Storms
by Matt Chupeck

I Spent 20 years at St Andrew's. I know every nook and cranny, every tree, almost every brick in every building. What sticks in my mind, however, is that St. Andrew's is the best place I've found to watch thunderstorms. Whether it's day or night, ther's just no better place.

During the day, to check if a storm is coming (and you should check frequently in summer) watch the lake. Storm winds make waves that roll down the lake faster then the storm moves over the ground. If the lake is smooth as glass one minute and suddenly waves are rolling in 2 feet high, run and duck for cover. You're are in for a nasty storm.

Night is a different story. There's no warning but the flashes of lightning. Maybe it will pass right over the camp with pounding rains. Maybe not. Just sit back and enjoy it.

The boy's dorm is the best place at St. Andrew's to view storms. Stand in the front doorway or out on the front step. As the storm goes overhead, work your way under the eaves to the back end of the dorm, open the back door and watch it disappear. I'm always awe-struck.

If you go to St Andrew's Camp, enjoy the storms. You'll remember their beauty, strength and majesty all your life.