Morning Session (8:10-10 a.m.)
What makes a good reporter? How can I be sure what I read is true? What in the world is a “lede”? Learn the basics of news writing and reporting ethics while creating a camp archive. As a Harold reporter, you will be responsible for documenting memorable camp highlights in a daily newspaper while learning what makes news, news. Students who take this course get to be responsible for recording the history of Satori. Be the eyes, ears, and voice of Satori 2025!
Course restrictions: Must be a returning Satori camper; high school students only.
One of the most common class of reactions is acid base chemistry. This simple reaction does everything from dying our clothing to digesting our food. We’ll explore the pH scale and investigate some common reactions such as making soap.
How much can you really trust your own brain? This hands-on psychology course examines how we think, learn, and perceive the world—while uncovering the surprising ways our minds can deceive us. You’ll participate in interactive experiments, challenge popular psychological myths, and explore the science behind memory, behavior, and social influence. Together, we’ll unlock the mysteries of human cognition and behavior.
Step into the world of kings and queens, where every move counts and strategy reigns supreme! At Satori’s first ever Chess Club, you will dive into the art of brilliant tactics, cunning strategies, daring openings, and fierce counterattacks. From legendary gambits to iconic historical games, students will sharpen their minds and test their skills in thrilling battles on the board.
The week culminates in an action-packed tournament, where young grandmasters-in-the-making will put their knowledge to the test and compete for victory. Think you have what it takes to outwit your opponent? Join us and make your move!
Join us for a class exploring the joy of singing and the effects music has on our hearts and minds. We will be singing and performing songs that share themes of acceptance and inclusion. Prior singing experience recommended but not required.
In this class, we will explore the fundamentals of front-end web development. Today we use the internet to do pretty much everything, but creating the pages people see and interact with is a complex task. We’ll cover HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and finally the React framework to bring it all together.
Finances are something we all must navigate at some point, and in fact, many of you are likely already managing finances in some way already. My goal in teaching this class is to equip you with the tools to approach finance with confidence. Throughout this class, we’ll cover what money is and how it works, the fundamentals of money management, what you can do now to set yourself up for financial success, and even explore strategies for saving like a millionaire.
We will be looking at the social and cultural norms of different decades throughout world history and how the norms would impact the events that occurred. In this examination, we will be focusing on the social norms themselves and whether the events that occurred were ahead of or behind the norms and expectations of the era. Once that has been determined, we will look at and determine whether the social norms impacted the decisions/events or if they occurred independent of what was happening in society.
Art Block who? This class explores art-making through a playful, curious and intuitive approach to better access art’s superpower skills of creativity, problem solving and self-care. This studio class will be comprised of mixed media warmups and exercises, projects, self-reflection and group discussions.
Midday Session (10:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.)
Join us for a calming and creative journey in our Mandala Meditation Drawing class, where art meets mindfulness! This class is designed for individuals of all ages and skill levels who wish to explore their creativity while experiencing the therapeutic benefits of drawing mandalas. Participants will learn the art of creating mandalas as a form of meditation, promoting relaxation, focus, and self-expression. Through guided instruction, participants will discover how to use geometric patterns and symmetry to create their own unique designs, enhancing their mindfulness practice.
You have probably talked about him in school. You have probably read or seen Shakespeare performed, probably in movie form. So why are we still doing these dusty 400 year-old plays? Let’s really dig into the cannon and see what makes these timeless stories tick. In this class, we will learn about the smart, funny, and often bawdy Bard.
Since time immemorial people have struggled through times of change and stress. And throughout history people have examined and written about human struggle and ways to adapt and cope. In this class you will learn about strategies to manage and thrive in the face of adversity, as put forth by some of the greatest thinkers in the fields of philosophy, psychology, and the arts. From Stoicism and Existential thought to mindfulness and even pop music, we’ll find ways to get through this thing called life!
In this class, we will learn how philosophy can help us better understand ethical problems and live better lives by playing a modified version of Dungeons & Dragons! Students will navigate a mythological world set within The Epic of Gilgamesh filled with fantastical creatures and real questions. We will also take breaks from roleplaying to discuss some of the philosophical questions that emerge from decisions made in the game. This class is open to new players and D&D fanatics alike! So, roll for initiative and answer the call to adventure! If you do, you just might level up in real life!
