Morris’s parents enrolled him in a summer camp for high school students during most of June and July. The camp’s location near a mountain lake, with evergreen forest and towering peaks, was like a paradise. Morris enjoyed the cooler temperatures at the camp’s elevation while his parents and siblings sweated it out in the city.

What with canoeing, horseback riding, some group games and classes, and other activities, Morris had plenty to keep him occupied and having fun. The only part of being at camp that he didn’t really like was the weekly inspection.

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