Friday, July 26, 2002

Sunday

Satori Camp 2002 starts. All campers and many parents gathered for the opening meeting, where campers met live-in resident, Bob the Fern, and we went to dinner. Then all campers trooped back into the evening activity for the night, Satori Orientation and meeting other campers in groups, plus a tour of the campus for classes the next morning. This is when campers traveling in the elevators first met Pubert, the elevator ghost.

Monday

Classes started after breakfast. Some campers provided more than enough time to allow them to find their classes. Reports of lost campers on the campus were given. After the morning and midday sessions, all members of Satori went to lunch, quickly chatting with their friends about classes, and oggling over their third meal. Afternoon classes came and went, and campers rushed to the Jim Black climbing rock, where they posed for a group picture with their butts being fried on the rocks, then to the recreational activities. Then to dinner, and after that, Capture the Flag. The red team won two games, and the yellow team won one. Campers socialized after the first busy day of the week and then plopped sleepily into bed.

Tuesday

Another normal day at Satori started, with bouncy sausages and pancakes. This author found it EXTREMELY hard to actually poke the sausage with a fork, and eventually gave up after it bounced off her plate. Morning classes began, while students, tired after their first full day, yawned their way in. Midday too, and soon lunch started. After dinner and some free time, campers went to the Mystery Activity, which was Skit Night. After a surprise visit from Christina Aguilera and a quick performance of "Genie in a Bottle," the skits continued, ranging from an e-coli sketch, to a Fear Factor episode, in which many were killed (but none were hurt in the actual making.) Then, people trudged to their rooms, only to hear certain tunes coming from a small lobby area on the fifth floor, which turned out to be a sort of concert, featuring guitars and a synthesizer, both being performed at different times.

Wednesday

Birthdays of Mike and Chris! Classes proceeded as usual, with the breakfast and lunch intervals. By the afternoon class, almost all of the campers had found out about the cheerleaders who had moved into Streeter Hall. Then, campers had a brief free time, before a quick meeting. Mike allowed everyone to go and change into their outfits, and then a crowd proceeded to the PUB for the Medieval Feast. There was wonderful food and dancing. Campers went back to the dorms and hung out, discovering the cheerleaders, and some listened to Michaela Alden perform a few of her songs. Then almost half of the camp ran quickly down to the TV room on the first floor to watch Mike and Chris on FOX 28 News, talking about Satori.

Thursday

Campers slowly came into the PUB, stating their disbelief and dismay that camp would almost be over. They also talked about their excitement for the dance. Classes went like always, with lunch in between, and then dinner. Anxious campers stuffed themselves, and worried campers could barely get anything down. It was quite a sight to be on the girl's floor, where many ran around talking with their friends, and preparing for the dance at the same time. Then after a quick meeting in the girl's "lobby," and filling out of a survey, they proceeded downstairs to a mix of oldies, newies, and techno dance tunes. In the middle was a Jimi Hendrix tribute for Mike, who danced in the middle of a crowd for two Jimi songs. At the end, the dancers all ripped down the beautiful decorations with joy, and posed for millions of pictures.

Friday

Campers came into breakfast just like it was a normal day. But it wasn't. Today is the last day of Satori Camp 2002. Among breakfast conversations were the dance, the disbelief that we would be leaving soon, and the usual topics. Again, Grace Chapin molded a beautiful "mealtime creation." Anyways, it's been a great year, and I speak for all at the Satori Harold when I say that we hope you all had fun, and we'll see you next year.