The Results from the First Camp Rotation

10:49 A.M.
We've started our 2nd rotation for the last EdVenture Camp. The scores are in for the first rotation (except for the class session which is evaluated at the end of each camp). Here are the results from the camper surveys.
The scoring system is as follows:
A = 1
B = 2
C = 3
D = 4
F = 5

A 1 is a perfect score!
Rotation 1: All Ships Total: 1.20
Last Camp’s Score: 1.25

Voyager: Bracken Funk
Story: Silhouette: 1.09
Last camp Shadows: 1.30
Staff: 1.18
last camp 1.20
Job: 1.27
Last camp 1.30
Difference: 1.27
last camp 1.00
• Total for Rotation One: 1.20
Last camp: 1.20

Magellan: Emily Perry.
Story: Defender: 1.28
Last camp: Defender 1.21
Staff: 1.21
Last camp 1.07
Job: 1.42
Last camp 1.36
Difference: 1.14
Last camp 1.21
• Total for Rotation One: 1.26
Last camp: 1.21

Phoenix: Alex A.
Story: Supernova : 1.33
Last camp Fatal Error: 2.00
Staff: 1.16
Last camp 1.50
Job: 1.66
Last camp 2.00
Difference: 1.33
Last camp 1.17
• Total for Rotation One: 1.37
Last camp: 1.67

Galileo: Stacy Carrol
Story: Maximus: 1.00
Last camp: Maximus - 1.20
Staff: 1.00
Last camp:1.00
Job: 1.20
Last camp 1.20
Difference: 1.00
Last camp 1.00
• Total for Rotation One: 1.05
Last camp 1.10

Odyssey: Caity L.
Story: Heir to the Empire: 1.00
Last camp: Heir to Empire: 1.00
Staff: 1.12
Last camp 1.00
Job: 1.25
Last camp 1.12
Difference: 1.12
Last camp 1.12
• Total for Rotation One: 1.12
Last camp: 1.06

Lunch is coming up next. The camp is rolling along nicely. No Vomiting Yet!!
Happy Day.

Mr. Williamson

EdVenture Camp Update: 8:11 A.M.

8:11 A.M. Day 2
The Campers were good to us last night. They went to bed without a fuss. The staff's attitude improves 50% when we have campers that go to bed quietly. A fussless night means we get sleep. When we get sleep we work harder the next day. I locked all the school's interior doors at midnight as I made my final rounds.

The air conditioning is off in the hallways. It is muggy outside. Without the air it becomes muggy inside. The staff and campers are in air conditioned rooms so the night will be comfortable. After my final check of the boys I found Spencer D (one of our Ranger Staff) sitting in the Voyager's Brig with his leg up and ankle exposed. He gave me that look. I knew straight away we had an ankle problem.
"I leap frogged over Hunter in the halls," he sheepishly said. He continued the story, inserting details as he went. We iced the ankle. He called his sister and left after midnight. He is back this morning - walking with a slight limp. We are in good shape.

We had one girl go home around 1:00 A.M. suffering from severe home sickness. Camper's attitudes concerning home sickness covers the spectrum. Some kids become violently ill after a few hours from home. Once they leave they never return. Some tough it out until late in the evening and then, having exhausted their reserves, make the call for pick up. Others are completely opposite. They don't suffer from home sickness - they are Sick of Home. This type of child is usually more independent - they seem to be natural leaders. They enjoy getting away from home and testing their wings in new environments.
The young lady returned this morning. The camp is whole again. Breakfast is finished. The kids are in their class and simulators. Clouds are moving in promising a storm. All is Well at 8:23 A.M.

Our Last EdVenture Camp. A Rotation by Rotation Essay

EdVenture Camp 7. The Last of the Summer Season of 2008

8:41 P.M.
The Campers arrived between 7:00 and 7:30 P.M. We have 14 girls and 52 boys on this camp.
Fourteen are on their second or third camp of the season. We wonder what we will do with the repeat campers to keep them on task and engaged.
The 'Campers' appear normal - at face value. Most children appear sweet and innocent - at first.
Only after several hours into the camp will their true nature emerge. We have a good crew of staff and volunteers. Fingers crossed all will go well.

Bracken Funk changed the introduction of the Flight Directors. I normally announce them by name and the ship they run. Bracken turned it into a sporting event by playing the TV announcer and calling each Flight Director into the gym as if they were boxers coming in for a fight. The campers thought it was great!
From my desk I hear the Phoenix crew discuss ways to cool their engines. The Voyager is quiet. I don't think they've launched. The other ships are out of range.
I've finished my safety walk around the school. Everything is locked up tight and we are good to go on our last EdVenture Camp of the season. Stand by for further developments.

Mr. Williamson