I always loved attending summer camp.
It meant meeting up with friends from across the country.
The camp was out in the wilderness, and most of our activities were outdoor. However, we stayed indoors when it got too hot to go exploring. Last year my parents drove me to the camp as usual. I was glad to see all my friends and meet other kids from different schools. We signed in and went straight to our rooms. After a bit of rest, it was time to head to the dining hall for lunch. It was so hot outside that I was looking forward to the cooling system in the dining hall. But, to my shock, it was hot and humid inside. The AC was broken, and repairs weren’t possible until the next day. The air in the hall was stuffy and hot, which made it hard to breathe. I was glad the rooms had suitable HVAC units, but we weren’t permitted to eat meals there. That meant I had to endure the sweltering heat until I was done with lunch. I heard from the other students that an HVAC technician had been contacted. But, the AC service had informed the administration that repairs would have to wait until the following day. I wondered what was wrong with the heating and cooling system. Perhaps the air filters were clogged, or some parts needed urgent replacement. I made a mental note to ask our teacher permission to converse with the air conditioner specialist the following day. I’d always been interested in electric devices, and the wall-mounted AC made my mind race with curiosity. My hope was I’d be allowed to watch the AC mechanic take apart the unit for inspection. I knew my teacher would agree since he always encouraged us to be curious and ask questions.