Metaphors can be defined as a thing regarded as representative or symbolic of something else, especially something abstract. They often further our understanding for new information by connecting it with something we can comprehend. For this paper we will explore schooling as a metaphor, in particular schooling as a summer camp. While there are endless options one could compare schooling too, a summer camp accurately portrays this. A summer camp contains many similarities to a school, for example, there is a “curriculum” for the camp, the campers learn informally and formally, and the socialization amongst them is related to a school environment. We will further examine the specifics as to how schooling is like a summer camp. Similar