In this class, we will explore ukulele performance, including chords, strumming, and plucking. We will learn songs from all across the world, in multiple different styles, and have the opportunity to create our own simple songs. I will provide instruments, but you are welcome to bring yours and all skill levels are welcome.
In this class, we will explore ukulele performance, including chords, strumming, and plucking. We will learn songs from all across the world, in multiple different styles, and have the opportunity to create our own simple songs. I will provide instruments, but you are welcome to bring yours and all skill levels are welcome.
In this course, we will consider important current social issues (for example: civil rights, achievement gap, economic disparities, immigration, gender equality, etc.) that are important to each of us personally and examine many of the personal, social, political, and philosophical complexities that undergird them. In doing so, we will reflect on our own stories of identity that shape our personal philosophies and the ways we seek to live out those stories in the world.
This course will explore various aspects pertaining to the field of Oceanography and how they interact with one another. Topics covered include the chemistry of ocean water, the physics of wave patterns and tides, seafloor geology and topography, and marine biology. Oceanography is the study of the ocean. It covers a wide range of topics, including marine organisms and ecosystem dynamics; ocean currents, waves, and geophysical fluid dynamics; plate tectonics; geology of the sea floor; and fluxes of various chemical substances and physical properties within the ocean and across its boundaries. These diverse topics reflect multiple disciplines that oceanographers blend to further knowledge of the world ocean and understanding of processes within it: biology, chemistry, geology, meteorology, and physics as well as geography.
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!
Afternoon Session (1:10-3 p.m.)
Clean energy solutions are needed all over the world as energy demands increase and we continue to understand how the use of fossil fuels affects the world we live in. Fuel cells and hydrogen are one way that these energy needs can be met without harmful byproducts. In this class you will learn about hydrogen production, storage and transportation, and how fuel cells use hydrogen to produce electricity. During the week you will have the opportunity to see a functional fuel cell system and the components that make it work.
In a world where it’s getting more and more difficult to listen to those we disagree with, this class will focus on doing just that. Learn how to engage in thoughtful (if heated) conversations around today’s controversial topics. We’ll talk, we’ll listen, we’ll argue, and we’ll still be friends after.
Do you dream of defying gravity, feeling pretty, witty, and bright, or singing in the rain (or at least in a well-lit theatre)? Then this intro to musical theatre class is for you! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just hopelessly devoted to Broadway from afar, we’ll explore the fundamentals of acting, singing, and movement in the magical world of musicals. No experience necessary. Bring a piece, or you can work on one assigned by the instructor.
This class will explore how pop culture and pop music intertwine. We will discuss why music and media trends become popular. How do pop music and social movements become trends? What is a fad and what is a tradition? In the end, we will discuss why we play the songs at the annual camp dance.
Older than science, books and even math; language has been the hallmark of humanity. It binds us together and makes us a community. Campers will look at examples of a variety of languages, from Latin to Klingon and German to Elven, to learn the basic fundamentals of Linguistic Theory and to construct their own secret language.
Grab your swords, spears, and sandals! As long as there have been humans, there has been mythology to explain our reality. In this class, we will analyze the form and function of mythology with examples from history. You will have a chance to craft your own myths to better understand the process and evolution of myth creation. We will also discuss how mythology can be applied to our lives in the 21st century. Launch “1,000” ships and create your own myths and legends!
This class will examine and discuss famous short stories from famous contemporary and classic authors, as well as working on short stories of our own throughout the week. The class will work together through creative exercises and peer editing. At the end of the week, we will make a small digital magazine of the stories we worked on.
Come join the Government of Satori, where we will elect leadership, form committees, draft legislation, debate important issues, and where we will draft our own Constitution. We will work together to find out if we can find a way for the nation of Satori to succeed.
Want to be the next dynamite detective or superstar spy? Learn to apply math and logic towards cracking codes, investigating crime scenes, and cornering criminals. Each day, your group will tackle a new mystery with twists and turns along the way, ending with an Escape Room competition. Come sharpen your skills for your next caper, crime or whodunnit!
