Summer camps get more and more nerdy

Think computer camp is geeky?  How about debate camp?

According to the McCain campaign, that’s where Sarah Palin is headed.

Debate Camp is nestled in one of presumably several rustic McCain homes in Arizona by a creek on what was once a Cocopa American Indian village. In fact, Debate Camp was called Cocopa Arguing Camp until they were sued by surviving tribes people in 1989.

Once she unpacks and meets her cabin mates, Gov. Palin will practice the arts of:

  • McCain’s talking points
  • Basket weaving
  • Republican ticket CPR
  • Baby naming
  • Ballroom dancing

As she left the bus station, Palin’s parents were somewhat weepy, but hoped the experience would be as character-building as their own sleepaway camping trips in their youth.

“She’ll probably be having so much fun that she’ll forget to write us,” Ma Heath said, wiping at her bloodshot eyes.

Pa Heath placed his large bear-like arm around her shoulder and led her away to the family sedan parked nearby.