The Survival guide

1. The Survival guide By: Philip Adair

2. Rules At Camp Green Lake • Can not leave your hole before you finish. • Are not allowed to help dig other people’s holes. • Can not go into your tent to rest, until your hole is finished. • Your hole has to be as deep as your shovel, which is 5 feet long, and you would have to be able to lay your shovel flat across the bottom in any direction. • Can not bring guns, explosives, weapons, drugs, or alcohol onto the premises. • Can not leave at any time to rest in the Warden’s hammock, under the shade of the only two trees.

3. More Rules • Are only allowed a four-minute shower. • If you find anything when you’re digging that is valuable, you have to show it to the Warden. • Can not talk back to any of the counselors. • Can not steal any of the counselors possessions, including the food and water.

4. Helpful Advice • Eating onions will help prevent being bitten by a yellow-spotted lizard. • Do not steal Mr. Sir’s sunflower seeds. • Avoid digging at noon, since that is the hottest part of the day. • Try to stay in the shade as much as possible. • If you’re digging behind someone, make sure that he does not hit you with the shovel. • Call everyone by their nickname or they will get mad at you. • If the Warden gets angry at you, you should watch out for her fingernails.

5. Some More Advice For Staying At Camp Green Lake • The Warden has cameras watching you, so do not do anything suspicious. • Look for yellow-spotted lizards in the hole before you enter. • You should remain calm if there is a yellow-spotted lizard on you.

6. The “Must-haves,” For Camp Green Lake • Some onions to eat in case you meet a yellow-spotted lizard. • A pair of gloves that would help you with digging holes. • An alarm clock to help wake you up at an early time. • Some comfortable clothing to wear after you are done digging. • Sunscreen to put on when you go out to dig your hole. • Sunglasses and a hat to protect your face and be able to see when the sun is in your eyes.

7. More Equipment Needed For Camp • Stationery paper and a pencil to keep in touch with your family and friends. • Soap and a towel for taking a shower. • A pair of durable shoes or boots to protect your feet from the hard terrain. • A Toothbrush and toothpaste to keep your teeth clean.

8. Comments From Former Campers • “Well, the first hole’s the hardest,” Magnet said. (page 35) • “The second hole’s a lot harder. You’re hurting before you even get started,” said X-Ray. (page 45) • “I’ve been here for almost a year. I’ve never found anything,” said X-Ray. (page 52) • ‘The third hole’s the hardest,” X-Ray said. (page 55) • “They’re going to finally let you out of here?” asked Magnet. (page 56)

9. More Comments About Camp • “You can pretend you found it first thing in the morning. Then you can get the whole day off, instead of just a hour or so this afternoon.” said Stanley. (page 62) • “What kind of camp are you running here, Ms. Walker?” Said the Attorney General. (page 220)

10. Thoughts About Camp Life • “They weren’t just digging to “build character.” They were definitely looking for something.” said Stanley. (page 71) • “That’s the last hole I will ever dig.” Zero said. (page 185) • “If I had just kept those old smelly sneakers, then neither of us would be here right now.” said Zero. (page 184)