swing, Salsa, Rhumba, Cha-cha, Merengue,
Waltz, Fox Trot, and Tango. Warning: Boys and girls will dance together.
P.S. If you have taken this class before, you had better be practicing
– whether you are taking this class or not.
* 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.
304: ELEMENTARY MY DEAR WATSON: USING
SCIENCE TO SOLVE CRIMES
Something dastardly is afoot at Satori Camp and we're going to catch
the perpetrator. Through the week, you will get the opportunity
to explore and use some of the fascinating methods modern forensic
scientists use to solve crimes. Some examples include: chromatography,
fiber matching, ballistics, fingerprints, tool marks, impressions,
analyzing forgeries and counterfeits and we'll also explore the
role and uses of DNA evidence. Most importantly, you will learn
how to deal with a crime scene so that evidence isn't accidentally
ruined or tampered with. During the last day of class, you will
have to work with your fellow investigators to process a detailed
crime scene, collecting and analyzing evidence in the hopes of solving
a vexing crime.
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 and 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.
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!
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 23rd Top Ten List!
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