Dear Summer Camp,

Dear Summer Camp,

You have failed me. After years spent looking forward to the 4th of July frisbee game of the year, Staff vs. the World, my relationship with the game has taken an ugly turn for the worst. You see, in college I enjoyed tossing the disc around with friends and feeling fairly confident with my frisbee "skills." Don't get me wrong, these "skills" are nothing to brag about. But, there was that year that I scored four points in one 4th of July game. We'll call that the highlight. Other years have not been as victorious, but I do have yet to be on a losing team. You see, I have spent many years loving this game that I first learned at Summer Camp.

Well, that dream was crushed into a million little pieces yesterday. It turns out that the "games" we play at Shrine Mont don't involve ANY of the actual rules, strategy, or terminology. I have no idea what a "cup" looks like on a frisbee field. My only previous interactions with cups have involved liquid. I wouldn't know a pick if it hit me in the face - which it did yesterday. The difference between a "Ho-stack" and "V-stack" sounds like an STD. I am familiar with zone defense, only because of my love for football. I also didn't know that people could be referred to as "poppers." Needless to say, my debut in the Frisbee Winter League was less than stellar. Lucky for me, the Disc Space Invaders (my team) are the most forgiving, patient group of people I have ever met. And thank God (and yes I do mean literally, thank you to God,) I scored one redeeming point. I think it has bought me enough time to read every guide to frisbee strategy I can find before our next game.

So here's my question, Summer Camp - what is that game we play on the 4th of July that involves a plastic disc, lots of yelling, and guys running around shirtless? Pending any stellar recommendations, I'm simply going to refer to it simply as Shrine Mont Folly.

Love,

Disillusioned Counselor