By ANGIE MCQUAIG - CSI
Added: Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:00:00 UTC

http://www.csicop.org/specialarticles/show/camp_inquiry_rocks/

The high rafters of the camp lodge rang out with the sound of voices set to the exuberant strum of Monty Harper’s guitar. Forty-five youngsters, aged 7 to 16, over eighty of their parents, 14 staffers, and one of world’s leading cosmologists joined in the song collectively written by the campers over the previous week, with the expert guidance of Mr. Harper, a professional children’s songwriter. Then came the answer, in chorus:

“Camp Inquiry, Camp Inquiry, Camp Inquiry

I-N-Q-U-I-R-Y

Inquiry makes your brain cells fly!”

This theme song for Camp Inquiry was one of dozens of original compositions that were showcased at the emotional Saturday evening closing ceremonies of the Center for Inquiry’s innovative camp for critical thinking located in Holland, New York, now in its fifth year.

“We ended up with lots of great songs,” Mr. Harper commented. “The kids were incredibly creative and talented and enthusiastic. I guided them where needed, but mostly I tried to just stay out of the way and let them do their thing. The ones that performed on Saturday night were so proud and excited. They created many lasting memories and the kids came away feeling empowered to express themselves artistically whenever they feel the need.”
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TAGGED: CAMPAIGNS, CHILDREN, EDUCATION

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