Consider the environmental movement. In reality, she says, it's a plot to unite humanity against a common enemy, pollution, and lay the groundwork for a world regime. At a bonfire that evening, the junior Birchers take her message to heart. Any remaining illusion that Camp Birch is just another summer getaway quickly evaporates during a tour of the cabins. Still, not everything is purely political.
Some students nod off, doodle or pass notes during class.
Young Birchers in love stroll the grounds holding hands. And a frustrated boy tries to fend off rumors that his bellybutton is pierced. They back up what they're saying with newspaper articles and facts. There are also flashes of humor. A lot of what's taught is standard conservative rhetoric-but always with a sinister twist.