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Campus Kids rarely breaks from tradition. That is not to say we do not evolve with the times (see photography vs. digital photo). Each year before this, Masquerade is held, in which each bunk group dressed alike to coordinate to a central theme. After each group presented, a dance was held.
This year was different.
In 1969, thousands of people gathered in Bethel, NY for three days of peace and music.
37 years later, Campus Kids, on the last night of camp, gathered in the quad for five hours of music.
To say that CampStock had everything would be to undersell it. It seemed that CampStock, being the culmination of the 2006 summer, encompassed so many aspects of it.
There was bocce.
4-Square
But perhaps the activity, with the exception of the five hours of live music, that drew the most crowds, was the dunking booth. Campers lined up with softballs in hand to try to hit the target and sink their counselors and friends, all of whom volunteered themselves to be at the mercy of the thrower.
All week, competitions were being held to give away VIP Backstage Passes. While the literal location of backstage was the shade tree, the basement of Lotte Hall was converted to a VIP room, with all the amenities.
For a long time, the music portion of the night was being planned by Dave Heath and Dave Morgan. And if you think organizing five hours of live music is easy, I highly suggest rethinking your definition of easy.
That morning I attended an early morning practice session. Dedication reached new limits.
The stage was set. And so were the bands.
