Martha Alexander | 3.08.2011

Just the feeling of Summer brought about a positive change in the environment.

The school had broken off for the Summer Break. Students were off vacationing.

Yet, Martha was stuck in 'Camp Ivanhe' which was loosely translated to the 'Camp of Dread' by the happy campers.

She was stuck with preschoolers and a bunch of older kids. There wasn't anyone of her age, except Mark and Flynn.

Flynn is a classmate of her's who is a little too nosy and rich. He had a luxurious tent when he arrived, with coolers and air conditioning, which is a rare commodity in their camp.

Many of the older kids wished to join his group. So, he wasn't left alone.

It was tough work to get up, early in the morning and get jogging. They learned how to build a fire, companionship, build a tent, should they be lost in the wilderness by themselves.

But, at the end of the camp, they hadn't learned enough to survive in the wilderness. Rather, they had learned a great deal about the advantages of being affected by pseudo-food poisoning.

Martha and Mark were tired of training on the 20th day of camp. They had decided to claim that they had been infected by a stomach bug.

They knew that the officials wouldn't accept their issue. But, still, they decided to give it a shot.

Martha wore her best weary-face, while Mark did the talking and groaning. The officials agreed, to their surprise and left them in the 'Officials' Caravan'. Nobody could stay with them because they were going off for a trek in the mountains. They did leave their dog, behind, though.

Martha and Mark had a wonderful time. They raided their stash of food, which surprisingly wasn't bland oats.

They had been cured of all disease when the officials arrived at dawn to check on their health.