Science camp Journal: DAY TWO

We went on a HUGE hike up to the top of Spider Mountain. Before the hike, we had made our own sandwich. Mine was made of turkey, lettuce, and cheese. Simple, but tasty. We also had a fruit, chip bag, and cookie.

On our way there, we saw a TALL tree. Then we played Professor hike. This was a game in which the Professor went ahead of everyone on the trail while we played a game. Then, our leaders would send two people on the trail. The professor would “hypnotize” them into believing that they were professors. Then, the next two people would go on the trail and reach the “professors.” The professors would either ask a question or state a fact. After that, the students would continue on the way and eventually meet the professor, who would hypnotize them. Hence, the game would continue until everyone met at a certain place.

After we reached the top, we continued back and reached within the hour. On the way, we enjoyed some edible plants. We tried a plant called Redwood Sorrel, a plant that looks a lot like a clover. It tasted like a Granny Smith Apple. We also had a Douglas Fir that is often mistaken with redwood.

WHEN WE GOT BACK:

·        We played a long, but fun, game of capture the flag, in which my team won.

·        We played a game of Gaga Ball. In this game, a lot like dodgeball, you were only able to hit the ball with your hand. Also, if a person was hit anywhere other than the foot to the knee, then the person was safe.

·        Then we filled out a paper about our leaders.

·        Then we had dinner and slept (BARELY).

Science Camp Songs

These were some of the songs we sung at Science Camp.

BANANA SLUG
Chorus
Ba-Na-Na Slug, Slug, Slug!
Banana slug, Ba-Na-Na-Na-Na
Banana slug, Ba-Na-Na-Na-Na
Banana slug, Banana Slug.


You know I love my baby (love my baby)
I love the way that she hugs (way that she hugs)
People don't understand it (don't understand it)
It's a banana slug (banana slug)


CHORUS


It's just got one foot (got one foot)
It ain't got no toes  (got no toes)
It hangs out in the forest (out in the forest)
And helps to decompose (helps to decompose)


CHORUS


The way you wiggle your antennae (wiggle your antennae)
You know it gives me such bliss (gives me such bliss)
Come on, come on banana slug (come on banana slug)
Come on and give me a kiss (give me a kiss)


CHORUS


The way you slide through the forest (slide through the forest)
You know you look so fine (look so fine)
Come on, come on banana slug (come on banana slug)
Come on and show off your slime (show off your slime)


CHORUS


Some people say that it's gross (say that it's gross)
Don't want to hear that jive (hear that jive)
'Cause if not for my baby (not for my baby)
The forest might not survive (might not survive)


CHORUS


You know I love my baby (love my baby)
But he doesn't love me (Doesn't love me)
'Cause it's a hermaphrodite (Hermaphrodite)
Which means he's also a she (also a she)

Chorus


TAN OAK
Sing to the tune of Louie, Louie

Chorus
Tan oak, Tan oak: ooh baby let your xylem flow.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (x2)
(Repeat each line)


Let me tell you about,
Something to make you shout,
It's the tan oak tree,
and it's special to me! 


Chorus 


The xylem's under the bark,
Where it's cool and dark,
It takes the wet from the ground,
And spreads it around!


Chorus 


An acorn's hat,
Is bristly and fat,
The squirrels think it's neat,
To have an acorn treat,


Chorus 


It's the oak that's tan,
It gives us a hand, 
It's where the Indians go,
For the acorns that grow,

Chorus


It's an evergreen,
It's the best that I've seen,
So put your hands in the air,
And show that you care.


Chorus


Bazooka bubblegum
 Chorus
Bubblegum, bazooka-zooka-zooka bubblegum
bazooka-zooka-zooka bubblegum
bazooka-zooka-zooka bubblegum


My mom gave me a penny,
She said to eat at Denny's,
But I didn't eat at Denny's,
Instead I had some...


Chorus


My mom gave me a nickel,
She said buy a pickle,
But I didn't buy a pickle
Instead I had some...
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Chorus


My mom gave me a dime,
she said to buy a lime,
But I didn't buy no lime,
Instead I had some...


Chorus


My mom gave me a quarter,
She said to buy some water,
But I didn't buy no water,
Instead I had some...


Chorus

My mom gave me a five,

She said to stay alive,

But I didn't stay alive,

Instead I choked on...

Chorus

My mom gave me a ten,

She said to live again,

So I lived again,

And then I had some...

Chorus 

FROGGY
Dog,
Dog,cat,
Dog,cat,mouse
FROGGY!
Itsy, bitsy, teeny weeny, itlle, bitty froggy

Science camp Journal: DAY ONE

I stepped out of the crowded bus and took a breath of the fresh air. This was it! After two hours on a bus, I had finally arrived at SCIENCE CAMP.

It all began when I walked towards the large group of nervous sixth graders at school waiting for the bus that would take them all (including me) to their first science camp at Camp Campbell near Boulder Creek. As a kid who had been in this school, Forest Park, for over 6 years (this being my 7th) Science Camp was the stuff of legend.

I dropped my heavy bag with all my clothes and "supplies" that would last through my three and a half days at camp. My sleeping bag was so big, I had to carry it separately. I quickly found out that I was the only one from my class who was there. Minutes later, I caught a glimpse of my best friend Yash, who I have known for 6 years, drag his heavy bag towards the crowd. I caught up with him, and two minutes before school began (8:28), my other best friend, Pranav, walked towards me. Lugging his heavy bag, he asked,"Ready?" After loading our luggage, we hopped into the bus and got ready to depart. The bus lurched forward, the motor roaring, and ... the bus stopped. 10 minutes later, The bus driver started the bus again... and she stopped the bus. I would only learn three days later what had happened. On the other bus, the bus driver was showing the first aid kit when it fell out and smashed the window. So, we had to wait for the replacement bus. Anyway, we left twenty minutes later, at around 9:20, and we reached camp at around 11:18.

The first thing that the volunteers showed us was the.. bathrooms. Then we headed towards the campfire. When we reached there, we were immediately seated. The leader decided to teach us two songs: Banana Slug and Tan Oak. Then they announced the cabin groups. The first group, not me! Second, not me! Then, the third group started off with six people I didn't select, then they called... me! I held my breath, and they called,"Yash and Pranav!" YES! My best friends were in my cabin. But we had two GIRL leaders! Summer and Robin. Summer's real name was Brandy and Robin's real name was Adrianna. We were immediately ushered into the new dining hall and we enjoyed a lunch that we had packed. I had popcorn chicken(OH YEAH!) We were led to our cabins, and then Professor Hummingbird (our field teacher) took us on a tour of  the camp. Then we went on a hike into the forest! There, we ate some Douglas Fir and we touched some Hazelnut leaves that were as soft as cotton. Professor Hummingbird shared a beautiful poem about Hazelnut leaves,

                                                       " Hazelnut, Hazelnut, 

                                                         Soft enough to wipe your butt!"

After we finished laughing our heads off, we saw a part of the San Lorenzo river. There, we skipped stones across the river. On the way, we saw a banana slug. Did you know they are Hermaphroditic? We walked back to camp for dinner. we enjoyed Chicken Parmesan, green beans, and bread. Then we had a fiesta.

As I fell asleep, I remembered that my table got the super table award which is given to the cleanest and quietest table.