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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: THE PHILOSOPHY AND CULTURE 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!
103: WHAT WE ALL WISH MATH WAS LIKE
ALL THE TIME
Ever get the feeling you could do way cooler things with
math than anyone’s telling you? In this outsidethe- box math
class, we’ll explore brain-busting logic puzzles, impressive
number tricks, and math connections in nature, music and art. No
calculators needed!
104: 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.
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: WRITE LIKE A JOURNALIST
Good writing is about more than who, what, where, when
and how. It’s about creating a sense of time and place. In
this class, through journaling and other creative writing exercises,
we will explore techniques for observing and recreating the sights,
sounds and sensory experiences that bring words to life. Come prepared
to learn how fun writing can be!
106: THE SATORI HAROLD
Join the staff of reporters, photographers, cartoonists,
and featured writers as you help create and publish a record of
Satori 2008. 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.
107: 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).
108: TRUE FRIENDS STAB YOU IN THE FRONT
Have you ever wanted to be part of a swordfight? Pretended
to be Zorro? Cheered for the Olympic team? If so, this is the class
for you! Over the course of the week, we will learn about fencing
within a historical context, from its roots in medieval history
to the modern sport. Our focus will be acquiring basic skills applicable
to contemporary fencing, including offensive and defensive techniques.
We will also spend time discussing individual progress and the cognitive
processes essential to becoming a successful fencer. Safety issues
will be addressed and all necessary protective equipment will be
provided.
109: BLUE AND PINK IN BLACK AND
WHITE
When you meet someone, it is likely that one of the first
things you notice is whether the person is a man or woman, a boy
or a girl. Categorizing yourself and others according to gender
or sex is just one means of organizing the world around you. But
where does the concept of gender come from? Is it simply based on
biology? How do psychology, history, and media define our conception
of gender? And why is it so important? In this class, we will utilize
theories, information and methods from various fields to answer
these and other questions concerning the topic of gender.
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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: JAPANESE
Konnichiwa! Nihongo o benyoo shimashoo! In this basic
Japanese language class for beginning students, learn how to write
your name in Japanese, how to construct basic Japanese sentences,
and how to say fun and useful phrases. This class is perfect for
beginners as well as for those who have some basic understanding
of the Japanese language.
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
The immune system of humans and other animals and its
role in preventing and controlling disease will be described. Many
important questions will be explored, such as: What are the consequences
when this important system is compromised due to faulty inheritance
or disease? What role does the immune system play in the rejection
of transplanted tissue or organs? How does a disease develop? Other
topics of discussion that enable us to regulate the immune system
and treat a number of different types of diseased, as well as current
diagnostic procedures to evaluate the immune system for function
and activity.
206: THE SATORI REEL
From storyboard to screening, campers will work in teams
to adapt a script into a short over the course of a week. They’ll
learn about different techniques and tools to make their film look
more professional including the use of colors, lighting, and mise-enscene.
To finalize their work, they be taught the basics of editing and
post work. So slate the scene and cue the actors - the Satori Reel
is rolling...
Course Restrictions: Must be a returning Satori camper; High
School students only.
207: THE SEARCH FOR WISDOM
“Philosophy” literally means, “love
of wisdom”. Come join us as we discuss such important questions
as “What is a mind?”, “How can we tell the difference
between reality and illusion?”, “What is morality, really?”,
and “What makes me the same person I was when I was younger
even though I’m not really the same?” These and similar
questions have been asked for centuries and many scholars have come
up with some very interesting answers. This class will balance an
overview of some of the answers that have been suggested by philosophers
with the opportunity to present your own ideas and debate them with
others. With a little luck, maybe we will find some wisdom along
the way...
208: CRIME AND PUNISHMENT
There oughtta be a law! Criminology is the study of crimes,
criminals, and criminal behavior. Terrorism & anti-terrorism,
serial killers & mass murders, hit men, organized crime, white
collar, petty crimes, and controlled substance all fall within the
boundaries of Criminology. The course will foster a better understanding
of the criminal justice process as a whole, along with a good grasp
on the theories of why, as a society, we punish others. The class
will look at the causes of crime so that we will better understand
and prevent crime. The United States and Great Britain have sped
down a road of harsh and punitive sanctions, rooted in individualistic
conceptions of crime. We will discover why.
209: PAINTERS 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 $5 lab fee associated with this course which must
be paid at the time tuition is due.
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Afternoon
Session
1:10 - 3 P.M.
301: HANDS-ON GEOLOGY
This course will introduce students to geology. We will
be doing some lab and some field trips. This course will make you
get your hands a little dirty! The class will concentrate on the
geology of the Spokane-Cheney area. We will go on several field
trips looking at water features along the streams and rivers in
the area, landslides and the geology of the scablands.
302: MEDIEVAL TIMES
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.
NOTE: Bring one pair of clean socks to be worn only in the dance
studio, dance shoes, or another pair of nonmarking 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.
There is a $15 lab fee associated with this course which must
be paid at the time tuition is due.
305: BATIK IS CHIC!
From Tie-Dye to Batik, explore the ancient world of wax-resist
fabric design. Work with colorful dyes, unbleached muslin and simple
clothing pieces to create designs, patterns and compositions that
are uniquely you.
There is a $5 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 25th Top Ten List!
308: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Alan Turing thought the possibility of intelligent computers
was real enough that he devised a test to determine if you were
talking to a computer or a human. This may seem silly, but during
a recent artificial intelligence (AI) competition more than 50%
of the judges were fooled into thinking a computer was actually
human. This class looks at the possibility for “intelligent
computers”, and the greater picture of what it means to “think
like a human”. We will explore issues surrounding the possibility
of AI, including: where technology is today; the debate surrounding
the definition of intelligence and what it means to be “conscious”;
and finally the ethical fallout of AI research.
309: GERMS! THEY'RE COMING FOR YOU!
You wash your hands dutifully, drink lots of water, all
to keep from getting sick. But sometimes you do, and maybe you have
to take antibiotics, or some other medication to help you get better.
Did you ever wonder how those drugs work? Or how your own natural
defenses recognize that you’re sick and do something about
it? For that matter, how did that nasty virus get inside you in
the first place? And just what does it mean to be inside you anyway?
In this class, we’ll look at the fascinating molecules that
make and fight disease, and learn how modern biologists, chemists,
and even physicists study those diseases.
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