One particular study had to do with rats. All of rats were put in a maze that had white wall panels with food placed at maze exit. The exit path had colored panels, serving as landmarks, to mark correct turns. After a little practice rats found food. The path was changed repeatedly but as long as colored panels were used all rats found food. Then, white panels were substituted for colored panels. The males still found food but females were hopelessly lost.

They cut up all rat brains (sorry) and found one section of male brain that was lumpier (some of these scientific terms are just unavoidable) than female brain. The researchers postulated that lumpiness was result of need to develop advanced locator abilities so male rats could find their way back to previously discovered food sources while female cared for little ratlings.

Then, they cut up human brains (I'm sure they were already dead) and found same differences.

So, there you have it. I am much more accepting now that I know that women are directionally dyslexic. On other hand, men might be mutants.

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4. Objectives: What are objectives of camp? Are objectives carried out in activities of camp?

5. Flexibility: Are camp's programs flexible? If your child has already had a particular course or activity, is it possible for him or her to attend an alternate activity?

6. Balance: Does camp allow for a balance between learning and fun? How is camp structured for hours after classes or activities?

7. References: Do campers who have been there before recommend camp? How about parents of campers who have been there? What do they say?

8. Resources: Does camp have a nurse, EMT, or doctor on- call? Are emergency procedures taught to counselors and staff?

9. Orientation; Do campers get a chance to know each other and their counselors a little before camp moves into full swing?

10. Accreditation: Is camp accredited by American Camping Association or another camping association?