Congo's Art Studio
On this first week of school I find myself sitting in front of my computer dreaming about being outside. I love school, teaching, being the art teacher at CDS. My job doesn't feel like a job and I never dread going to "work". But what I really love is camp! Camp Timanous. I love being part of a greater community that nurtures and watches out for itself. It is home in the summer, the tall pine trees, the old dusty cabins, the cold clear lake, and the people. The people are friendly, cheerful, positive, and real. My family has been at this camp off and on since 1928. When I arrive back at camp in June, Mallards cabin is the same, the friendships start right where they left off in the previous summer or summers. Timeless. All friendships pick up where they left off. I've made some of my best friends in life at camp and friendships are ageless. People I probably wouldn't have ever meet otherwise. Campers, older counselors, young counselors, staff, and directors!
Knock Out Hoops Tournament
One of my favorite events every year is the knock out hoops tournament that takes place in the CDS middle school. We start around the same time as the NCAA tournament and usually end around the same time. Anyone who wants to be in can join — boys, girls, 6th through 8th grade.
It is Spring at CDS Middle School and that means... Pinhole Photography!
What is Pinhole Photography?
The Pinhole Camera is a simple camera without a lens and with a single small aperture — a pinhole (a pin-sized hole in the side of the camera). It uses a light-proof box and a manually operated shutter door. Students can make them out of just about anything, but we generally use the large oatmeal containers to make our own pinhole cameras. (Bonus: the oats make pretty good cookies!)
Rules and Conduct
- Be responsible and helpful
- Bring clothes you don't mind getting paint on...
- Be sure that you get picked up at the ending time!
- Read the script and know the story...
We can only have 6–8 Tech Crew backstage, so the official crew will be determined by:
- Days in attendance helping to make props and working on set pieces
- Experience working backstage (trustworthy, dependable, responsible)
- 8th grade → 7th grade → 6th grade (seniority)
* We will start with making props and painting the backdrop.